Events Calendar
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters
Date: May 1, 2008 - Sep 31, 2008
Whitewater Rafting at Cumberland Falls
Astronomy in Big South Fork
Date: May 31, 2008 - Oct 4, 2008
Time: 8:30 PM
Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee will be presenting astronomy programs with the help of astronomy volunteers. (Weather permitting). Contact Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275 (PARK).
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Date: Sep 12, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008
Live music and food
Wings Over Big South Fork Air Show and Fly In
Date: Sep 13, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wings Over the Big South Fork 2008 is the Fifth Annual Air Show and Fly In held at the Scott County Airport near Oneida. The day long event features professional air show performers (Michael Mancuso in his Extra 300 and Kelly P. "The Flying Babe" of Happy Aerobatics in her Pitts bi-plane), historic WWII and military aircraft, recreational and business aircraft. Airplane and helicopter rides are available at modest prices along with a rock climbing wall, motorcycle poker run, food and fun throughout the day. All of these features are designed to spark an appreciation of aviation in young and old alike, and to introduce people to this wonderful and scenic part of the Cumberland Plateau.
It’s Fall Wildflower Time! (New)
Date: Sep 13, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Cumberland Plateau in and around Rugby abounds with autumn wildflowers, including several rare species. Jack Carman, whose book Wildflowers of Tennessee is THE definitive guide, will lead several walks around Rugby. From Blue Curls to Maryland Golden Aster, attendees will learn and see at least 20 species and attend a slide presentation and book signing. Rugby’s own heirloom Michaelmas Daisies will be available for sale. (Lunch break included). Instructor: Jack Carman; Fee: $12
BSF Airpark Open House
Date: Sep 13, 2008 - Nov 8, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come see Big South Fork Airpark for yourself and enjoy lunch on us! Join us on Saturday, September 13th from 10am - 6pm for our open house. Tour beautiful custom built homes, equestrian facilities, and so much more when you come to visit us. Come see us on September 13, October 11, or Novermber 8. We also hope to see you on September 13th for the Wings Over Big South Fork Airshow!
6th Annual Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival
Date: Sep 13, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM
Vendors, crafts, BBQ, food and Bluegrass all day!
Fall Harvest Dinner
Date: Sep 13, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM
The entertainment for our annual FALL HARVEST DINNER will be JEFF CROUCH, THE ONE MAN BAND. He plays and sings Country, Rock, Bluegrass and other music genres. He’s opened for stars such as George Jones, Lee Greenwood, John Anderson and Mel McDaniels. The food will be prepaired with the utmost desire to please the taste buds of all our guests. The wines of Highland Manor will satisfy the palate and compliment the menu. The Proprietors, Bill and Linda Brooks-Jones, invite you to come as a party of two or get a gang together and come for an evening of good food, enjoyable entertainment and the best of the grape. A MENU PRESENTED FOR YOUR PLEASURE -- APPETIZERS Ole’ Corn Dip with Corn Scoops Chicken in a Wrap Petite Quiche --SOUP Tomato Florentine --SALAD Tortellini – Brocolli Parmesano --MAIN COURSE Red Wine Beef Burgundy Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Medley --DESSERT Black Forest Parfait --BEVERAGES Highland Manor Wine – Almond Tea – Coffee --$160.00 double occupancy, plus tax: Lodging, Harvest Dinner and Country Breakfast* --$37.00 per person: Harvest Dinner, plus tax and gratuity’ * Does not include gratuity on dinner RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 423.628.5252
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
Date: Sep 18, 2008 - Sep 20, 2008
Live Bluegrass music and food.
16th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
Date: Sep 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10 a.m. Folk Art Workshops, Demonstrations and Sales; 1 p.m. Family Oriented Stories; 3 p.m. Special Local Tellers; 5 p.m. Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club Concert; 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass Music; 8-10 p.m. Ghost Stories.
Great Smoky Mountains 3rd Annual Auto Fest
Date: Sep 26, 2008 - Sep 28, 2008
Come see a variety of your favorite vintage cars!
24th Annual SSHBEA World Championship Show
Date: Sep 29, 2008 - Oct 4, 2008
Equestrian Show
Cumberland Heritage Month
Date: Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008
Enjoy a different cultural heritage activity each week. Demonstrations and presentations include blacksmithing, Native American stories and music, woodworking, spinning, old timey toys, dulcimer music, pioneer history, and coal mining displays. Times and schedules will be announced prior to each Saturday in October, or call: (606) 376-5073 or (606) 376-3787.
Haunted Hollow Express
Date: Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM
Adults come and enjoy the Haunted Train October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25.
Halloween Ghostly Gathering
Date: Oct 18, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008
(Always a Sellout-Reserve Early) A Calling of the Spirits From Rugby's Past...With Story Telling... Chili & Cornbread Dinner ... Candle & Lantern Lit Tours...Druids Bonfire Stories Admission: Adults $19; Students $10.00 (6 & Above Only Please). LIMIT 100 Each Night: Advance Reservations Required.
Trick or Treat Train for Tots
Date: Oct 24, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Kids enjoy a haunted train ride!
End of Harvest Celebration
Date: Oct 25, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Live music and food
15th Annual Sport Horse World Championship
Date: Nov 7, 2008 - Nov 8, 2008
Equestrian Show
Thanksgiving Marketplace
Date: Nov 28, 2008
Start or Finish Your Christmas Shopping at the Commissary Museum Store & Spirit of Red Hill Art Shop. Demonstrating Craftspeople...Tours of Historic Buildings... Good Food at the Harrow Road Cafe. Victorian Cream Tea at 1880 Newbury House B & B by Reservation - CALL EARLY- Advance Tickets $15.
Christmas in the Park
Date: Nov 28, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thousands of lights light up the park. Drive through to see the show!
Christmas Folk Music Concert
Date: Dec 5, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Closing out our 2008 event season will be the music of Tony Thomas and Friends, who will perform in our Visitor Center. Some of our favorite yuletide and folk songs will be sung, and visitors are encouraged to sample our Christmas cookies, hot apple cider and hot chocolate. This event is free.
Christmas At Historic Rugby
Date: Dec 6, 2008 - Dec 13, 2008
Visit Beautifully Decorated Historic Buildings by Oil Lamp and Candlelight... Classical Music & Actors Portraying Early Rugby Colonists ... Old Fashioned Carol Singing with Hot Wassail .... Christmas Treasure Shopping Special Four-Course Victorian Dinners at the Harrow Road Cafe on both dates. Event: Adults $9.00, Members $7.00, Students K-12 $4.00 DINNER: $29 - Advance Reservations Required. Call Historic Rugby at (423)628-2441 or 1-888-214-3400 for Reservations & Lodging.