|
45th Annual
Davy Crockett Days
October 7-13, 2012
The 45th Annual Davy Crockett Days will be held Sunday, October 7 through Saturday, October 13, 2012. The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week at no charge, but donations are always appreciated. This festival honors the memory of Colonel Davy Crockett, who lived here from 1822 until the fall of 1835. This was his home when he hunted and killed 105 bears, and served three terms in Congress. There will be historical displays in town all week with special sales at local businesses.
Plans for the week are to begin with a flag raising opening ceremony on Sunday at the Davy Crockett Cabin Museum at 2 p.m.
Monday night will be the 4th Annual Davy Crockett Days Talent Contest at the Rutherford School Gym at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3. To register, contact Tracy Abbott at 731-414-3741 or register at the event. If you sing or play an instrument, be sure to sign up!
Tuesday night will be the White Beans & Ham Supper 5:30 to 7 p.m. and BINGO at 7 p.m. at the Rescue Squad Building.
The Community Church-Wide Cookout & Worship Service will be held at the Cabin on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. All churches in town are encouraged to attend. Contemporary Christian Band Saul 2 Paul will be providing praise & worship music.
Thursday evening we will enjoy the Rutherford Night Out Block Party, with free party jumpers for the kids, and free hotdogs & drinks for everyone in front of the fire department from 6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Open House will be held Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. with food, music, sales, and door prizes, with the street dance beginning at 7 p.m. with music by Dakota Band and performance by the Dyer Station Steppers. The Fire Department will also host their annual Auction at 7 p.m. at the station.
Saturday at the Cabin will bring pioneer trades, crafts, and bluegrass music. The Pet Show will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on the school tennis court. Vendors will be set up downtown next to the railroad tracks selling lots of food, crafts, and more.
ALL VENDORS must buy a permit at Greene Things Florist. Call 731-665-6314 to purchase one. Station #9 Rescue Squad will be selling BBQ at the station next to the park beginning at 9 a.m.
The annual Car, Truck & Bike Show will be held on the school parking lot, in conjunction with Russom Motors beginning at 8 a.m. Contact Russom Motors at 731-665-6186 for more info. Grand Parade line-up will be on the old Kellwood parking lot next to the cabin, with the Grand Parade beginning at 2 p.m. Horses and wagons line up on the lot east of the railroad tracks. Guests can enjoy BBQ, hamburgers, and much, much more as they watch the Grand Parade and the Bluegrass Concert at the Davy Crockett Cabin following the parade.
To end the celebration on Saturday evening, we will enjoy the annual fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. at Jones Volunteer Park.
Come and be a part of this celebration of history, family, and fun. For more information call 731-665-7253, 731-665-7166, visit our website at www.townofrutherford.com, or visit the Davy Crockett Days facebook page.
Event schedules may be subject to change or cancellation.
Davy Crockett Days is sponsored by the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee.
| 
