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42nd Annual
Davy Crockett Days
October 4-10, 2009
The 42nd annual Davy Crockett Days will be held Sunday, October 4 thru Saturday, October 10, 2009. The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week at no charge, but donations are always accepted. 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 while he electioneered for, and served three terms in Congress.
Plans for the week are to begin with a flag raising opening ceremony at the Davy Crockett Cabin Museum at 2 p.m. and to continue with a gospel and hymn singing.
Monday night will be the annual Gong Show put on in conjunction with the Rutherford School Band Boosters.
The White Beans/Ham Supper and BINGO will be held on Tuesday evening at the Woodmen of the World Activity Center.
The Community Worship Service will be held at the Cabin-Museum on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
Thursday evening we will enjoy Rutherford Night Out, with free party jumpers and games for the kids, and free hotdogs for everyone.
Downtown Open House will be held Friday evening, along with the Street Dance, and the annual Fire Department Auction at 7 p.m.
Saturday at the Cabin will bring pioneer trades, crafts, and music. The Pet Show will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on the school tennis court. Vendors will be set up downtown selling lots of food, crafts, and more. Station #9 Rescue Squad will be selling BBQ at the station until sold out.
The annual Car & Truck Show will be held on the school parking lot, in conjunction with Russom Motors. Parade line-up will be on the old Kellwood parking lot next to the cabin. Guests can enjoy BBQ, hamburgers, and much more as they watch the Grand Parade and the Bluegrass Concert at the Davy Crockett Cabin.
To end the celebration on Saturday evening , a fireworks show will be held at the Jones Volunteer Park. There will be historical displays and arts & crafts in town all week with special sales at local businesses. Come and be a part of this celebration of history, family, and fun. For more information call (731) 665-7253, (731) 665-7166, or email JoBne@msn.com.
Davy Crockett Days is sponsored by the Town of Rutherford and the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee which consists of: Alan Abbott- Chairman, Joe Bone, Lynne Greene, Ann Abbott, Tony Weimer, a Board of Aldermen representative, and Mayor Kasey Harris.
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