43rd Annual
Davy Crockett Days
October 3-9, 2010 

The 43rd Annual Davy Crockett Days will be held Sunday, October 3 through Saturday, October 9, 2010.  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., followed by a Historic Home & Church Tour at 3 p.m. beginning at the historic Rutherford Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Monday night will be the 2nd Annual "Davy Crockett Days Idol" talent contest at the Rutherford School Gym at 6:30 p.m.  To register, contact Vicki Orr Kugler at 731-234-5190.

Tuesday night will be the White Beans/Ham Supper and BINGO at the Rescue Squad Building.

The Community Worship Service will be held at the Cabin 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 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., 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 with concessions at the cabin.  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, with the Grand Parade beginning at 2 p.m.  Guests can enjoy BBQ, hamburgers, and 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. 

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 us at townofrutherford@wiwt.com.