| Events listed on this page are gathered for your information and enjoyment. They are held not only in Van Buren County, but also in nearby surrounding counties. We hope that you will find the time to experience all the fun and exciting things that the Upper Cumberland area has to offer! |
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Rocky River Bluegrass |
Sparta Cruiser's Cruise In on Liberty Square |
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre |
Farmers Market - Sparta |
| June 2011 |
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June 17 Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre On Liberty Square every 3rd Friday @ 7pm May- October FREE to the public. Contact Ed Baker 931.738.8604 for more information. |
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June 18 Sparta Cruise In Good Time Cruisers invite you to “just show up” at Liberty Square in downtown Sparta every 3rd Saturday. April- September 5pm to 8:30pm. You are invited to show your car or enjoy the exhibit. If you are a car lover this is a great place to salute past good times. Contact Junior Jones 931.212.7658 for more information. |
| July 2011 |
| July 2nd City of Spencer 4th of July Celebration Saturday, downtown Spencer |
| July 4th Fourth of July Celebration in Fall Creek Falls State Park Dress up your car, your bike, or yourself for our “traditional” parade, which ends in Campground A. After watermelon and cake, we will move to the field for events such a sack race, the egg toss, the water balloon toss and other family favorites. |
| July 10th Van Buren County Homecoming Live music, food vendors, games and more. |
| July 23rd The Way Inn Concert & Benefit Live music, give-a-ways & more. |
| August 2011 |
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August 21st Triathlon (Fall Creek Falls) Fall Creek Falls State Park :: Push your limits in a 1.5km swim, followed by a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run :: Provided for by Endurance Sports Management :: For more information on this event contact Kevin Mahan, USAT Level 2 Certified Event Director, by email or call 865.271.7535 :: Race for the Banjo & Bluegrass Music :: Be sure to ask what other races will be offered throughout the year! |
| September 2011 |
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September 17th 6 & 12 Hour Mountain Bike Races (Fall Creek Falls) Fall Creek Falls State Park :: Push your limits in a 1.5km swim, followed by a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run :: Provided for by Endurance Sports Management :: For more information on this event contact Kevin Mahan, USAT Level 2 Certified Event Director, by email or call 865.271.7535 |
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September 18th 50K & 12 Mile Marathon Trail Runs (Fall Creek Falls) Fall Creek Falls State Park :: Push your limits in a 1.5km swim, followed by a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run :: Provided for by Endurance Sports Management :: For more information on this event contact Kevin Mahan, USAT Level 2 Certified Event Director, by email or call 865.271.7535 |
| October 2011 |
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Event Date TBD Van Buren Heritage Days Wagon rides, quilting, Civil War Camp, Children’s games, Vintage & Show Cars :: Don't miss this incredible event! :: 9 AM - 5 PM at Jimmy Yates Farm on Rocky River Mountain :: For more information, call 931.473.7884 or 931.808.1069 :: a flyer will be provided with complete details of this event Directions: From Hwy 111 and Hwy 8, 1/2 mile south of the Van Buren county line, head north on Hwy 8 for 2 miles, just past highway marker number 32 turn right; Go 6.8 miles and turn right into the property; Follow the driveway to the end - it is a very long driveway. |
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| November 2011 |
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| December 2011 |
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Date TBD Spencer's Mountain Homecoming Christmas Parade The parade will be at 2:00 pm in Historic Downtown Square. Call the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce at 931.946.7033 |
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Other Event Dates TBD Details TBD |
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Last Updated: June 15th, 2011 Check back again soon... as this information will be updated regularly. |
| Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Scheduled Events |
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