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Maryville, TN Has Blue Grass, Farmers Market and Davy Crockett this Summer!

Summer Running Program
http://www.active.com/community-services-class/maryville-tn/summer-running-program-beginners-2011

Each Monday from June 6 to August 8

Price: $40

Location: 1467 Montvale Station Road

Time: 6-7 PM

Have you just started running, or are you thinking about starting to run? Join us to meet other new runners and prepare for an upcoming 5K run in Blount County! All ability levels are welcome, but the class is designed for BEGINNER level runners. We'll make the idea of running fun! Each week we will meet for a brief lecture followed by a run. Lecture topics covered will include nutrition, hydration, stretching, shoes & gear, motivation, safety, and race day etiquette.

Maryville Farmer's Market
http://www.americantowns.com/tn/maryville/events/maryville-farmers-market-2011-06-11

June 11 and every Saturday

Time: 9:00 AM until sell out

Location: Maryville Farmers Market
Between East Broadway and Church Avenue

Mission of the Maryville Farmers' Market: To promote the sale of local farm products; To improve the freshness, taste, and nutritional value of produce available; To encourage more social contact between consumer and farmer; To educate the public as to the agricultural traditions of East Tennessee; And to celebrate and help preserve family farms.

Old Time and Traditional Week
http://www.acoustic-kamp.com/html/brochure.htm

June 12-18

Location: Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp

Price and Time: Depends on the instrument and program chosen

Our special Kamps are designed to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals- learning, playing, eating and sleeping music. Whether you are a beginner's beginner or a seasoned professional, each Kamp's classes and activities will inspire and challenge you. Our intent is to maintain a non-competitive, learning atmosphere that will encourage you to grow musically and seek out new ways of playing your instrument.

Bluegrass Week
http://www.acoustic-kamp.com/html/brochure.htm

June 19-25, 2011

Location: Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp

Price and Time: Depends on the instrument and program chosen

Our special Kamps are designed to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals- learning, playing, eating and sleeping music. Whether you are a beginner's beginner or a seasoned professional, each Kamp's classes and activities will inspire and challenge you. Our intent is to maintain a non-competitive, learning atmosphere that will encourage you to grow musically and seek out new ways of playing your instrument.

Davy Crockett's 225th Birthday Celebration
http://www.discoveret.org/index.php?p=CalendarEvent&e=4511&eCat=115&ePCat=2&loc=8&o=41

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Time: 2-5:00 PM

Price: FREE

Location: Crockett Tavern Musuem

Celebration of Davy Crockett's 225th birthday. Refreshments, music, re-enactors, children's activities, tours of the museum.

2nd Annual Festival for Life
http://www.discoveret.org/index.php?p=CalendarEvent&e=4501&eCat=8&ePCat=2&loc=18&o=814

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Event Time: 12-6pm

Fee: Admission free

Location: Courthouse Square, Decatur, TN

A fall festival on the courthouse square. With a downtown home feel. Lots of good food, music, and large variety of arts & crafts.

Oktoberfest 2011
http://www.discoveret.org/index.php?p=CalendarEvent&e=4533&eCat=8&ePCat=2&loc=16&o=848

October 21st to 23rd

Time: 10am - 6pm

Fee: FREE

Location: 3177 Wears Valley Road

There will be over 150 arts and craft vendors, along with food vendors to stir your appetite. Local entertainers and events for children.

 

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