16 West Bockman Way · Sparta · Tennessee 38583
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Sparta-Chamber@Sparta-Chamber.Net
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Sparta-White County
Chamber of Commerce 16 West Bockman Way · Sparta · Tennessee 38583 Voice (931) 836-3552 · Fax (931) 836-2216 Sparta-Chamber@Sparta-Chamber.Net |
| Aug. 19, 2008 |
| White County Fair Books available | View Map | |
Fair books are available at the Chamber office, 16 W. Bockman Way. |
| Contact: |
| August 30, 2008 |
| Free Gospel Concerts | View Map | |
| 6:30pm at the Sparta Amphitheatre featuring the “Victory Road Quartet and the “2 Mayors and Friends Band”. If it rains concert will be cancelled (Series will continue on the last Sat. May through August) |
| Contact: For information call 931-657-5033 |
| August 29 - Sept 6, 2008 |
| 153rd White County Fair | View Map | |
Celebrate the 153rd White County Fair at the fairgrounds just behind 566 N. Spring Street, beginning Aug. 29 and ending on Sept. 6, 2008. The carnival begins on Monday 1st.
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| Contact: Paul Bailey, P.O. Box 2998, Cookeville, TN 38502, Ph: 931-738-5065 |
| Sept 13-14, 2008 |
| Mid State Gun & Knife Show | View Map | |
White County Agricultural Community Complex on the fairgrounds just off N. Spring Street., in Sparta Open Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 9-4. Buy, sell or trade - 115 tables available at $30. Admission $4
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| Contact: Bill Bohannon, 475 Franklin Ave. Sparta, Tn 38583 Ph 931-738-8675 |
| Sept 19, 2008 |
| Bluegrass At The Sparta Amphitheater | View Map | |
| On Liberty Square every 3rd Friday 7:00 in case of rain we will have it at the Sparta Civic Center 514 East Bockman Way May – October FREE to the Public |
| Contact: Ed Baker, 532 Nob Hill Drive Sparta, TN 38583 Ph: 931-738-8604 |
| Sept 20, 2008 |
| The Cruise In | View Map | |
| Good Time Cruisers invite you to "just show up" at Liberty Square every 3rd Saturday April through September 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM 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: Bill & Kathy Saylors 761-8687 |
| September 27, 2008 |
| 11th Liberty Square Celebration & Lester Flatt Memorial Bluegrass Day | View Map | |
11th Liberty Square Celebration & Lester Flatt Memorial Bluegrass Day- Celebration held on the Square beginning at 9am with the music starting at 12:30pm in historic downtown Sparta. A special tribute to local bluegrass legend Lester Flatt, featuring talented entertainers. Upper Cumberland crafters, food vendors, commercial booths, kids games, rides, “Little Miss & Mister Liberty Square Pageant” (call City Hall to enter 931-836-3248), door prizes and huge fireworks display will fill the day with fun. Shuttle Service Available. 11th Annual Liberty Square Celebration Car and Truck Show adds to the Liberty Square Celebration.
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| Contact: City Hall, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tn 38583 Ph: 931-836-3248 |
| May – September 2008 |
| Farmers Market | View Map | |
Open Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday from 7:00 am-until, in Metcalf Parking Area at Liberty Square and Maple Street near the White County Courthouse just off Hwy 70 (Bockman Way). Local farmers with fresh produce by the truckload just for you.
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| Contact: Scott Swoape at UT Extension office 931-836-3348. |
| October 4-5, 2008 |
| Sandbar Arts, Antiques & Crafts Show | View Map | |
| Sponsored by the Lions Club is held at the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tenn. off Hwy 70S to Hwy 136 then 287. Top quality craftsmen and artists from local and surrounding areas. |
| Contact: Sue Jones, 931-686-2769 or Rock Island State Park, Rock Island, Tenn. 38581. ph: 931-686-2471 |
| October 17, 2008 |
| Bluegrass At The Sparta Amphitheater | View Map | |
| On Liberty Square every 3rd Friday 7:00 in case of rain we will have it at the Sparta Civic Center 514 East Bockman Way May – October FREE to the Public |
| Contact: Ed Baker, 532 Nob Hill Drive Sparta, TN 38583 Ph: 931-738-8604 |
| Oct 23, 2008 |
| Taste of Home Cooking Show | View Map | |
| Starts at 5:00 pm at the W.C. Fair Agricultural Complex, sponsored by Sparta Expositor |
| Contact: Christie Hatmaker 931-836-6404 |
| September – October 2008 |
| Amazing Acres of Fun | View Map | |
| corn maze, straw crawl, country critters, hayride, pumpkin shed www.amazinacres.com |
| Contact: Jimmy McCulley, 2857 Old Kentucky Rd. N., Sparta, TN 38583 931-761-2971 |
| November 1, 2008 |
| Candy Cane Lane | View Map | |
| held at the Agricultural Complex at the White County Fairgrounds 10am to 6pm. The Sparta Train will be giving rides around the Arena, special outdoor decorations, entertainment, and booths will be available for crafters as well as commercial booths. 100 % of Proceeds go to Tangent Christmas Party for underprivileged kids. |
| Contact: Alan Tatum or Diana Haston at 931-836-3187 |
| December 13, 2008 |
| Rotary Christmas Parade | View Map | |
| The Rotary Christmas Parade will start at 4:00 at WC High School and end on eastside of town. The Community Christmas Tree will be lighted at the American Legion Bldg. on Liberty Square when Santa arrives to visit the kids and hand out bags of goodies. Prize money for best floats. Contact to enter: Chamber of Commerce 931-836-3552. |
| Contact: Chamber of Commerce 931-836-3552 |
| December 13, 2008 |
| Doyle Christmas Parade | View Map | |
| Doyle Christmas Parade will start at 10am at the Doyle Community Center. Line up at 9:30 |
| Contact: Mayor Robert Meeks 931-657-2459 |
| November 23 – December 26, 2008 |
| 2nd Annual Gracemoor Trees of Christmas | View Map | |
| Individuals, businesses and groups will have decorated Christmas Trees on display 1pm to 4pm.at US Bank on Mose Dr. Hwy 111 in Sparta TN. The public may view the trees and vote for their favorite. US Bank will also host the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House on December 11th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the trees to be auctioned at 6:00PM. The trees will remain on exhibit until Dec 27th. Proceeds will benefit Gracemoor, local shelter for domestic violence. Register your tree at US Bank on Bockman Way or Hwy 111. |
| Contact: Susan Kirby, Chairman 931-738-9500 |
