Tennessee State Parks announce Middle Tennessee Events starting July 1st
June 30, 2011
Tennessee - The Fourth of July is a time for celebration and family fun – and Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of ways to spend Independence Day! Below are just a few great Tennessee State Park events before and after the holiday – so get outdoors and enjoy a state park near you.
Finding a state park in your own backyard is easy to do and you don’t have to spend a lot of gas money to get there!
Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of activities and events throughout the winter. From great hikes to bluegrass – there’s something designed for the entire family!
Here are just a few state park events in your area. [Read more]
Hats off to the World’s Biggest Fish Fry- the 56th Annual Paris Fish Fry
May 15, 2009
Marching band flying their colors!
Pageants, parades, catfish races- yes, catfish racing is real!; mule pulls, carnival amusement and good times highlight the annual Paris Fish Fry.
With participation from many areas of West Tennessee, from Hardeman County, McEwen, to Martin, Dresden, Puryear, Jackson to Henry County and points in between; Paris, Tennessee staged the 56th running of the annual Fish Fry. This event has enjoyed recognition by the Guinness Book of World Record organizations as the largest continuous public fish fry to be documented anywhere in the world.
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Applications available online for 2009 “World’s Biggest Fish Fry” events
February 27, 2009
The annual Jaycees 2009 World’s Biggest Fish Fry will run from April 21-26 with most activities at the Henry County Fairgrounds in Paris/Henry County, Tennessee. All 2009 WBFF entry forms and applications for Arts and Crafts, Grand Parade, Small Fry Parade, and Jr. Fishing Rodeo Fish are now available online at http://www.worldsbiggestfishfry.com/
The entry deadline schedule is as follows:
- Arts and Crafts: Deadline April 11. $100 per 10X10 booth.
- Grand Parade: Deadline April 22 (fees paid at time of entrry). Commercial Ad, $50. Cars/Motorcycles: $25. Car Clubs, $10 per vehicle (must be actual club). Trailers, $50. Float/Boat $20. Marching Unit: $5.
- Small Fry Parade: Dealine April 23 @ 5 p.m. $5 per entry.
- Jr. Fishing Rodeo Entry: Deadline — Bring forms to Williams Lake on day of event.
Please refer directly to the entry forms and applications for the listed categories. These forms will also be available at our Headquarters which will be opening on March 28th on East Wood Street next to Paint Plus. [Read more]
