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FiftyForward hosts 11th Annual Martin Masters Event

12:39 pm | Friday, Oct 7th

For one weekend, the FiftyForward Martin Center will be transformed into an art gallery displaying more than 500 original works of art by more than 40 local and regional professional artists. The eleventh annual Martin Masters event, a fine art sale and exhibit will be held October 14 and 15 located at 960 Heritage Way off Concord Road in Brentwood, Tennessee. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. with plenty of parking accessibility. Parking is accessible and free of charge.

If you’ve never been inside FiftyForward Martin Center, here’s an opportunity to indulge your artistic side and enjoy the rustic stone and wood beauty of the center. Art enthusiasts will have the first opportunity to purchase art and meet the participating artists, including featured artist J.J. Sneed.

The Opening Reception, Friday October14 from 5 to 8:00pm, attendees will enjoy lively music, food and wine sponsored by Grapevine Wine & Spirits and G Catering. The fine arts show and sale continues Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 4pm. Free admission.

Martin Masters Fine Arts Show and sale continues to grow as it brings very talented artists and our community together. This year’s fine art sale promises an amazing selection of original art including paintings, sculpture, pottery and hand crafted jewelry in all price ranges and styles. The opportunity to visit with the artists makes selecting artwork a very personal and unique experience,” said Sherry Coss, Associate Director, FiftyForward Martin Center.

This year’s featured artist, J. J. Sneed, was born in Oklahoma and has been a self-taught artist for most of his art career. His paintings are filled with vivid colors and simple shapes. The end results of each painting reflects a fun whimsical style. Thanks to his fourth grade teacher who saw potential in his artistic creativity and was willing to invest in him by purchasing a beginners art kit and giving it to him.

Artist quote: “I love to read a good book but I would much rather be painting instead, because each painting tells a story and I get the be the author” J. J. Sneed

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the FiftyForward Martin Center’s annual fund, providing financial support to further expand the Martin Center’s fine arts program, as well as other services including fitness, health and wellness, volunteerism, and lifelong learning.

Established in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. For more information about FiftyForward programs and services, please contact Susan Sizemore, FiftyForward Communications Director, at (615) 743-3411 or visit www.fiftyforward.org.

For more information about the Martin Masters Fine Art Show and Sale, call (615) 376-0102 or go to www.themartincentertn.org

Featured Guest: J. J. Sneed

Artist to include:

Beth Affolter
Frank Baggett
Barbara Bays
John Cannon
Lauren Dunn
Ginny Elder
John Fisher
Kathy Goodhart
Nan Gurley
Sharon Haas
Jann Harrison
Stephanie Helmey
Bitsy Hughes
Joan Jannaman
Ron Kegarise
Shari Lacy
Leslie Lindecker
Lisa McReynolds
Joanne Miller
Paige Morehead
Sherri Parrish
Sarah Reeves
Jade Reynolds
Lorna Sanders
Jacqueline Saporiti
Tony Scott
Midge Simpson
Dot Small
Beverly Basham Smith
Jill Smith
Streater Spencer
David Ward
Ron York

Introducing:

Al Sherick – Pottery
Steve Kaczmarczyk – Sculpture
Paula Barnett – Hand Crafted Jewerly

Spooks & Coupes

4:20 pm | Monday, Oct 3rd

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Williamson County Parks and Recreation presents Spooks and Coupes, a community Halloween event, on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. This annual event will feature over 30 classic cars (coupes) with trunks full of treats! Families and kids alike are encouraged to wear their costumes as they trick-or-treat along the trail behind the recreation center. Enter the Mad Hatter’s Maze and meet your favorite characters from Alice in Wonderland! Make something ghoulish in the Halloween craft tent or bounce on the inflatables. There will be free entertainment throughout the evening, plus free rides on the D&H Railroad trackless train! If you get hungry, delicious food truck concessions will be for sale (add’l cost).

Spooks & Coupes is one night only, Saturday, October 15 and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This family event is open to the public, and admission is $6 per person (cash, at the gate). Children one year and younger are admitted free. Groups are welcome, and the trail area is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010.

Spooks & Coupes is sponsored by Carbine and Associates, Williams Medical Supply, Maury Fence Supply Inc., C&I Design, The Print Authority, Puckett’s, Appleton Learning/N Genius Tutoring, Franklin Pool and Spas, Southern Athletic Fields and Wal-Mart.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

Pilgrimage: This Weekend in Franklin

1:38 pm | Thursday, Sep 22nd

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THE EXPERIENCE OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Like most great ideas, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, and the desire to create a meaningful experience. Two years ago, Musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning jog through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s place, Kevin wanted people to understand the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.

Partnered with lifelong buddies W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan, the trio aspired to highlight the diversity and community spirit of the New Orleans Jazz Fest, tailoring the best elements to Franklin– a richly historic town just 20 minutes south of Nashville. Like Jazz Fest, Pilgrimage will take place during the day, and offer a diverse yet renowned lineup of rock and roll, alt-country, bluegrass, jazz, indie, gospel and more. Performing on patina-clad stages reflecting the area’s aesthetic, many bands will “crank it down” and give a partly acoustic set specifically tailored to the day. Moreover, the fest will boast “Pilgri-mashups,” pairing artists together for special one-time collaborations on stage. The Little Pilgrims Stage will be more than a kids’ play area; it will feature a line-up of talented young musicians in their own right, to inspire and entertain kids and adults alike.

The region’s best food and drink will be on display at the Kitchen and Sippin’ stages at scheduled times throughout the weekend, and carefully selected food and merchant vendors will be featured in the Bazaar. When performances wrap at 8pm each day, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s restaurants, shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows.

Ultimately, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

HOTELS AND INNS

Stay tuned for a full list of inns and hotels in and around Franklin.

FESTIVAL INFO

In the coming weeks we will be releasing news and updates with festival details, stage info, festival services and maps. Please check back for the latest as you plan your pilgrimage.

PARKING

Parking will be available during the festival. Designated parking areas can be found on our parking page. As parking is limited and we highly encourage eco-friendly practices – walking, biking, canoeing, and carpooling – are encouraged!

PARKING & VIP PARKING PASSES

General admission parking passes are available for purchase. VIP parking passes will be sold with the VIP packages.

PARKING MAPS & UPDATES

Check out our parking map on our parking page for more details.

IN TOWN PARKING

Legal street parking and city owned parking garages are also options for festival parking. All parking codes will be strictly enforced including ticketing and towing.

ABOUT US

THE PILGRIMAGE FOUNDATION

The Pilgrimage Foundation is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3), whose mission is to honor the diverse music and culture of Franklin by providing resources to the City of Franklin to aid improvement projects at Harlinsdale Farm and the community at large.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Auditions

1:49 pm | Thursday, Sep 1st

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The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s award-winning children’s theatre group, the Star Bright Players, present open auditions for “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” on Sunday, September 18 at Freedom Middle School Theatre, 750 Highway 96 West. Auditions for new participants in Star Bright will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by returning Star Bright Player auditions from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For this production, all children must be age 7 through high school seniors at the time of the audition. Children may arrive anytime during these time periods, but must be prepared to wait. The director is looking for children who are vocal and expressive. Children will need to be able to sing a song in the Musical Theatre genre and may bring sheet music or a CD/iPod with music to sing along with if they choose. Some children may be “called back” for a second audition to be held on Monday, September 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Middle School.

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Production dates will be December 1-4.

Rehearsals for “Chitty Chitty Band Bang” will be held at Freedom Middle School on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for nine weeks. If cast, children must be able to meet the commitments of this rehearsal schedule. There is a $75 activity fee for all children cast in the show (includes costume rental and cast t-shirt).

For more information regarding auditions, rehearsals or performances contact Janey Mason at (615) 302-0971, ext. 2216.

Main Street America™

2:46 pm | Monday, Aug 22nd

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The Downtown Franklin Association, a subsidiary of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County, has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach®.

“Once again, we are thrilled to recognize this year’s nationally accredited Main Street America communities for their outstanding work,” says Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center. “We are experiencing an exciting era for America’s cities and towns, with a growing recognition of the importance of strong local enterprise, distinctive character, engaged residents, and sense of place. These are things that Main Street America programs have been working to protect and advance for years, strengthening the economic, social, and cultural fabric of communities across the country.”

The organization’s performance is annually evaluated by the Tennessee Main Street Program, a division of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, which works in partnership with the National Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet ten performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress and actively preserving historic buildings.

Historic Downtown Franklin boasts an award-winning Main Street, brick sidewalks, a stunning collection of Victorian buildings and a host of “Best of” accolades, including “Best Small Town in Tennessee,” “America’s Most Romantic Main Street” and “One of America’s Greatest Antique Destinations,” among others. In May 2012, Franklin was ranked #4 on Livability.com‘s Best Places to Visit for Historic Preservation.

Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine named Franklin 8th best town in the nation. In 2014, Garden & Gun magazine named Franklin the “Best Southern Town” following an online readers’ poll.

“We strive to come up with creative ways to encourage both visitors as well as locals to eat, shop and play in Historic Downtown Franklin,” DFA Director Kristy Williams said. “Our board and committee members have focused recently on partnering with the City of Franklin to meet with building owners, holiday lighting, waste removal, and public/private art initiatives. Art Scene is celebrating its fifth year anniversary with special events held each month in 2016. DFA University was introduced in January to provide members additional learning opportunities. The DFA promotes all that ‘America’s Favorite Main Street’ has to offer, and building relationships to strengthen our community.”

The Downtown Franklin Association, established in 1984, is a non-profit committed to historic preservation and community vibrancy. Since its founding, the DFA has helped spearhead the revitalization of Franklin’s historic downtown core. The organization and its members–made up of local business owners, merchants and building owners–have done it by following the four-point program of the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation: Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Vitality.

Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today, it is a network of more than 1,000 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $65.6 billion in new public and private investment, generated 556,960 net new jobs and 126,476 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 260,000 buildings. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

To learn more about the Franklin’s Main Street Program, please visit www.DowntownFranklinTN.com.

High Reps for High Hopes

2:42 pm | Monday, Aug 22nd

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Resilient Health & Performance in Brentwood and CrossFit Cool Springs join forces to support local children with special needs and their families. High Reps for High Hopes is a carnival-style fitness competition from 8am-11am on Saturday, August 27^th at CrossFit Cool Springs located at 1722 General George Patton Drive in Brentwood, benefiting High Hopes Development Center, a 32-year, local non-profit offering an inclusive preschool environment for children with and without special needs, as well as an on-site pediatric therapy clinic providing physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapies to children from birth to age 21.

CrossFit Cool Springs is a fitness community and Resilient Health & Performance is both a fitness community as well as an injury rehab facility. Fitness competitions are nothing new for local athletes, but the idea of High Reps for High Hopes is the first of its kind by these fitness collaborators. The inspiration drew from a group of CrossFit friends which happened to include a local firefighter and preschool teacher couple who have a child with special needs. The two local fitness business owners and various athletes unite to host this one-of-a-kind charity competition to couple the heart health benefits of fitness with the heart health benefits of giving back to the community.

So, what is a carnival-style fitness competition? Contestants purchase “carnival tickets” to compete in various CrossFit competitions such as max pull-ups in two minutes or a mini-triathlon including one minute on the stationary bike, skier, and rower where the most calories burned will win you a prize! Kids compete as well with challenges like seeing who can hang onto a bar the longest. Event divisions include men, women, masters and kids, so everyone can participate. Not much of a CrossFit competitor? No problem! Anyone can win one of the raffles for great items including fitness gear & apparel, lifting weights, a Fleet Feet gift package and MORE!

This family friendly charity event will also have the usual carnival tastes of popcorn and cotton candy, as well as the fun environment where all can “step right up” and compete to “win a prize”. The big winners though, are the children and families of High Hopes Development Center.

High Hopes Development Center is a 32-year non-profit organization that loves, nurtures, and educates children with two integrated programs helping each child reach their maximum potential. Children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, with and without special needs, are educated together in inclusive preschool classrooms by a team of experienced teachers supporting the individual needs of each child. High Hopes is the only inclusive preschool in Williamson County with an on-site pediatric therapy clinic, allowing children to receive therapy services during their preschool day. High Hopes is truly unique in the way that children with and without special needs such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental delays play, learn, and grow together every day. The outpatient pediatric therapy clinic provides children from birth to 21 years multiple therapies in one location: occupational, speech, physical, and feeding therapies. High Hopes gives children of all intellectual, physical and mental abilities the opportunity to learn and grow together in an environment that provides a strong foundation for future academic and social success.

For more information, visit www.highhopesforkids.org.

2nd Annual Connections Art Show

2:39 pm | Monday, Aug 22nd

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The Arts Council of Williamson County and Battle Ground Academy are hosting the 2nd annual Connections Art Show. This pre-holiday show is open to 2D artists in Middle Tennessee. It is our goal to increase sales for artists by hosting an end of exhibition reception, hosting several moms night out in the exhibition space and being open to the public during homecoming week at the school. Additionally, a Best in Show prize will be awarded. Click here to learn more.

Dueling Pianos for Waves with Mike Reid and Phil Vassar

2:34 pm | Monday, Aug 22nd

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Award-winning singers and songwriters Mike Reid and Phil Vassar are set to perform at the 2^nd Annual Franklin Synergy Bank Dueling Pianos For Waves supported by Cigna event on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at BA Properties in Franklin, TN. Patrons will have the opportunity to browse an incredible car collection, enjoy delicious food and drink and tip Mike and Phil to play their favorite songs. All proceeds benefit Waves, Inc.

Doors will open at 6:00pm, and patrons will spend the first part of the evening viewing the collection of foreign and domestic cars and enjoying delicious food from Blue Diamond Catering. Wine, beer from Ajax Turner and specialty drinks from Grandaddy Mimm’s Authentic Moonshine will also be available.

Sensational live and silent auctions will offer autographed guitars, hotel stays at The Inn at Fontanel, Marriott and Embassy Suites, a bottle of Arrington Vineyards wine autographed by Kix Brooks, photography sitting from Kevin Wimpy Photography, and much more.

At 7:30pm, Mike Reid and Phil Vassar will take their seats at pianos facing each other, and revelers will tip to have these accomplished artists sing their own and other piano-centric songs. Singing along is highly encouraged.

Tickets for the exciting event are $100.00 in advance or $125.00 at the door and can be purchased at www.wavesinc.com. Admission includes valet parking, a self-guided tour of the car collection, food, two drink tickets and music, music, music! For questions, contact Emily Layton at elayton@wavesinc.com.

About Phil Vassar: With countless hits as a country singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards, this Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year has hit the Top 5 seven times with songs including Carlene, Last Day of My Life and American Child and number one hits In A Real Love and the perennial favorite Just Another Day in Paradise. American Soul, his first album since 2009, hits stores September 30, 2016.

Vassar continues to churn out incisive, soulful lyrics and infectious melodies that capture the heart and soul in the unique and special way that only he can. Known as one of Nashville’s top tunesmiths, he has written #1 hits for Jo Dee Messina (Bye Bye, I’m Alright) and Alan Jackson (Right on the Money). Other chart-topping singles include Tim McGraw (For A Little While, My Next Thirty Years) Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), Blackhawk (Postmarked Birmingham) and David Nail (The Sound of a Million Dreams), which Billboard named the #1 song in their Top 10 Country Songs of 2012.

He converted a storm shelter in his home into a wine cellar and created “Songs from the Cellar,” a tv show where he invites celebrity wine connoisseurs to enjoy wine, tell stories and play music. Guests have included Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, hit songwriter and guitarist Steve Cropper and Big & Rich frontman John Rich. www.PhilVassar.com.

About Mike Reid: A former Defensive Rookie of the Year and two-time NFL All-Pro for the Cincinnati Bengals, Mike Reid walked away from football and moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting in 1980. He scored his first number one country hit with “Inside” by Ronnie Milsap in 1983, and a year later his “Stranger In My House” composition won a Grammy for “Best Country Song.” He has written more than 30 top ten country and pop hits. Twenty-one of those records have reached number one on the charts. He charted seven of his own singles as an artist on Columbia Records, including the number one hit “Walk on Faith.” Bonnie Raitt recorded his song “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” which was later covered by George Michael, Prince, Adele, Katy Perry and others.

In 1992, Reid received The Governor’s Award for the Arts in Tennessee for his work on the modern dance piece “Quilts.” He was commissioned by the Kandinsky Trio of Roanoke, Virginia to write “The Cantankerous Blacksmith,” and it continues to be part of the Kandinsky’s touring repertoire. He collaborated with librettist Sarah Schlesinger on a one-act opera commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera Guild and Opera Memphis that explores the myth of celebrity in contemporary American sports. Reid and Schlesinger’s musical entitled “The Ballad of Little Jo” received a 1998 Richard Rodgers Foundation Award and its first production in September 2000 at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and won the Joseph Jefferson award for Best New Musical. It has also been produced at the Bridewell Theater in London.

His composition “Eye of The Blackbird,” a setting for piano trio and soprano of Wallace Stevens’ poem “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird,” was given its world premiere by the Kandinsky Trio and soprano Elizabeth Weigle. Shortly thereafter, the group performed the piece at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. www.Mike-Reid.com

About Waves:

Over forty years ago, a group of citizens in Fairview decided to “make waves” for people with disabilities. Waves has provided a broad range of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities in Williamson County including home and community based early intervention services, day programs, residential programs, job training, and office recycling.

Salsa & Swing Dancing

12:59 am | Tuesday, Aug 16th

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Learn to salsa or swing dance in fun new September classes at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

Salsa Dancing

Salsa dancing is very popular, and you can learn all the moves in a new ongoing dance class at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Learn about the Cuban roots and evolution of the salsa, considered a very beginner friendly dance. Salsa meets Fridays, September 2-23 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. The four-week course is $40. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com. Instructor: Tijana Humphreys. For ages 15 through seniors.

Swing Dance-Night Club

Night Club Swing (also known as Night Club Two-Step) is currently one of the most popular forms of swing dance, and you can learn it in new ongoing classes at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Have fun while learning this relaxed, slow to medium tempo style of dancing. It’s naturally suited for partner dancing, but singles are also welcome. Swing dance meets Sundays, September 11-October 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The four-week course is $40. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com. Instructor: Tijana Humphreys. For ages 15 through seniors.

Williamson County Fair 2016

5:00 pm | Monday, Jul 25th

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The Williamson County Fair is gearing up for its 12th anniversary run August 5-13, and this time the summertime tradition will bring a little bit of New Orleans to Middle Tennessee. The “Barnyard Mardi Gras” edition of the much anticipated annual event will not only feature flourishes of the Big Easy, but also a host of favorite attractions and some exciting new twists.

Since the Fair’s inception in 2005, the grounds of the Williamson County AgEXPO have welcomed more than 200,000 attendees for nine days each summer with a number of educational exhibits, agricultural competitions and events, state of the art midway attractions, games, live entertainment, traditional fare and more. The Williamson County Fair Board, made up of 28 area leaders who operate the nonprofit organization, chose the 2016 theme with a bayou twist to add a unique element of fun to the popular event’s agricultural focus.

“We’re thrilled to finally unveil the Barnyard Mardi Gras theme our Board selected last fall. When the end of school approaches and the weather warms up, the community starts thinking about the County Fair,” said Diane Giddens, Williamson County Fair entertainment chairman. “The vibrant colors and unique fanfare of New Orleans culture is a perfect fit for our event, and they will make the experience so much fun.”

The Williamson County Fair will kick off on Friday, August 5 with a new show featuring Lady Houdini, a modern day magic aficionado, who will perform a number of feats ranging from an escape from a locked tank of water to breaking out of a straight jacket while hanging 40 feet above the ground. In addition, the BMX Pros Trick Team will return as an annual favorite, with a topnotch lineup of talent to showcase bike tricks for fair goers.
“We were intentional about selecting special acts that are out of the box, yet appealing to visitors of all ages, so there’s really something for everybody to enjoy,” Giddens said. “The shows and attractions are staples that patrons look forward to each August, but we also hope they experience the agricultural exhibits and events that truly represent what the Fair is all about.”

Each year, visitors have the opportunity to learn about Williamson County’s agricultural past, present and future at an array of demonstrations and events, such as the Century Farms Exhibit, which highlights the significance of farms in the county that have existed for 100 years or more through a showcase of photos and information on each farm and family. Other educational favorites include the Children’s Barnyard, Birthing Pig Exhibit, Honey Extraction Demonstration, Milking Demonstration, Little 1’s Farming and more. Locals in the community can also participate in a
number of competitive events, ranging from cooking and quilting to livestock shows and singing.

The Williamson County Fair has been recognized among the best anywhere by its peers at the state and international levels, with last year’s event winning awards from the Tennessee Association of Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expos. Supported by 1,800 volunteers, numerous sponsors, its home county and surrounding communities, the Fair has grown each summerand continues to be a beacon for agricultural education in Williamson County. For more information, visit www.WilliamsonCountyFair.org.