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CalendarSpecial events in Cocke County fill the calendars of people all over the world.

Ramp Picker

The Ramp Festival is the oldest on-going festival in Tennessee, and every May, the festival celebrates the ramp, a vegetable of the lily family that looks like a little green onion, but, tastes like powerful garlic.

The Christy Mission Homecoming in August brings large followings of people to Cocke County.

During October, many festivals are held in celebration of harvest time and always promise excitement and good fellowship with the various home town communities in Cocke County.

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2012 Calendar of Events
March |  April |  May |  June |  July |  Aug. |  Sept. |  October |  Nov. | 
April 7th
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7:30 A.M. Newport Grammar School.



May 1st
Whitewater Rafting on the Pigeon River (Season Begins)



May 6th
The 59th Annual Cosby Ramp Festival



May 12th & 13th
Springtime "On Cosby" Festival Saturday and Sunday Contact the F.C.E. Club: Bettye Carver 423-487-5505.



May 19th
Cosby in the Park at Cosby Campground.  Opening at 10 A.M. at the Amphitheater.  Demonstrations, traditional music, nature walks and more.  A celebration of culture and heritage.



May 19th
Lions Club Horse Show 6:00 P.M. at the A & I Fairgrounds
Contact Jack Suggs (423) 623-3918



May 20th
ETGBA Spring Poultry Show at the A&I Fairground.



June 15th & 16th
25th Annual Moonshine Rod Run at the Newport City Park
Hundreds of antique and classic cars converge on City Park for two days of music, food and fun!  Contact Nathan Manning – 865-548-6152 or www.hardtimestreetrodclub.com for more info.



July 1st
Del Rio Preservation Society 4th July Celebration
Contact Betty Walker (423) 623-1062



August 12th
Christy Homecoming
Contact the Cocke County Tourism Dept. (423) 625-9675


Aug. 25 & 26
Annual Native American style PowWow
Smoky Mountain Visitors Center On Cosby, Corner of Highways 32 and 321 in Cosby
Saturday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Grand Entry at 10 A.M.
Sunday 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Grand Entry at Noon
Everyone is welcome.  Come and enjoy.  If you want to learn more about the Native American culture come and enjoy this exciting event.  Singing, dancing, food, crafts and demonstrations.  For more information contact Marsha Johnson – 865-774-5626, Sponsored by East Tennessee Overhill Cherokee descendants


October TBA
Navy SEAL Extreme Off-Road Challenge
"The most unique running and fitness event in Tennessee!"  A 5.6 KM off-road trail run competition involving steep climbs, obstacle course challenges, mountain tops, ponds, muddy creek beds, rope climbs, and more. Come prepared to get muddy, sweaty, dirty, and tired!
Starts at 10:00 A.M., Call Dan Schreder to register (423) 200-9935



October 6th & 7th
Annual Harvest Street Festival
Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce (423) 623-7201


October 19th – 21th
“On Cosby” Festival – Cosby.  Call Bettye Carver (423) 623-8791



October 20th – 21st
Del Rio Days – At Jones Nature Center
on Highway 107 across from Del Rio School
10-6 on Saturday, 1-5 on Sunday
More information call Glenda Gregg at 423-487-5619, Alice Freeman at 423-487-3443



October 27th - 29th
Autumn in the Smokies Fall Festival!
WHEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 5pm-10pm
WHERE: Adventure Island @ Rafting in the Smokies Outpost, Hartford
COST: $3 per person (Please bring a canned food item or boxed food item to be donated to the Bread Basket)
ACTIVITIES: Story-Telling by the Bonfire, Pumpkin Carving Contest (Bring your carved & decorated pumpkin), Games, Food, Live Music, Zipline for $10 per person, ****Costumes Are Welcome!****
For more information call 1-800-PRO-RAFT



October 26th & 27th
Haunted Halloween trail & hayride at the Smoky Mountain Visitors Center “On Cosby”.  Call Bettye Carver (423)623-8791



October 31st
Halloween Trick or Treat at the Track
Newport Parks & Recreation (423) 623-7304


November 4th
5th Annual Chili Cook-off
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at the City Park, sponsored by the Leadership Cocke County Class of 2008.  Taster Tickets - $10.00 or two for $15.00.  Contact http://www.leadershipchilicookoff.org


All events are subject to change

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