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CALENDAR
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 Special events in Cocke
County fill the calendars of people all over the world.
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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additional information.
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2012 Calendar of Events
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April 7th
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7:30 A.M. Newport
Grammar School.
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May 1st
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Whitewater Rafting on the Pigeon River (Season
Begins)
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May 6th
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The 59th Annual Cosby Ramp Festival
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May 12th & 13th
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Springtime "On Cosby" Festival Saturday and Sunday
Contact the F.C.E. Club: Bettye Carver 423-487-5505.
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May 19th
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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.
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May 19th
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Lions Club Horse Show 6:00 P.M. at the A &
I Fairgrounds
Contact Jack Suggs (423) 623-3918
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May 20th
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ETGBA Spring Poultry Show at the A&I
Fairground.
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June 15th & 16th
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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.
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July 1st
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Del Rio Preservation Society 4th July
Celebration
Contact Betty Walker (423) 623-1062
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August 12th
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Christy Homecoming
Contact the Cocke County Tourism Dept. (423) 625-9675
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- 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
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October TBA
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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
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October 6th & 7th
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Annual Harvest Street Festival
Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce (423)
623-7201
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October 19th – 21th
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“On Cosby” Festival –
Cosby. Call Bettye Carver (423) 623-8791
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October 20th – 21st
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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
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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
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October 26th & 27th
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Haunted Halloween trail & hayride at the
Smoky Mountain Visitors Center “On
Cosby”. Call Bettye Carver (423)623-8791
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October 31st
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Halloween Trick or Treat at the Track
Newport Parks & Recreation (423) 623-7304
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November 4th
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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
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