Back by popular demand is the frozen t-shirt contest,
enjoyed by all ages, and the salsa eating contests. The Pet Show and Blessing
of the Pets is another event that adults and kids both flock to. Are you a good
cook? You get a chance to show off your skills during the cake and pie baking
contest and the chili-cooking contest.
For a bit of nostalgia, visit the quilt display that
will feature heirloom and modern day fabric creations. While the kids are busy
in the bouncy house, getting their face painted and enjoying the many games,
you can find great bargains at the arts and crafts booths. Local merchants will
have sidewalk sales and great festival food will be available around every
corner.
Opening ceremonies begin on the square at 10 a.m., and
the music line-up for the day will include local favorites like the Singing
Firefighter David Smith, The Barnett Family, HHS Show Choir, Blair Simpson, HHS
Gospel Choir, Haywood’s Got Talent Winner Katherine Tritt, Roses Unread and
Christ Church Praise Band.
Headlining this year event is music legend Alex
Harvey. Harvey has enjoyed success as a singer, songwriter and actor. He is a
Haywood County native and is perhaps most known for writing the hit song Delta
Dawn.
Also appearing at this year’s festival is another
Haywood County native and festival favorite, Mickey Utley. Utley recently
released his single “Cry like Memphis,” which is enjoying play on radio
stations across the country.
In conjunction with the Hatchie Fall Fest,
the Haywood County Amateur Radio Group will be set up at Oneal Lake, on the
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, October 16-17. The ham radio operators will be celebrating
National Wildlife Refuge Week, and invite everyone to come out and learn
about the rich cultural heritage and significance of
the Hatchie River's impact on Haywood County's early development.
Admission to the Hatchie Fall Fest is free and open to
everyone. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit
www.hatchiefallfest.com.
CAPTIONS:
(kids
games picture) Kid’s at the Hatchie Fall Fest enjoy a day filled with giant
slides, bouncy houses, face painting and more. This year’s event will include
pony rides and a petting zoo, too.
(craft
vendor picture) Adults pass the time browsing the many arts and crafts
booths, listening to a variety of musical performances and sampling the many
food offerings. This year’s event will be held Saturday, October 16, on the
historic Brownsville court square.