Dandridge Events Calendar
Special Events & Meetings
Regularly Scheduled Dandridge Meetings
May 2008
May 7 through June 1 - Open Dandridge Gardens
Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11 am - 6 pm, Sun 1 pm - 6 pm
Locations: The Historic Seabolt Harris House - Lynn and Alex Taylor - 155 Meeting St
Bluebird Hill - Beverly White - 399 W Hwy 25-70
1 1/2 miles W of Food City
The Gardens of Lynn and Angela White - 1128 Country Club Road –
1 1/2 miles on Hwy 66 from Dandridge
For information, contact the Dandridge Visitors Center (865) 397-4798 Ext 16, Beverly White 397-5312 or Angela White 397-5056.
May 16 - DMPA Fun Friday "Taste of Nations”
Come See and Taste what’s new in Dandridge as we celebrate the nations! Enjoy beverages, cuisine and even native clothing representing countries across the globe. Look for the flag outside each business. 5-8pm - more info 865-397-7337
May 20 - Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament
1 p.m. shotgun start - Patriot Hills Golf & Country Club - Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce more info 865-397-9642
May 22 - Main Street Celebration of 225 years of Dandridge
Membership Event - for tickets/info call 865-397-7420 Ext. 17
May 31 - June Jubilee Idol Semi-Finals
Youth Talent Contest - 6 pm behind Town Hall - Food for Purchase by Angelos at the Point - for more info or to enter visit www.junejubilee.com , 397-2616
June 2008
June 6 - June Jubilee Quilt Show Entry Deadline
June 12 - June Jubilee Quilt Entry Drop-off Deadline
June 14 - June Jubilee Street Festival 9 am - 6 pm
The eighth annual June Jubilee will be held in Dandridge, Tennessee, on June 14, 2008. The festival is held on the streets of one of Tennessee’s oldest towns, the only town named for our nations first, first lady, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. June Jubilee is in celebration of her birthday. The street festival will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m.
The entertainment will continue all day and will feature cheerleading, dance, and karate exhibitions, along with clogging, area entertainers, and bands. Due to popular demand, the antique tractor show will return and be extended into an all-day show. There will also be a car show as well as a quilt show. Bands include Lost Creek Band, Southern Spirit Band, and Wild Blue Yonder. There are many fine restaurants, lodging facilities, campground facilities, and retail shops located in Dandridge. More info: www.junejubilee.com (865) 397-2616
June Jubilee Idol Finals 7:30 pm
behind Town Hall – visit www.junejubilee.com , 397-2616
E-mail: junejubilee@aim.com
Web: www.june-jubilee.com
Several photos shown for June Jubilee are courtesy of Shady Grove Photography.
June 21 - Inaugural Main Street Farmers Market - Local produce from Jefferson County farmers and farmers from the contiguous counties Saturday Mornings - parking lot at corner Meeting and Gay Streets – 9 am to 1 pm info 397-7420 Ext. 17
July 2008
July 4 - Dandridge Yacht Club Independence Day Boat Parade
Info - 397-9430
July 18 - DMPA Fun Friday 397-7337
August 2008
August 21 Music on the Town - behind Town Hall - sponsored by Dandridge Merchant and Profession Association 397-7337
September 2008
4, 11, 18, 25, Music on the Town
Free concerts behind Town Hall every Thursday evening in September from 6 - 9 PM. Music will be varied each Thursday evening. Dinner is available for purchase during the concert. Sponsored by Dandridge Merchant & Professional Association. 397-7337
27 - Saturday - Dandridge Scots-Irish Music Festival & Piping Competition
The 2nd Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival & Individual Bagpiping Competition will be held in Dandridge, Tennessee on Sept. 27, 2008. The festival is held on Main Street of Tennessee's second oldest town, the only town named for our nations first, First Lady, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. The Dandridge Scots-Irish Music Festival is a celebration in honor of the founding citizens of Dandridge in 1783, the Scots-Irish immigrants who fought the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780, thereby helping bring an end to the Revolutionary War. Scottish and Irish vendors, Scottish Clan Societies, and Celtic entertainers will provide plenty of fun for all interests. . There are many fine restaurants, lodging facilities, campground facilities, and retail shops located in and near Dandridge.
Web: www.MainStreetDandridge.com/festival.htm email: Office@MainStreetDandridge.com
October 2008
October 3 – DMPA Fun Friday - Fabulous 50's Night 397-7337
October 18-19 Oktoberfest - Field of Dreams - Concert featuring Little River Band - info (865) 567-6944 - tickets on sale now, no alcohol will be served
November 2008
December 2008
December 4-6 - Candlelight Shopping & Dining
December 11-13 - More Candlelight Shopping & Dining
December 20 - Christmas Parade
April 2009
Community-wide Holy Week Services
Sponsored by the Dandridge Ministerial Association
Sunday - Palm Sunday Service 6:30 pm - First Baptist Church
Luncheon Services - Noon-1 pm - $4 donation suggested
Mon/Tues - First United Methodist Church
Wednesday - Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Thursday - Full Gospel Ministries
Friday - First Baptist Church
Special Holy Week Services
Maundy-Thursday Communion Service - Hopewell Presbyterian 7pm
Easter Sunrise Service - Hillcrest Cemetery 7 am
Board of Mayor & Aldermen - 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Public Works Building
Brazelton Lodge #190 F.&A.M. - 2nd Thursday, Lodge Building. Info: G. Albert Blackburn (865) 398-9841
BMA & Beer Board - 2nd Tuesday,7:00 p.m., Public Works Building
Historic Planning Commission - 4th Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Public Works Building
Martha Dandridge Garden Club - 4th Friday, 2:00 p.m., Dandridge Senior Citizens Center. Contact Betty Jo Lavelle for info (865) 397-4332
Park Committee - 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m., Public Works Building
Planning Commission - 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Public Works Building