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Greetings!
It's hard to believe, but another month has come and gone. I am so glad that I can call this place home. This is the time of year that our slower more laid back lifestyle takes a bit of a turn with all the festivals, events and harvest activities around the area. Autumn has long been a time to reflect upon the year's bounty and savor the sweet joys of life before winter sets in. Winters used to be a time when you were stuck at home for days, weeks, or even longer on end due to the hard work that had to be done, poor transportation system and distance between towns and even individual homes. Thankfully, things have improved. There are still many tasks that must be accomplished, but we have equipment that makes it much easier and the roads, and the maintenance of those roads, is wonderful. We still relish the harvest season and the opportunity to gather and enjoy those special people, places and things that mean so much to us. All this being said, the next few weeks are absolutely jam packed with things to do, while we enjoy the ever changing autumn landscape that surrounds us - until those final glorious leaves fall back to the earth to nourish and protect the ground for the bounty that will be in the future. We will highlight some of the upcoming events in the paragraphs below, but please visit the events pages on www.Go2DHL.com and www.Go2BSF.com for our complete listing of events around the regions. While you are in the area, please be sure to stop at some of the local roadside stands and Farmer's Markets and take advantage of the bounty of fresh produce available for sale to share the bounty with you. There is nothing quite like homegrown/local produce to deliver the most flavorful and nutritious foods. Enjoy! |
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In September!  If you are looking for some really good bluegrass music, look no further. The 6th Annual Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Pickett County High School Football Field in Byrdstown, TN (www.dalehollow.com/bg.htm). Sierra is just back from a tour in Japan and her new album topped Bluegrass Now's August Charts at # 1 - 8/19/08. Sierra also just received the IBMA nomination for Mandolin Player of the Year! She also plans to appear in an upcoming movie project - visit her website for the latest news on the various projects this talented young lady has in the works - www.sierrahull.com.
26th Annual Standing Stone Marbles Festival & National Rolley Hole Championships will also be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008. This is a one of a kind family experience as featured by ESPN, ABC Evening News, Sports Illustrated, Charles Kurault and CBS, Smithsonian Institution, CNN, National Geographic, Southern Living, and more. Everyone is invited to participate in the marble games of all types. Festival will include kids' games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. (Registration is required for Rolley Hole Tournament.) Contact: Shawn Hughes, (931) 823-6347 http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/StandingStone/ Location: Standing Stone State Park Contact: 931.823.6347 Also on September 13 will be the Wings Over the Big South Fork at the Big South Fork Airpark. This promises to be an exciting day of areal and terrestrial activities for more information visit www.WingsOverBigSouthFork.com. The Pine Orchard Community Fair is another activity that you might enjoy attending this weekend. Visit www.morgancountychamber.com for details. The Blazin Bluegrass Festival at Sandhill 4-H Camp, in Whitley City, KY is scheduled for Sept. 18, 19 & 20 ( www.blazinbluegrass.com). The host band is Kentucky Wind. They are a very popular group around the region. This festival is sure to offer some excellent entertainment at a reasonable price. Other events coming up in September:
September 18-21, 2008 Luau Ride East Fork Stables 800.978.7245 www.eastforkstables.com September 20, 2008 16th Annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival Big South Fork NRRA 866.BSF-TRIP www.bigsouthfork.org September 20, 2008 Pioneer Day on the Mountain 931.484.7416 www.golfcapitaltenn.com September 20, 2008 Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival featuring Grasstowne Burkesville, KY www.burkesville.com/bluegrass September 21-27, 2008 American Couples National Championship Sunset Marina & Resort 800.760.8550 www.sunsetmarina.com Sept. 22, 2008 Charit Creek Ride 931.879.6262 www.saddlevalleycampground.com September 25-28, 2008 SHOBA East Fork Stables 800.978.7245 www.eastforkstables.com September 26-28, 2008 2nd Annual Pow Wow on the Plateau 931.787.0744 www.golfcapitaltenn.com September 27, 2008 CACE Expo 931.456.7945 www.cumberlandart.com September 27, 2008 Homestead Apple Festival 931.484.7320 www.golfcapitaltenn.comSeptember 27-October 4, 2008 McCrearyFest 888.284.3718 www.kyvacations.com | |
FISHING! 
Fall kicks off another type of season on Dale Hollow Lake. During the summer months, fishing is on the back burner except at night. Autumn invites the anglers to come and test their skills during the day once again. The waters begin to be cooler - which the fish prefer to the heat of summer's days. Three major tournaments will be hosted on Dale Hollow Lake in the coming weeks. The first being the much anticipated American Bass Anglers Couples National Championship (out of Sunset Marina & Resort) being held between Sept. 26-27. These anglers are scheduled to begin arriving around the 21st to begin their practice sessions on the 22nd. The communities surrounding Dale Hollow Lake have arrange a week of activities to make the folks feel extra welcome. Area tours are scheduled for Sept. 23rd and 24th with a welcome dinner being held on Sept. 25th.
On October 4th and 5th, the 23rd Annual Dale Hollow Bass Classic will be held out of Star Point Resort. You must register by contacting the Chamber of Commerce office before the deadline. Give them a call at 1.888.407.4604 for all the details or download the entry form from the web link above.
October 18 & 19 is the 5th Annual Dale Hollow Sportsman CITGO-Harris Oil Fishing Tournament out of Pleasant Grove will be held beginning at 6:30AM each morning. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, call 931.243.2636 or 931.243.6133.
The public is invited to attend the weigh-ins at all these tournaments to share in the excitement. These weigh-ins generally begin between 2:00-3:00PM each day. If you come early, it's quite likely you will find someone there who will be willing to share their fishing stories with you, or maybe you are the one that would like to share the story. Either way, come have a good time.
Hunters! Keep in mind that the fall hunting season is also a great time to visit the area. We recommend that you visit the Tennessee and Kentucky Wildlife Recreation websites for more information on the hunting seasons and public lands available to hunt upon in the area.
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Coming in October!!!  A variety of events are on tap for the month of October. Of the featured events this month will be the Roller Coaster Yard Sale (Oct. 2-4) around Dale Hollow Lake. Not only do you have the opportunity to enjoy miles and miles of yard sales, but the communities have worked to make sure there are other things to do along the route to keep everyone entertained outside of the sales. Please visit their website www.rollercoasterfair.com and check the events listings for the latest information. Updates have been made recently and new items have been added and more could possibly be added before the event.
If you are looking for a new twist to add to your trail riding experiences, East Fork Stables has added an Oktoberfest Ride, Oct. 8-12. They will have German food, folk music, and more to entertain thier guests. If you love an Oktoberfest, but not really into the horseback riding experience, Bacara's Family Restaurant in Jamestown will also be hosting an Oktoberfest event on Oct. 4 & 11. Reservations are required, please call 931.879.7121 to do so. There will be another hosted in Crossville, Oct. 10 & 11 and Wartburg on Oct. 10 (which includes a music festival). Please contact these chambers through their websites: Crossville - www.golfcapitaltenn.com and Wartburg - www.morgancountychamber.com for the latest information. 
October 11th is a special day, especially for those of us with ties to the military. It is the 3rd Annual Sgt. Wesley Tucker Memorial Ride. Sgt. Wesley Tucker gave his life while serving his country in Iraq. This motorcycle ride was established in memory of Wesley to fund a scholarship at Clay County High School. The ride will start with a signup at G.T's Sports Bar & Grill in Celina from 10:00AM-12:00PM and take participants on a scenic ride around Dale Hollow Lake before returning for lots of wonderful food and music. The cost is $20/bike and will also provide door prizes and more. Call G.T.'s at 931.243.4451 Th-Fri 4:00 to 10:00PM, Sat 12:00PM-12:00AM or Sun 12:00-10:00PM or e-mail: gtssportsbarandgrill@yahoo.com. Sgt. York Day will be held in Pall Mall, TN on Oct. 18. This celebration will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the historic battle in France for which Sgt. York is famous. The event will feature a re-enactment, historic tours, music, unveiling of the commemorative knife and bust, kayak experience, food and craft vendors and much more. Other Events in October include the Allardt Pumpkin Festival, a Gravity Race, Hikes, Train Rides, a Ride Through History at BSF, other heritage and food festivals, and Halloween celebrations. Please check the event listings on www.Go2DHL.com and www.Go2BSF.com for all the details. | |
