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Greetings!
We hope all of you had a happy Thanksgiving! We would also like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful Christmas season and blessed 2009!!! Even though things have been tougher this year than last, we have so much to be thankful for. We try to take time regularly to count our blessings and give God thanks for where we are at in our lives. We are so blessed to live in such a wonderful area with our family that we treasure so dearly. Such beauty lies all around in the people and places of the Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork and Fall Creek Falls regions. We have been working to add another guide to our destination marketing line up. It will feature the Fall Creek Falls region of Tennessee. Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most visited state parks in Tennessee. The area surrounding the park is rich in culture, natural beauty, and wonderful little shops unique to the area. No matter which area you prefer - Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork, or Fall Creek Falls, the other areas are an easy day trip to experience while you are here. Each share some of the same delights, yet each is quite unique. The 2009 Dale Hollow Lake Visitor's Guide will be available from early January, just in time for the Nashville Boat Show (January 7-11, 2009, booth 301) which we will be participating in, with the Fall Creek Falls Visitor's Guide debut set for the end of January, in time for the Indianapolis Boat Show (February 20-March 1, 2009, booth C-51). We would love to meet our readers at these shows. Come on by and pick up your copy of the new guide(s) and say hello. If you can't make it to the shows, stop by our websites for each: Dale Hollow Lake - www.Go2DHL.com, Big South Fork - www.Go2BSF.com, and Fall Creek Falls - www.Go2FCF.com. You can view the guide from the comfort of your own computer...where ever that might be. We are working to update the sites with the 2009 information, but everything should be up and running by boat show time. You also have the option of reserving your hard copy of the guide by contacting our office. Just reply to this e-mail with your guide preference and complete mailing address. Winter is a wonderful time of year to be in the area. Even when it is snowing, it's so peaceful you can often hear the snowflakes rustling in the air as they decend. Celebrations abound during this special time of year. We will highlight a few of those below and we would like to invite you to come enjoy a country Christmas. Be creative this year and take a winter vacation for the holidays, possibly making up for one you may have had to delay with the summers gas wows. It's not a good time to water ski, but Jesse of Against the Flow has been known to kayak in the snow. Hiking and horseback riding are great! However, the most important thing to remember is that you are spending quality time with those you love. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! |
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CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY!!!
  
Holidays are special all throughout the Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork and Fall Creek Falls regions. There are so many great places to shop for unique gifts. They have so much more to offer than the chain/box stores could ever imagine. All with the personal touch that you aren't likely to receive in the discount stores. These stores are owned and operated by individuals that live within the regions. Most are open year round, ready to serve you! The charming courtsquares are all dressed up in their holiday finery. Many great events are planned throughout the coming weeks to celebrate the season. Christmas Parades will be held in most every town. Jamestown, TN will have their 2nd Annual Chili Festival. Rugby will be having Victorian Christmas festivities, including a scrumptious dinner "A Victorian Christmas" at Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast. Ms. Linda always prepares a grand spread. This evening will be no different. The B & B will be decked for the holidays and the music will be filling the air. Dinner will be Hot Mulled Cider, Holiday Eggnog, Smoked Turkey and Corn Fritters with Salsa, Devils on Horseback, Cheese and Apple Spread with Assorted Crackers, Red-Pepper Soup, Green Salad with Pomegranate Blueberry Vinaigratte Dressing, Pork Diane, Broccoli, Potato Puffs, Cherries in the Snow Dessert, Almond Tea, Sweet Tea, Coffee and Hot Tea. This will be Friday, beginning at 7:00PM (EST). Reservations are required and a few seats are still available. Call 423.628.5252 for more information or reservations. The Cumberland County Playhouse will also have some exciting entertainment available throughout the holiday season. Give them a call at 931.484.5000 for all the details. Santa and his elves will be appearing in many of the local stores. Everyone will be preparing and celebrating one of the most wonderful seasons of the year. We would love to have you share the season with us! Below is a list of the events that will be occurring. Please check with the individual contacts for details or possible changes in schedules if weather becomes inclimate. If we've missed any events around the region, it wasn't intentional and we apologize. Please let us know for future reference.
Happy Holidays!!!
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North Big South Fork Festivities:
Dec 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th Big South Fork Scenic Railway Painted Rocks & Twinkle Trains(departs the depot in historic Stearns, KY each evening at 6:30pm) $15 for adults, $7.50 for children. Call 1-800-462-5664 or visit www.bsfsry.com for information.
Dec 6, 13, 20 Big South Fork Scenic Railway Santa Express departs the depot in historic Sterans, KY each day listed at 11:00am and 2:00pm. $15 for adults, $7.50 for children. Call 1-800-462-5664 or visit www.bsfsry.com for information.
Dec 13th Winterfest(McCreary County's Christmas Parade & Celebration) Events in downtown Whitley City and downtown Stearns all day including crafts, music, pictures with Santa, decorations, business open houses, and McCreary County Museum(Stearns) open house. The 7th annual parade will be held in downtown WhitleyCity starting at 6:00pm. For information call (888)284-3718 or visit www.kyvacations.com.
Dec 20th Christmas in Appalachia with Stella Parton(sister of Dolly Parton) at 7:00pm at McCreary Central High School Auditorium, sponsored by Miracle in Motion/Coal Miner's Jamboree. For information visit www.miracleinmotioninc.com. |
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South Big South Fork Events: November 28 - December 31, 2008: Christmas in the Park
423.569.4295 - www.scottcountychamber.com
December 4 and 5, 2008: Christmas in the Mountains at Frozen Head State Park-Wartburg 423.346.5740 - www.morgancountychamber.com December 5, 2008: A Victorian Christmas at Grey Gables Bed 'n Breakfast Inn 423.628.5252 - www.rugbytn.com December 6, 2008: Annual Christmas Parade 423.569.6900 - www.scottcountychamber.comDecember 6, 2008: Crossville Christmas Parade 931.484.6133 - www.golfcapitaltenn.comDecember 6, 2008: Rotary Club Christmas Parade in Jamestown, Tennessee & Second Annual Winter Chili Festival in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot & Craft Bazaar at Jamestown United Methodist Church & Annual Radio Thon 866.BSF-TRIP - www.bigsouthfork.org December 6, 2008: Christmas Parade 423.346.5740 - www.morgancountychamber.com December 6 & 13, 2008: Christmas at Historic Rugby 888.214.3400 - www.historicrugby.orgDecember 13 & 14, 2008: Christmas Tour of Historic Cumberland Homesteads Homes 931.484.7320 - 931.510.8722 - www.cumberlandhomesteads.org |
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Fall Creek Falls Region Delights!
November 23 - December 26, 2008: 2nd Annual Gracemoor Trees of Christmas
931.738.9500 - www.sparta-chamber.net December 5, 6, 7, 2008:Christmas on the Mountain at Fall Creek Falls State Park
423.881.5708 - www.fallcreekfalls.org/specialevents.html
December 13, 2008: Dunlap Christmas Parade - 423.949.7608
December 13, 2008: Sparta Rotary Christmas Parade - 931.836.3552 - www.sparta-chamber.net
December 13, 2008: Doyle Christmas Parade - 931.657.2459 - www.sparta-chamber.net
December 14, 2008: Mountain Homecoming Christmas Parade in Van Buren County
931.946.7461 - ask for Lesa | |
