Visit Pickett County for a gateway to Dale Hollow Lake and participate in some great events, including the Byrdstown Independence Day/4th of July Celebration, fishing tournaments, the World's Longest Yard Sale and much more! Stick around after summer for our Christmas parade, pageants and many other entertaining activities set in an atmosphere of old-town charm. The list of events below are those that are scheduled ahead of time with the dates set well in advance. You can find the Calendar of Events here. This includes information on live music at the local restaurants, Cars & Coffee, and more. This is the calendar as of 2/5/24. If you would like to see if there is a more up-to-date version, please contact us through the Contact form.
Events
Events
Apr
27
2024
During the festival, crafter's demonstrate forgotten arts, such as blacksmithing, basket making, hand spinning, weaving, woodcarving, chair caning, soap making, garden herb lore and use, and paling fence making.
In addition, there will be children’s activities, interpretative talks, fun runs, bird watching and wildflower guided walks, vendors demonstrating and selling their wares, and food sales.
There are displays of women's life, antique farm tools, farm animals and old-time toys which will delight young and old alike.
Toe-tapping tunes of mountain music are performed throughout the area by various groups such as the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club.
Of special interest is the plowing and planting with mules and horses which takes place at the Lora Blevins field. Other demonstrations will take place at the Oscar Blevins Farm Site as well.
May
4
2024
Historic Market Day offers a captivating glimpse into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s. As visitors step into this immersive experience, they are transported back in time to witness the intricacies of farm life in the late 19th century.
Throughout the day, guests can observe and participate in various facets of agricultural life. From wagon repair to dyeing techinques, the event showcases the essential skills and trades that sustained families in the 19th century.
There will be a cooking demonstration throughout the day. Sue Duncan will be shearing animals to spin on her spinning wheel. We will have historical vendors selling items throughout the day.
Children are invited to engage in hands-on activities and interactive programs designed to educate and entertain. From basket weaving to historical games, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this family-friendly event.
There is no admission fee for this event. This program will occur rain or shine so prepare for the weather.
10:00AM-4:00PM
May
25
2024
KTPA Truck & Tractor Pull at the Pickett Co. Horsemen's Association Fairgrounds. More details to come closer to the event date.
Jun
29
2024
Our annual celebration of the birth of the United States of America! Plenty of family fun, games, booths, food, live music and the best little fireworks show in town!
Aug
1 to 4
2024
The world's longest yard sale! You are sure to find all sorts of things along the route. Head quarters are in Fentress County, TN. The sale runs from Gadsden, AL to Michigan.
Sep
21
2024
Make plans now to join thousands of folks who will come to the Bandy Creek Field and enjoy the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. Craft classes and concerts are free and open to the public.
Each year thousands of students in area schools get to experience dynamic storytelling programs by world renowned storytellers during festival outreach programs. Local schools will again have an opportunity to see these tellers in action during the week leading up to the event.
Oct
3 to 5
2024
Marathon Yard Sale circling Dale Hollow Lake. Come out and explore the local area and enjoy a bunch of yard sales and visit with like minded individuals!
Oct
26
2024
This is our annual fundraiser for St. Jude's benefit. It is always the 4th Saturday in October. Applications can be picked up from Town Hall in the August/September time frame - or at the Welcome Center. Call (931) 864-7195 for more information. This is a Certified 5K.
Dec
7
2024
Christmas is such a cherished time of year in Byrdstown! The Annual Christmas Marketplace at the Library begins on the Friday before the Parade (on Saturday) from 3PM-8PM and re-opens on Saturday at 9AM. Friday night is a time of celebration with the community as well. We gather at the Library area and have outdoor caroling/singing, hotdogs, hot cocoa, and more. Saturday at 1PM is the annual Christmas Parade. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and Good Neighbors Theatre always have special events in the month of December. Local shops offer an array of gift ideas you won't likely find elsewhere, especially with friendly customer service. #SmallBusinessSaturday #SHOPSMALL is celebrated by some of the local merchants as well. Come enjoy our small town charm and make new memories!
Feb
22
2025
Come enjoy the play-off of the year of the indigenous card game known as PIG! Games begin at HIGH NOON on the last Saturday of February!
Mar
22
2025
You can find more information at this link: https://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot Or here: https://www.facebook.com/AlvinC.YorkMemorialMatch/ The location does NOT have an official address. Take Hwy. 127 to Pall Mall. Depending on if you enter from the North or the South, here are some rough directions. From the NORTH, travel past the Sgt. York State Park and the York Country Store. Watch for the sign for Wolf River Valley Growers and follow that turn. The spot is located to the left just as you cross the first bridge. Coming from the South, come down the mountain from Jamestown towards Pall Mall. This one is a little harder to explain, but when you get to the bottom of the mountain, keep going until you pass an old white house on the right and there will be a curve coming up shortly thereafter - your turn is in that curve almost. The Greenhouse sign isn't as visible from this direction and the road sign might not be. If all else fails, when you get to the Country Store (stop in and grab some snacks, etc.) turn around and follow the NORTH directions.
Apr
26
2025
During the festival, crafter's demonstrate forgotten arts, such as blacksmithing, basket making, hand spinning, weaving, woodcarving, chair caning, soap making, garden herb lore and use, and paling fence making.
In addition, there will be children’s activities, interpretative talks, fun runs, bird watching and wildflower guided walks, vendors demonstrating and selling their wares, and food sales.
There are displays of women's life, antique farm tools, farm animals and old-time toys which will delight young and old alike.
Toe-tapping tunes of mountain music are performed throughout the area by various groups such as the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club.
Of special interest is the plowing and planting with mules and horses which takes place at the Lora Blevins field. Other demonstrations will take place at the Oscar Blevins Farm Site as well.
Sep
20
2025
Make plans now to join thousands of folks who will come to the Bandy Creek Field and enjoy the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. Craft classes and concerts are free and open to the public.
Each year thousands of students in area schools get to experience dynamic storytelling programs by world renowned storytellers during festival outreach programs. Local schools will again have an opportunity to see these tellers in action during the week leading up to the event.
Oct
25
2025
This is our annual fundraiser for St. Jude's benefit. It is always the 4th Saturday in October. Applications can be picked up from Town Hall in the August/September time frame - or at the Welcome Center. Call (931) 864-7195 for more information. This is a Certified 5K.
Dec
6
2025
Christmas is such a cherished time of year in Byrdstown! The Annual Christmas Marketplace at the Library begins on the Friday before the Parade (on Saturday) from 3PM-8PM and re-opens on Saturday at 9AM. Friday night is a time of celebration with the community as well. We gather at the Library area and have outdoor caroling/singing, hotdogs, hot cocoa, and more. Saturday at 1PM is the annual Christmas Parade. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and Good Neighbors Theatre always have special events in the month of December. Local shops offer an array of gift ideas you won't likely find elsewhere, especially with friendly customer service. #SmallBusinessSaturday #SHOPSMALL is celebrated by some of the local merchants as well. Come enjoy our small town charm and make new memories!
Feb
28
2026
Come enjoy the play-off of the year of the indigenous card game known as PIG! Games begin at HIGH NOON on the last Saturday of February!
Mar
28
2026
You can find more information at this link: https://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot Or here: https://www.facebook.com/AlvinC.YorkMemorialMatch/ The location does NOT have an official address. Take Hwy. 127 to Pall Mall. Depending on if you enter from the North or the South, here are some rough directions. From the NORTH, travel past the Sgt. York State Park and the York Country Store. Watch for the sign for Wolf River Valley Growers and follow that turn. The spot is located to the left just as you cross the first bridge. Coming from the South, come down the mountain from Jamestown towards Pall Mall. This one is a little harder to explain, but when you get to the bottom of the mountain, keep going until you pass an old white house on the right and there will be a curve coming up shortly thereafter - your turn is in that curve almost. The Greenhouse sign isn't as visible from this direction and the road sign might not be. If all else fails, when you get to the Country Store (stop in and grab some snacks, etc.) turn around and follow the NORTH directions.
Apr
25
2026
During the festival, crafter's demonstrate forgotten arts, such as blacksmithing, basket making, hand spinning, weaving, woodcarving, chair caning, soap making, garden herb lore and use, and paling fence making.
In addition, there will be children’s activities, interpretative talks, fun runs, bird watching and wildflower guided walks, vendors demonstrating and selling their wares, and food sales.
There are displays of women's life, antique farm tools, farm animals and old-time toys which will delight young and old alike.
Toe-tapping tunes of mountain music are performed throughout the area by various groups such as the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club.
Of special interest is the plowing and planting with mules and horses which takes place at the Lora Blevins field. Other demonstrations will take place at the Oscar Blevins Farm Site as well.
Sep
19
2026
Make plans now to join thousands of folks who will come to the Bandy Creek Field and enjoy the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. Craft classes and concerts are free and open to the public.
Each year thousands of students in area schools get to experience dynamic storytelling programs by world renowned storytellers during festival outreach programs. Local schools will again have an opportunity to see these tellers in action during the week leading up to the event.
Oct
24
2026
This is our annual fundraiser for St. Jude's benefit. It is always the 4th Saturday in October. Applications can be picked up from Town Hall in the August/September time frame - or at the Welcome Center. Call (931) 864-7195 for more information. This is a Certified 5K.
Dec
5
2026
Christmas is such a cherished time of year in Byrdstown! The Annual Christmas Marketplace at the Library begins on the Friday before the Parade (on Saturday) from 3PM-8PM and re-opens on Saturday at 9AM. Friday night is a time of celebration with the community as well. We gather at the Library area and have outdoor caroling/singing, hotdogs, hot cocoa, and more. Saturday at 1PM is the annual Christmas Parade. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and Good Neighbors Theatre always have special events in the month of December. Local shops offer an array of gift ideas you won't likely find elsewhere, especially with friendly customer service. #SmallBusinessSaturday #SHOPSMALL is celebrated by some of the local merchants as well. Come enjoy our small town charm and make new memories!
Feb
27
2027
Come enjoy the play-off of the year of the indigenous card game known as PIG! Games begin at HIGH NOON on the last Saturday of February!
Mar
27
2027
You can find more information at this link: https://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot Or here: https://www.facebook.com/AlvinC.YorkMemorialMatch/ The location does NOT have an official address. Take Hwy. 127 to Pall Mall. Depending on if you enter from the North or the South, here are some rough directions. From the NORTH, travel past the Sgt. York State Park and the York Country Store. Watch for the sign for Wolf River Valley Growers and follow that turn. The spot is located to the left just as you cross the first bridge. Coming from the South, come down the mountain from Jamestown towards Pall Mall. This one is a little harder to explain, but when you get to the bottom of the mountain, keep going until you pass an old white house on the right and there will be a curve coming up shortly thereafter - your turn is in that curve almost. The Greenhouse sign isn't as visible from this direction and the road sign might not be. If all else fails, when you get to the Country Store (stop in and grab some snacks, etc.) turn around and follow the NORTH directions.
Apr
24
2027
During the festival, crafter's demonstrate forgotten arts, such as blacksmithing, basket making, hand spinning, weaving, woodcarving, chair caning, soap making, garden herb lore and use, and paling fence making.
In addition, there will be children’s activities, interpretative talks, fun runs, bird watching and wildflower guided walks, vendors demonstrating and selling their wares, and food sales.
There are displays of women's life, antique farm tools, farm animals and old-time toys which will delight young and old alike.
Toe-tapping tunes of mountain music are performed throughout the area by various groups such as the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club.
Of special interest is the plowing and planting with mules and horses which takes place at the Lora Blevins field. Other demonstrations will take place at the Oscar Blevins Farm Site as well.
Sep
18
2027
Make plans now to join thousands of folks who will come to the Bandy Creek Field and enjoy the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. Craft classes and concerts are free and open to the public.
Each year thousands of students in area schools get to experience dynamic storytelling programs by world renowned storytellers during festival outreach programs. Local schools will again have an opportunity to see these tellers in action during the week leading up to the event.
Oct
23
2027
This is our annual fundraiser for St. Jude's benefit. It is always the 4th Saturday in October. Applications can be picked up from Town Hall in the August/September time frame - or at the Welcome Center. Call (931) 864-7195 for more information. This is a Certified 5K.
Mar
25
2028
You can find more information at this link: https://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot Or here: https://www.facebook.com/AlvinC.YorkMemorialMatch/ The location does NOT have an official address. Take Hwy. 127 to Pall Mall. Depending on if you enter from the North or the South, here are some rough directions. From the NORTH, travel past the Sgt. York State Park and the York Country Store. Watch for the sign for Wolf River Valley Growers and follow that turn. The spot is located to the left just as you cross the first bridge. Coming from the South, come down the mountain from Jamestown towards Pall Mall. This one is a little harder to explain, but when you get to the bottom of the mountain, keep going until you pass an old white house on the right and there will be a curve coming up shortly thereafter - your turn is in that curve almost. The Greenhouse sign isn't as visible from this direction and the road sign might not be. If all else fails, when you get to the Country Store (stop in and grab some snacks, etc.) turn around and follow the NORTH directions.
Apr
22
2028
During the festival, crafter's demonstrate forgotten arts, such as blacksmithing, basket making, hand spinning, weaving, woodcarving, chair caning, soap making, garden herb lore and use, and paling fence making.
In addition, there will be children’s activities, interpretative talks, fun runs, bird watching and wildflower guided walks, vendors demonstrating and selling their wares, and food sales.
There are displays of women's life, antique farm tools, farm animals and old-time toys which will delight young and old alike.
Toe-tapping tunes of mountain music are performed throughout the area by various groups such as the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club.
Of special interest is the plowing and planting with mules and horses which takes place at the Lora Blevins field. Other demonstrations will take place at the Oscar Blevins Farm Site as well.