Events

Visit Pickett County for a gateway to Dale Hollow Lake and participate in some great events, including the Byrdstown Independence Day 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.

Events

Christmas in Byrdstown, TN
Dec
1
2023
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!
Christmas in Byrdstown, TN
Dec
2
2023
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!
York Country Store
Feb
24
2024
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!
Image Courtesy of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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.
Town of Byrdstown 3K/5K Run/Walk
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.
Christmas in Byrdstown, TN
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!
York Country Store
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!
Image Courtesy of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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.
Town of Byrdstown 3K/5K Run/Walk
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.
Christmas in Byrdstown, TN
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!
York Country Store
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!
Image Courtesy of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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.
Town of Byrdstown 3K/5K Run/Walk
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.
Christmas in Byrdstown, TN
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!
York Country Store
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!
Image Courtesy of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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.
Town of Byrdstown 3K/5K Run/Walk
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.
Byrdstown Pickett Co. Chamber Logo
Dec
14
2023
Regular Monthly Meeting to update the Board on matters of the Chamber of Commerce and events. Public is invited to attend. But please call (931) 864-7195 to find out the location of that particular month's meeting and to verify there hasn't been a necessary change to the schedule. Meetings are at 11:00AM and usually last about 1-2 hours.
11:00AM
Byrdstown Pickett Co. Chamber Logo
Jan
11
2024
Regular Monthly Meeting to update the Board on matters of the Chamber of Commerce and events. Public is invited to attend. But please call (931) 864-7195 to find out the location of that particular month's meeting and to verify there hasn't been a necessary change to the schedule. Meetings are at 11:00AM and usually last about 1-2 hours.
11:00AM
Byrdstown Pickett Co. Chamber Logo
Feb
8
2024
Regular Monthly Meeting to update the Board on matters of the Chamber of Commerce and events. Public is invited to attend. But please call (931) 864-7195 to find out the location of that particular month's meeting and to verify there hasn't been a necessary change to the schedule. Meetings are at 11:00AM and usually last about 1-2 hours.
11:00AM
Byrdstown Pickett Co. Chamber Logo
Mar
14
2024
Regular Monthly Meeting to update the Board on matters of the Chamber of Commerce and events. Public is invited to attend. But please call (931) 864-7195 to find out the location of that particular month's meeting and to verify there hasn't been a necessary change to the schedule. Meetings are at 11:00AM and usually last about 1-2 hours.
11:00AM
Byrdstown Pickett Co. Chamber Logo
Apr
11
2024
Regular Monthly Meeting to update the Board on matters of the Chamber of Commerce and events. Public is invited to attend. But please call (931) 864-7195 to find out the location of that particular month's meeting and to verify there hasn't been a necessary change to the schedule. Meetings are at 11:00AM and usually last about 1-2 hours.
11:00AM