Local Schedule of Events

ELIZABETHTON/CARTER COUNTY EVENTS

Every Saturday night from Apr-Oct

January - December, Elizabethton Walking Tour (Self-guided). Visit the Chamber of Commerce, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and pick up a copy of the Elizabethton Walking Tour Brochure. During you walk it will take you through the downtown section of Historic Elizabethton, take time to visit our local merchants and indulge yourself to lunch in one of our restaurants in the downtown section.

March 23, Peters Hollow Egg Fight. Tradition started in 1823 as a friendly Easter Sunday Afternoon rivalry that is still continuing annually. Come on out and participate or watch this annual event. (423) 547-3852 For additional information.

Beck Mountain Corn Maze & Entertainment Barn
NEW 50'x30' DANCE FLOOR!!!!
DANCE TO A LIVE BAND IN AN AWESOME ATMOSPHERE EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT YEAR ROUND 7-10pm $5 COVER CHARGE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE...no drinkin', no smokin', no cussin'

Be sure to come hungry! Homemade soups, dinners, and other concessions available in "Taters" kitchen!

BAND SCHEDULE:
JANUARY
19th...Rambling Rose Band
26th...Music Memories

FEBRUARY
2nd...David O'Roark & the Countrymen
9th...Bull's Eye Band (Valentine's Dance) Have your photos
made with your sweetheart for an additional charge.
16th...Southern 76 Band
23rd...Old Dogs New Tricks

NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME!!!!
www.beckmountaincornmaze.com

June - August, Elizabethton Twins Baseball Team. Recently the City of Elizabethton and Minnesota Twins organization have agreed to a new four-year deal that will keep Minnesota's Rookie Level Baseball Team in town through the 2008 Appalachian League Baseball Season. For complete information and schedules/events visit the TWINS website. www.elizabethtontwins.com

June 11 -15, 42nd Annual Covered Bridge Celebration. Experience one of the region’s most beautiful areas at the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge Celebration in historic downtown Elizabethton, TN on June 11-15.   Celebrate summer with fun activities for the entire family.   Music on the Bridge will feature toe tapping live entertainment including gospel, bluegrass, 50’s and 60’s beach music and country rock entertainers.   Southeastern artisans will display unique and traditional handcrafted arts and crafts.   Kids’ Island will offer fun filled activities including a stocked river and a free fishing clinic.  Plus Saturday evening, the streets of historic downtown will showcase more than 150 classic cars.  

June 21 & 28, July 12 & 19, August 16*, 23*, & 30*, September 6*, 20*, & 27* Day Quest 2008 at Doe River Gorge. . Family Day at the Gorge

~Swimming and Lake Activities
~Diesel Engine Rides into the Gorge
~Unimog (SUV 4x4 type vehicle) Rides
~Mountain Biking
~Horseback Riding on mountain trails (additional cost applies)
~Paintball – pre-registration is strongly encouraged (additional cost applies)

$16 admission (under 8 years old free)
$8 pre-ordered meal package, $4 kids meal

*ENDLESS SUMMER GETAWAY~ come and stay the weekend with us during the August and September dates!  Friday and Saturday night lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, Day Quest admission, and breakfast on Sunday included; $85 per person; $69 per child 7 years old and under.

For more information visit www.doerivergorge.com or call (423) 725-4010

June 21-22 - 62nd Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival will be from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.. The festival is a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the Rhododendron Gardens, the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent.  The Festival is held in the Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN.  The park is located at the foot of Roan Mountain and features handmade crafts, food and a variety of traditional music, plus an array of old-time folkway demonstrations.  The Rhododendron Gardens are located approximately eight miles farther up the mountain.  www.roanmountain.com

July 4th at 1:00pm - Downtown Parade

Contact Bob Cable at (423) 542-6432 if you wish to enter the parade.

July 4th starting at 2:00pm - ANNUAL BOAT PARADE
 
Parade will start out at Watauga Dam; travel to Shook Branch, then back to Watauga Point and end at Mallard Cove Marina. Prizes awarded to best decorated boats. For more information call: Tommy Cowan at 423-543-0332 or email: slowride@onemain.com

TBA - Farmers' Market
Corner of Lynn and Elk Avenue, across the street from Big John's in Farm Bureau Insurances parking lot.
Fruits, Vegetables, flowers, fresh bread and many other items. For more information, call Glenn Bagby (423) 542-6679 or (423) 542-2722 nights and week-ends. Home grown produce all in one location! Ya'll come! 

September - October - Corn Mazes
BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & PUNKIN’ PATCH
www.beckmountaincornmaze.com

NIDIFFER FARMS’ A-MAZ-ING CORN FIELD AND MAZE
Open Sept. 21-23, 25-30 & Oct 2-31

Come and enjoy a trip through The a-Maze-ing Corn Field,
Mini Maze, Straw Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides and enjoy
Food and Drinks.  See the beautiful fall decorations and array of
Activities for the Kids.

Beck Mountain Corn Maze information please call (423) 543-1045
Nidiffer Farms information please call (423) 474-2294

September - October - Autumn In Carter County (Leaf Routes). Explore Carter County in the Autumn. September and October are two beautiful months of the year in Carter County. Drop by the Chamber of Commerce and pick up a leaf tour sheet and explore the beauty of the mountains in transition from Summer to Fall. (423) 547-3852 For additional information.

Sunday, October - Join us for a ride on the historic ET & WNC Railroad through the beautiful Doe River Gorge at the annual Doe River Gorge Fall Color Excursion.  Tickets are limited.  First come, first served.  Other activities include: Tree Climb, Unimog Rides, New Disc Golf Course and Burma Bridge. Hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and snacks will be available to purchase. We look forward to having you and your family join us at Doe River Gorge!  Please visit our website www.doerivergorge.com or call (423) 725-4010 for more information.

October Trick 'r Treat - Downtown Elizabethton  
It's Halloween Time!  Children, come trick 'r' Treat with the downtown Elizabethton Merchants.  Remember to dress in your spookiest or favorite costume!  Sponsored by the Elizabethton Downtown Business Association.

November - Christmas Open House - Downtown Elizabethton  
Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Elizabethton.  Refreshments, special holiday promotions and all the merchants will be open.  Perfect time to browse in the stores and get a head start on you holiday shopping!  Sponsored by the Downtown Business Association.

November - Fraser Fir Tree Lighting
Activities will feature local choirs and refreshments. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 547-3850. Free admission and the public is cordially invited.

December - Elizabethton Christmas Parade
Parade starts at Big Johns, East Elk Avenue at 6:00 pm and will continue on to the monument. Candy, Santa and lot of floats will be there, information (423) 547-3850.