Theres a fall chill in the air, and that means it is time for ghost tours, chili cookoffs and more! Heres a look at some upcoming events: October 20 & 21, 2014 Hearthscares Tours James White’s Fort 7pm Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a half hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Stories for this year include; the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, Knoxville’s first mass murderer, John Roberts, and the Spirit of the Tennessee Theatre. This year’s tour will also include the story of “Hank’s Last Ride” and will be about one and a half miles in length. For more information visit jameswhitesfort.org/events/hearthscares/ October 22, 2014 Market Square Farmers Market Market Square 11am – 2pm 11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. marketsquarefarmersmarket.org October 23, 2014 Concerts on the Square – Norwegian Wood Market Square 7pm-9pm Norwegian Wood performs an eclectic stew of chamber music...From The Beatles, popular songs from the 1960s to well-known Classical pieces. For more information visit norwegianwoodstrings.blogspot October 24, 2014 Hearthscares Ball James White’s Fort 7pm-9pm Register at jameswhitesfort.org/events/hearthscares-2/ October 24, 2014 World Polio Day Market Square Noon A brief event for World Polio Day to note the success that Rotary International has had October 24, 2014 Movies on the Square – O Brother Where Art Thou? Market Square 7pm-10pm Movies on Market Square will be celebrating 11 years of bringing neighbors together to watch a family friendly movie under the stars – October 25, 2014 Market Square Farmers Market Market Square, Union Ave & Market Street 9:00am – 2:00pm 11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan October 26, 2014 1st Annual Bed Race World’s Fair Park Noon Teams build and race a bed that represents their unique personality or company. Awards given. October 26, 2014 Star 102.5 Trick or Treat Trail Mary Costa Plaza at Civic Coliseum 1pm-5pm First 500 kids 12 and under get free trick-or-treat bags from East TN Childrens Hospital! Costume contest starts at 1, with great prizes for kids ages baby to 12. The Trick or Treat Trail opens at 2, with free candy from over 20 sponsor tents while supplies last! Bounce Houses, face painting, and other activities for the kids too! And the event is free to the public, with refreshments available at nominal cost. October 27, 2014 Festival of Praise Civic Auditorium 7:30pm Contact the ticket office at 215-8999 October 27- 30, 2014 Hearthscares Tours James White’s Fort 7pm Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a half hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Stories for this year include; the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, Knoxville’s first mass murderer, John Roberts, and the Spirit of the Tennessee Theatre. This year’s tour will also include the story of “Hank’s Last Ride” and will be about one and a half miles in length. For more information visit jameswhitesfort.org/events/hearthscares/ October 29, 2014 Market Square Farmers Market Market Square 11am – 2pm 11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. marketsquarefarmersmarket.org October 29-31, 2014 KSO Young Peoples’ Concert Civic Coliseum Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30am & 10:45am Friday: 9:30am Contact 215-8999 for tickets. October 30, 2014 Concerts on the Square – Dixie Ghost Market Square 7pm-9pm Dixie Ghost is an acoustic 5-piece string band that is a sound that is deeply rooted in traditional folk styles yet is un-mistakably original and progressive. Their songs feature vocal harmonies reminiscent of the every-bodyfields woven in with acoustic instrumental work in the vein of Allison Krauss & Union Station and Blue Highway. *There will be a special performance of Thriller at 6:45pm November 1, 2014 Market Square Farmers Market Market Square, Union Ave & Market Street 9:00am – 2:00pm 11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. marketsquarefarmersmarket.org November 2, 2014 East TN Chili Cook Off World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn Noon – 6pm Chili competition with music and a beer garden
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