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UPCOMING EVENTS

15th Annual National Cornbread Festival at South Pittsburg, TN
When: 4/30 9a.m.-6p.m.(central time) & 5/1 11a.m.-6p.m. (central time)
Where: 213 S. Cedar Ave South Pittsburg,TN 37380
Admission: $5 per day w/ preschoolers free
Website: www.nationalcornbread.com

The National Cornbread Festival was an idea that came about from a group of local leaders and citizens concerned about the pride in their community and the long term future of South Pittsburg, TN. They decided to start a “Grand Annual Festival” to promote the sights, sound, taste, people and history of South Pittsburg by allowing its citizens to volunteer, the civic organizations and churches to participate and share in the rewards of the festival. Because of the erosion of the tax base in our small town of 3,500 people caused by the big shopping centers and a heavily traveled corridor built to by pass our city, we knew that “helping ourselves” was our only hope.

Since the Festival began we have landscaped streets, helped build ball fields, supported boy scouts, schools, churches, given to theaters, day care, libraries, and improved our community immensely. People come from everywhere to see the sights and hear the music, feel the history and taste the cornbread that is cooking in our town. We have seen our “closed” buildings be occupied with restaurants and new stores, our small town has come back to life. More than that the people take great pride in show casing their very best, the last weekend in April as others come from all over to see “What’s Cooking” in South Pittsburg, TN.

DINOSAURS! Exhibit
When: May 2nd-end of July 9a.m.-5p.m. est
Where: Chattanooga Zoo 301 North Holtzclaw Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404
Website: www.chattzoo.com
Admissions $2.50 per person; 2 and under free

Immerse yourself into the wonders of our planet's most infamous prehistoric predators! This spring and summer, the Zoo is presenting a very special exhibit featuring over ten lifelike robotic dinosaurs. These giant mechanical dinosaurs were designed and built to scale by a team of scientists, artists and engineers. State-of-the-art electronics and air pistons power the dinosaurs' movements, complete with grasping hands, menacing claws and gnashing teeth.

Chattanooga Lookouts Baseball Home Games
When: May 3rd-May 7th; May 14th-18th; May 25th-29th. Start time is 7:15p.m. est-apprx. 9:15p.m.
Where: 201 Power Alley Chattanooga, TN 37401
Website: http://www.lookouts.com
Admission: Tickets vary between $2-$8

The Chattanooga Lookouts are a Double-A Affiliate team for the LA Dodgers. Individual game tickets are available for all home games. At prices ranging from just $2 - $8, Lookouts Baseball is the most affordable family fun in town!

Armed Forces Parade
When: Friday May 6th from 10:00a.m.- noon.
Where: Downtown Chattanooga/Market Street
Admission: Free

The Armed Forces Day Parade is held downtown and celebrates with participants from military service units, area veterans groups, high school bands, patriotic organizations & others.

The House at Pooh Corner
When: 5/6-5/8, 5/13-5/15, 5/20-5/22. Times are 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m. est except Sunday show times 2:30-4:30p.m. est.Where: 400 River St. Chattanooga, TN 37405
Website:
Admission: Tickets are $8 & $10

The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, adapted by Bettye Knapp. Presented by the James K. Steakley/Meyer Winer in the Youth Theatre. Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends of the Hundred-Acre Wood. For there is a dark, mysterious threat that he's to be sent away to Education. Nobody knows exactly what that is, and if he's sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him? Performed by young actors for young audiences, this play is appropriate for even the youngest theatre-goers. Tickets are $8 and $10.

Chattanooga Market Saturday
When: March 19 – Sept 24
Where: 1826 Carter St., Chattanooga, TN 37401
Website: www.chattanoogamarket.com

Celebrating our 10 year anniversary as a local hot spot for tourists and locals alike, the Chattanooga Market is geared up for another successful season with a full events calendar and overabundance of vendors. A weekly, open-air market with fresh bread from local bakers just picked produce, live music, and artists/artisans selling things they have made in the Chattanooga area.

Rock City Southern Blooms Festival
When: May 6, 7, 8
Time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Website:www.seerockcity.com/southernblooms
Celebrate the beauty of southern blooms during this premiere garden event! For the 3rd year, this festival will be fresh with garden tours, keynote speaker sessions, workshops and the Food Bank Garden Party.

Rock City Southern Music Weekends
When: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Where: 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Website:www.seerockcity.com/summermusic
Enjoy some toe-tapping music and BBQ with a view at Lover's Leap during Summer Music Weekends.

Night Fall Concert Series
When: Fridays May – Sept
Where: 850 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
Website: www.nightfallchattanooga.com

Held at Miller Plaza, this series brings around 2,500 people every Friday night and features international, national and regional talent. Enjoy food, beverages and great music of all genres. Check website for featured bands as well as samples of their music.

Riverbend
When: June 10-18
Website: www.riverbendfestival.com

The Riverbend Festival is recognized internationally as one of the top music festivals. Held over nine days every June, over 650,000 people gather on the Tennessee River to hear over 100 bands play on six stages. The Riverbend Festival is celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2011.

Movies in the park
When: Saturdays in July
Where: 150 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405
Website: www.firstthings.org

First Things First, a non-profit agency dedicated to strengthening families, presents Movies in the Park for the whole family to enjoy. Movies are free & start at sundown.

Southern Brewers Festival
When: Saturday August 27
Where: Downtown Chattanooga Riverfront
Website: www.southernbrewersfestival.com

Microbrewers from across the country present over 30 ales & lagers in downtown Chattanooga on the waterfront, including live music and plenty of food.