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Family
Mountain Celebration and
Down-Home Jamboree
Fall
season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than at
LampLight Theatre’s Fall FolkFest. Come and usher in the
fall season as we celebrate the mountain heritage of east
Tennessee and southwest
Virginia. On Saturday, September
25, revisit the old days and enjoy local traditions at
LampLight Theatre in Fall Branch, TN.
The last Saturday of this month, Arts and Crafts booths
will be set up by local artists and churches. Candles, jewelry,
wreaths and seasonal handmade crafts will be for sale. There are still some
spaces opened for individuals or groups wishing to sell their
wares. If you are
interested in auctions, some antique furniture and farm
equipment will be auctioned off as well as vacation
getaways.
All day long, good “vittles” will be on hand. Vendors will be
selling home-cooked food including pinto beans, corn on the
cob, cornbread and fried apple pies. You can even take a
turn at stirring homemade apple butter for our Apple Butter
Stir-off. Make
sure you bring a good appetite with you.
Entertainment for all ages will be going on all day as
well. Live
bluegrass and folk music will be performed by local musicians
on our outdoor stage. Pocket Full of
Seeds and Driven by Truth
will be performing shows inside the theatre for those “young
at heart.” For
animal lovers, there will be a “Mountain Critters” petting zoo
and a hayride to boot.
Games will also be offered for the children and
adults. The
little ones can compete in sack races, bean bag tosses, and
water melon see spittin’ contests. Adults will be able to
try out their own skills. If you have a good arm
at throwing horseshoes, you might take home a trophy.
LampLight Theatre Fall “FolkFest” runs from 1:00 PM to
5:30 PM on Saturday, September 25. The admission for the
all-day festival is FREE.
The day will conclude with a performance in the theatre
at 7:00 PM with Down-home Jamboree: “Old
Time Gospel Sing” featuring Tattered Saints and
Friends.
This performance is done in true “Gaither Homecoming”
sing-a-long fashion with old gospel favorites, southern gospel
and shape note singing.
Suggested donation for evening performance is $8
Adults, $5 Students, and FREE for children under 5. Tickets
will also be available throughout the day at FolkFest or can
be purchased at the door. Doors will open at 6:00
PM promptly following the closing of the FolkFest
events. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling
the LampLight box office at (423) 348-7610, Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or click here.
