Spruce Pine Day takes place Saturday
A longtime annual tradition, the Spruce Pine Day festival returns to downtown Spruce Pine, 9300 Hwy 22 (by the post office), this Saturday. There is no admission to attend.
The Spruce Pine Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roger’s Antique Display’s will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The emcee for this year’s festival is Billy Boyd.
A car show, hosted by Why Knot Show ‘Em Off will take place. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the fee is $20. There will be cash prizes, trophies and a 50/50 drawing from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For updates on the car show, follow the group’s Facebook page or call 256-668-2585.
There will be a gun drawing for a Henry Big Boy 44 mag. A donation of $10 per ticket is required. It is not necessary to be present to win. For more information, call Sue Bowen at 256-332-0307.
A wide variety of vendors will be present at the event. Food vendors include Mega Munchies, Lizzy Sweets and Big Jerry’s Corn. For vendor information, contact Shannon Pike at 256-460-5276.
Bean dinner plates are $5. Serving begins at 11a.m. Options include dine-in or carry out. There is a a choice of pinto, white or mixed beans; Mexican or plain cornbread, slaw, onions, dessert and a drink. For more information, about this call Linda Hutcheson at 256-412-1514, Sue Bowen at 256-332-0307 or Shannon Pike at 256-460-5276.
Spruce Pine Day T-shirts will be sold on the day of the festival only. No special orders. Sizes are medium through extra large, $10, and for sizes 2XL – 3 XL, $12. For more information, contact Linda Hutcheson at 256-4121514.
Musical Entertainment
9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Sheer Destinations 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Grace Town (Southern Gospel) 12-1 p.m. – Josh Armstrong 1-2 p.m. – Music Break 2-4 p.m. – Parrish Brothers See page A9 for a story recalling growing up in Spruce Pine, and see page A10 for more information about the festival.
