2014 Sharon Corn and Music Festival

8th ANNUAL SHARON CORN & MUSIC FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 14 – 20, 2014

Grand Marshal – Jerry Petty
Honoring Ezra Howard, Buffalo Soldier

Sunday, September 14, 2014

  • Woodlawn Cemetery Walk – 2 p.m.
  • Highland Cemetery Walk – 3:30 p.m.
    Contact Lindsey Simpson: 731-819-4284
  • 2nd Annual Harvest Festival – 4:00 p.m.
    Food, Games, Prizes Fun for all ages at Corinth Baptist Church
    Contact Donetta Davis 514-6512

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  • Shelton’s Fried Chicken and Fish Buffet Special
    Special includes coffee/tea and will be from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. for $6.59
  • ADULT BINGO (18 and up) – 7:00 p.m.
    Located inside the Sharon Fire Station
    $5.00 to play/ (2) $25.00 Door Prizes – Must Be Present to Win
  • CHILDREN’S BINGO FREE (17 and under) – 7:00 p.m.
    (2) $10 Door Prizes – Must be present to win.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  • Hamburger/Hotdog Sack Lunch from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
    Located at Sharon Fire Station for $5.00
  • BBQ Supper 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. located at Sharon Fire Station for $7.00
    All proceeds to Sharon Corn and Music Festival
  • Gospel Singing at 7:00 p.m. located at Sharon Fire Station
    (2) $25.00 Door Prizes, must be present to win. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music.
    If you would like to participate, contact James Wiseman: 731-699-0399 or Dale Witherington: 731-613-5221

Thursday, September 18, 2014

  • Health Fair 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Located at the Fire Station.
    Door Prizes – Local health care providers give free health screenings and resource education.
    Contact: William Witherington at 731-514-4059
  • Ham and Bean Supper from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for $6.00
    Children 5 and under eat free
    Located at the Sharon Senior Center
    Contact: Shirley Chappell at 456-2213
  • Dessert Auction at 6:00 p.m.
    Contact: Shirley Chappell at 456-2213
    There will be two $25.00 Door Prizes – Must be present to win
  • Trivia Night 7:00 p.m. (8 PEOPLE MAX. PER TABLE)
    $5.00 Entry Located inside the Sharon Fire Station.
    Two $25.00 Door Prizes
    Must Be Present to win
    MC’s for the night will be Jeff and Marci Floyd

Friday, September 19, 2014

  • Men’s Ping Pong Tournament- 8:30 a.m.
    Sharon Senior Center, Contact: Shirley Chappell at 456-2213
  • Horse Shoe Tournament – 1:00 p.m.
    Sharon Senior Center, Contact: Shirley Chappell at 456-2213
  • Sharon Park and Recreation Hamburger/Hotdog Cookout and Drinks – 4:00 p.m.
    Located by Sharon Fire Station
    Sponsored by Southern Chop Shop
  • Corn Recipe Contest- Entries must be submitted by 5:45 p.m.
    Judging starts 6:00 p.m./ Located inside the Sharon Fire Station
    Forms can be picked up at First State Bank and Sharon Public Library, and Sharon City Hall
  • Vocalist Lauren Smithwick 6:00 p.m.
    Located on downtown South Hollis Street. Bring your lawn chairs and kick back and enjoy some great music.
  • Free Bicycle Giveaway
    Register at Tracy’s Place during the week.
    Sponsored by Tracey’s Place
  • Sound Design and Karaoke – Todd Maxey at 7:00 p.m.
    Located downtown on S. Hollis Street/ Put on your “dancing shoes” or just bring your lawn chairs to kick back and enjoy the “sounds”
    (2) $25.00 Door Prizes to be given away, must be present to win!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

  • Food Vendors throughout the day!
  • Craft/Flea Market- 9:00 a.m.
    FREE SETUP in the First State Bank Parking Lot
    Contact:  Xanthia at 703-0073 for more info.
  • TN Child Identification Program
    Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #349 will be presenting TNCHIP Kits to children 1 day old to 18 years of age located at “The Wedding Chapel”
    Saturday, 9-20-14, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    These kits have proven to be extremely instrumental in locating missing/abducted children. These kits are free.
    Contact: Phillip Wallace at 731-514-8822
  • Progress and Growth Pancake Breakfast-7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
    $5.00 Plate / 5 and under free – Located at the Sharon Fire Station
    (2) $25.00 Door Prizes – you do not have to be present to win
  • 11th Annual Antique Tractor Show 9:00 a.m
    “In Memory of Joey Frazier” – Located downtown beside Railroad Tracks
    Contact: Donetta Davis at 731-514-6512
  • Sharon Park and Recreation Hamburger/Hotdog Cookout – 10:00 a.m.
    Located by Sharon Fire Station
    Sponsored by Southern Chop Shop
  • Sharon Corn and Music Festival Parade at 11:00 a.m.
    No entry fee required
    Contact: April Baker-514-6189
  • Aaron’s Game Truck – following the parade
    Located at the corner of South Front and Mill Streets
  • Pet Show – 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Located at the corner of S. Front and Mill St.
    No Registration fee – Contact Kathy Watson at 456-2707
    Sponsored by Country Pet Resort and Spa and Veterinary Home Healthcare Debbie Reynolds DVM
    (1) $25.00 gift card to be given away to one lucky pet show participant. Must be present to win.
  • Elvis Impersonator – 3:00 p.m.  – 6:00 p.m. on S. Hollis Street
  • Bouncers- Free For Kids – 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Dunking Booth – Contact Sharon Library 731-456-2707
    Located downtown on S. Hollis Street
  • Cake Walk- 6:00 p.m.
    Located downtown on S. Hollis Street by Sharon United Methodist Church
  • BBQ Chicken Supper with trimmings
    4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    $8.00 per plate – Sharon Fire Station
  • Fun Run/5K Run 6:00 p.m.
    Entry fee $5.00
    Starting place – Sharon United Methodist Church
    Contact Todd Maxey 514-6401
  • Rock Hill –  7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
    Free Admission!
    Put on your “dancing shoes” or just bring your lawn chairs to kick back and enjoy the music.
    Sponsored by First State Bank of Sharon

Come on out and join in the fun!

Parade and Contest forms can be found at Sharon City Hall, Sharon First State Bank, and Sharon Public Library.
Have an amazing Corn and Music Festival!

Sharon Corn Fest 2011 – Sharon, Tennessee!

Friends,

IT’S CORN FEST TIME IN WEAKLEY COUNTY!!
Without any further ado, let’s see that festival schedule!

SHARON CORNFEST 2011 SCHEDULE –
Click here to view the Sharon Festival Flyer  (<– Click on the ear of corn!)

CORNFEST COMPLETE SCHEDULE

Monday, September 12

  • Sharon Fire Department Spaghetti Supper- 5:00-8:00p.m Located at Sharon Fire Station $6.00 Plate. Children under 5 are free $50.00 Door Prize– Must Be Present To Win!
  • Legends Zumba Class-7 p.m.-8 p.m $3.00 per person
  • Cakewalk6:00pm
  • Live music

Tuesday, September 13

  • BINGO at 7:00 p.m. Located at the Sharon Fire Station *MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ATTEND. 2 Cards for $5.00– $50.00 Door Prize Must Be Present to Win.
  • Legends Dance Class and Karaoke Night 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $3.00
  • BBQ Supper-5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Located at Sharon Fire Station $6.00 per person. $50.00 Door Prize–Must be present to win.

Wednesday, September 14

  • Farmers Breakfast-Invitation Only Sponsored by First State Bank
  • Hamburger/Hotdog Sack Lunch at Sharon Fire Station-$5.00
    • Ladies Ping Pong Tournament-9 a.m. Contact: Shirley at 456-2213 Sponsored by Sharon Senior Center
    • Community Church Service / Gospel Singing 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 15

  • Health Fair 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.-Located at the Sharon Senior Center. Contact: William Witherington at 456-2679
  • Ham & Bean Supper- 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – $6.00 at the Sharon Senior Center Contact: 456-2213. $50.00 door prize- must be present to win.
  • Trivia Night 7:00 pm (8 max per table) $5.00 entry per person- located at the Sharon Fire Department. $50.00 door prize – must be present to win.

Friday, September 16

  • Shelton’s Breakfast Special/ Shelton’s Lunch Buffet-Special $4.99 Call 456-2447
  • Men’s Ping Pong Tournament- 8:30 a.m.
  • Horse Shoe Tournament-1:00 p.m. Contact Shirley at 456-2213 Sponsored by Sharon Senior Center
  • Corn Recipe Contest- 6:00 pm. Forms can be picked up First State Bank
  • Cake Walk – 6 pm
  • “Sound Design” Street Dance: 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Concession beginning at 6 p.m., Sponsored by Parks and Recreation

Saturday, September 17

  • Sharon Library Book Sale – 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
  • Progress and Growth Pancake Breakfast-7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
    • Cross Roads Cycles & ATV-Grand Opening & Bike Show 9:00 a.m.to 4 p.m.
    • Live Free Kids Bingo-11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 5-17 eligible to enter– Located at the Sharon Fire Station
    • Concessions beginning at 12:00 p.m. FREE CORN!!!  Sponsored by: Parks and Recreation
    • Pet Show- 1 to 2 p.m. $5 each entry or all for $20
    • Texting contest- 6:30 p.m. Ages 13-17 – sponsored by Verizon Wireless
    • Antique Tractor Show – 12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m. “In Memory of Joey Frazier” Contact: Deborah Vallee at 731.514.0865
    • Bouncers – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Free for kids
    • Sharon Corn and Music Festival Parade – 5:00 p.m. MC: Tommy Harrison with Eagle Motors
    • Chicken Dressing Supper – 6:00 p.m. at Gayle’s Snack Shop – 456-2726  $8.00 per plate
    • Legends Dance with “Branded Country” – 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Free Admission – Door Prizes- Must be present to win.

The folks at http://weakleycountytn.gov always have the most up-to-date information for Weakley County, Tennessee. Bookmark them! Check out their calendar of events, too:
http://www.weakleycountytn.gov/calendars.html
WOW! What an exciting time to live in Weakley County!
Get out and enjoy it!

Thank you as always,
Your Friends at the Weakley County Department of Finance