May 8th, 2010

Tennessee "Polk Salad" Festival & Pageant

Roane County

The Tennessee "Polk Salad" Festival and Pageant is an annual event held the 2nd Saturday in May to celebrate spring & summer with food, bluegrass music, contests and loads of fun.  "Polk Salad" will take center stage during the festival and pageant and of course, poke salet will be available for tasting.  The Miss Polk Salad pageant will be held for ages 16-30 years old.

Music is also a big part of the festival and will include bluegrass bands from the area.   The Rocky Top General Store is the sponsor for the pageant.  For more festival information and schedule  or call Rocky Top General Store at 865-882-8867 or 865-882-9056,  visit the store at 316 Ruritan Road, Harriman or visit their website at www.rockytopgen.com.   You can also view 2008 & 2009 festival photos on their website.

For more upcoming Roane County events please visit Roane County's tourism website.

 

 

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