Patsy Cline Memorial/Tribute Weekend
Construction of a new, more accessible walkway at the site has been completed. Plans include benches along the walk. A second walkway is planned along with a new memorial sign at the entrance recognizing all four victims of the crash. In time, the Chamber of Commerce hopes to create a new monument at the site. The Chamber's Patsy Cline Memorial Committee is considering several ideas aimed at reviving the memorial weekend in March with an eye forward to a huge 50th anniversary tuibute and memorial iin March of 2013. Organizers are looking for addidional ways to recognize not only Patsy Cline, but also the other victims of the crash, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and Randy Hughes. For more information, contact the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce at 877-584-8395.

Big Sandy Spring Festival
Held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in Big Sandy. This long-standing Big Sandy tradition includes live music, an art show, a car show, arts and crafts, a parade, fireworks and much, much more. visit http://bsspringfestival.tripod.com/ for more information on this great festival

Big Sandy Waterfowl Festival/Duck Blind Drawing
Held the first Saturday in August, this popular festival features hunting oriented dilplays and merchandise. TWRA draws for duck blind usage for the upcoming year on the wildlife management areas.

West Tennessee Old Time Fiddler's Championship & Bluegrass Jamboree
Held the third Saturday in April in Holladay, TN. The day begins with a parade at 10:30 followed in the afternoon by contests with cash prizes for best guitar, fiddle, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, dobro, bluegrass band square dancing and buck dancing. .Visitors can also enjoy delicious barbecue and refreshments and everyone who purchases an admission will automatically be eligible for a $500.00 Grand Prize Drawing. 2010 will mark the 54th anniversary of this traditional event.

For further information:
email - wholladay@tds.net
website - http://www.holladaybluegrass.com

Benton County Business and Healthcare Expo
This popular event was created in 2006 with the combination of the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Camden General Hospital's Annual Health Fair . The 2010 Expo has been set for Saturday, April 10th. The Expo will include a variety of free health screenings, over 60 display booths featuring local businesses and healthcare providers, entertainment, food and refreshments, door prizes, games, special events and a $500.00 grand prize drawing sponsored by the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce. . For more information, contact the Chamber at 731-584-8395 or email chamber1@usit.net. The Benton County Business and Healthcare Expo is sponsored by Camden General Hospital, the Benton County/Camden Chamber fo Commerce, The Camden Chronicle, WFWL/WRJB Radio, and the Benton County Health Initiative Committee.

Relay for Life
Benefit for the American Cancer Society This popular fundraiser features team sites, a walking track, food and refreshments, games, entertainment and much more. All proceeds go toward the fight against cancer. Held in June, the Benton County Relay for Life is listed as one of the top relays in the state for per capita donations.

Ryan Holladay Bluegrass Festival
Held each year the last weekend in September at Camden City Park in Camden TN this festival is growing in popularity and includes live music featuring some of the nation's best known bluegrass bands, performances by Benton County native/ recording artist Ryan Holladay, food and refreshments, fun for the kids, giveaways, and much more. Still in his teens, Ryan Holladay has already accompished more than most entertainers accomplish in a lifetime. He is credited as the youngest performer ever on the legendary Grand Ole Opry, appearing the first time at the tender age of 5. His list of accomplishments include many appearances on national television programs including the Oprah Winfrey Show, Crook and Chase and others. Ryan has performed by invitation at Carnegie Hall and in Japan. He has won multiple national championships in mandolin, banjo and dobro and placed third in the nation on guitar. Ryan's latest CD, "New Kid in Town" is his first release since signing with Skaggs Family Records. For more information on this amazing young artist, visit www.ryanholladay.com.

Benton County Fair
Held in late August, this traditional county fair includes judging of produce and livestock, beauty pageants, live grandstand entertainment, a wide variety of food and refreshments, games and giveaways, fireworks, exhibits and much more as well as the popular carnival midway.

 

Benton County Bargain Highway /
Thirty-Mile Yard Sale
One Thousand Dollar Giveaway
Labor Day weekend. Residents set up yard sales in front yards, garages, open fields, and parking lots along the official 30-mile route stretching through Big Sandy, Camden and Holladay. In just a few short years, Benton County Bargain Highway has become one of the premier events in the region drawing thousands of visitors from all parts of the country. Traditionally, the event consists of approximtely 150 - 200 yard sales along the official 30-mile route with additional sales throughout the county. Benton County Bargain Highway is a bargain hunter's paradise. In 2009, the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor a $1,000 giveaway. Shoppers registered at official yard sale sites for a chance to win the $1,000 prize.

 

Magic Valley Christmas Parade
Slated for December 12, 2009 in Camden. This year's parade will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be followed by a Christmas Walk and a Festival on the Square. The Christmas Walk will consist of open houses by many of the local businesses designed to allow last minute shoppers an opportunity to pick up those final gifts and help boost Christmas sales for local merchants. The Festival, now in its fourth year includes pictures with Santa, airmail letters to Santa, vendors, a choir contest, a cookie contest, an antique car show, face painting, and much, much more.

Big Sandy Christmas Parade
Big Sandy Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual Big Sandy Christmas Parade. Slated for December 5, 2009, the parade will begin at 2:00 with related Christmas festivities throughout the day.