January 25th
Photography Hike / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park / 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meet Ranger Josh at the Pilot Knob Interpretive Center for a 2 mile round trip hike the lake. Follow a trail system until you get to the bottom of the ridge, and then go off trail to the lake. Multiple opportunities along the route for nature and wildlife photographs, including an Eagles nest along the route. Hike back to the museum where popcorn and coffee will be available. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and your camera! A $5.00 charge per person is the cost for the hike. For more information call the park office at 731-593-6445.
March 19th, 2022
The 15th Annual Old Time Bluegrass & Fiddler's Jamboree Beauty Pageant
Saturday, March 19th at the Holladay school, registration starting at 10:30 pageant begins at 11am. Girls only age division's 0 to 21 years. This pageant is a preliminary qualifier for the Strawberry Festival Territorial Pageant for Ages 6 to 21.
Visit www.HolladayBluegrass.com for more information.
March 24th, 2022
Annual Chamber Awards Banquet
All Chamber Members, County and City Officials are invited to the Awards Banquet held on Thursday, March 24th
at the Camden First Assembly, 2800 Hwy 70 West at 6pm. Join the Chamber for a delicious catered meal and help
us as we recognize Chamber Award Winners for Business of the Year andNew Business of the Year, community citizens for the John Latham Tourism Award, the Stanley Hooten Volunteer of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
April 4th
Astronomy Day / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Bernard Seyfert Astronomical Society will be on site with a variety of observational equipment and a wealth of knowledge to help us understand the mysteries of the night sky. Programs are scheduled throughout the day. For more information call the park office at 731-593-6445.
April 15th & 16th
Old time Bluegrass and Fiddler's Jamboree
Festivities include opening ceremonies, buck dancing, street dance, variety shows, and Bluegrass and Fiddlers' competitions and lots of BBQ. Located at Holladay School. For more information visit www.HolladayBluegrass.com.
April 27th
Benton County Volunteer Program . Open House April 27th from 11am. - 1pm
May 16th
Storytelling Event / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Storytellers gather around the campfire across from Happy Hollow Campground at the ball field to share stories and tall tales. Bring your lawn chair and snacks and enjoy pleasant company and refreshments provided by the Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. For more information call the park office at 731-593-6445.
May 27 & 28
Big Sandy Spring Festival / Big Sandy, TN
Festivities include a parade, vendors, food, activities, live entertainment, and more! This event happens at Big Sandy City Park. For more information call the Big Sandy City Hall at 731-593-3213.
June 1st
Fishing Rodeo / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Eva Beach Day Use Area! This event is held coinciding with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
June 3rd & 4th, 2022
Tan Man Two Man Golf Tournament
The Magic Valley Golf Course is hosting the Tan Man Two Man Golf Tournament June 13th & 14th, 2022, rainout date
will be June 5th. $10,000 Hole in One Prize, meal, gift bags and memory signs available. Contact Billy Robins at 731-584-9964, Mike Baker at 731-694-3640 or Karen Hudson at 731-343-6666 for more information.
June 3rd & 4th, 2022
16th Annual Weave-In
West TN Basket Guild will host the Weave-In at Briarwood School, 169 Briarwood St. in Camden.
Win Door Prize4s and show off your weaving skills. Contact president Bonnie Rideout for more information at www.bonniesbasketsil.com, on Facebook at Bonnie's Baskets or by phone at 217-454-0986
June 6th
National Trails Day / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Join with all the Tennessee State Parks in this American Hiking Society's celebration weekend. Outdoor enthusiasts participate in educational exhibits , trail dedications. gear demonstration, instructional workshops and trail projects. Offering a variety of ranger-led day hikes, night hikes, history hiked, nature hikes or trail clean-up hikes. Something for everyone. For more information call the park office at 731-593-6445.
June 9, 10 & 11
Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market
2nd Weekend of the month- Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 13453 Hwy 641 South, Holladay TN, 38341
8:00 am to 5:00pm
June 11th, 2022
Benton County Airport Aviation Day
Benton County Airport Wings over Camden Fly-In, Saturday June the 11th from 10am to 3pm. For more information
call 731-584-5343.
June 13th
Junior Ranger Camp / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
On the second, third, and fourth Saturday's in June- dependent on the age of the participating "Junior Ranger". For more information or to register please call the park at 731-593-6445.
June 25
Legend Cruisers Car Club
On Court Square in Camden 3:00 P.M. Concessions door prizes.
June 25th
Blues & BBQ
Camden City Park - 5:00 pm til 9:00 pm Live Band & Food Trucks. Sponsored by Perry's BBQ. Live in The Park
July 1st - 4th
Red White and Boom!
Buy tickets on line or Pay at the Gate at Birdsong Marina
information please call (731) 584-7880 or go to www.birdsong.com.
July 7, 8 & 9
Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market
2nd Weekend of the month- Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 13453 Hwy 641 South, Holladay TN, 38341
8:00 am to 5:00pm
July 23rd
Legend Car Cruise-In Contact Jerry 731-468-0763 or Ricky 731-441-4429
August 6th & 7th
Magic Valley Golf Club Invitational
August 11,12,13
Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market
August 22nd - August 27th
Benton County Fair Week
August 27th
Legend Car Cruise-In Club
September 1, 2 & 3
Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market
September 2nd & 3rd
Bargain Highway
The Annual 30 Mile Yard Sale stretches itself from Holladay to Big Sandy! It's held on Labor Day Weekend each year running down Highway 69. Make plans to Check it out!
September 10th, 2022
One Community One Heart
Teams of volunteers performed numerous projects to help others throughout Benton County.
September 17th, 2022
Eva Beach Music & Arts Festival
Free Admission - Arts & Crafts - Great Food - Camden Legend Cruisers Car Club - Music
September 19th
Rock' N Race Weekend
Every third weekend in September, the Eva Music and Arts Festival is held! This event features the best local Artist, Musicians, Performers, Food and so much more! To add to the excitement, the Friends of NB Forrest State Park have partnered with the Camden Rebound Club to host the Amazing Race. Two Person Teams will compete in a variety of different obstacles. For more information, please call (731) 584-6356.
September 24th
Legend Cruiser Car Club Cruise -In!
September 24th
Nathen Bedford Forrest State Park
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping keep our Lake Front Rd area clean. We will be meeting at 9 AM at the end of Lake Front Rd. We will break up into teams and start cleaning up the area. Please dress for the weather and chance of getting dirty. Work gloves and boots are suggested. Water will be provided by the Friends of NB Forrest State Park. Registration is required.
September 25th
National Public Lands Day
Every 4th Saturday in September, Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park joins Tennessee State Parks with a variety of Events and Services planned, For more information, please call (731)584-6356.
October 6, 7 & 8
Benton County Trade Days - Outdoor Flea Market
October
Haunted Trail / Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
On the Saturday closest to Halloween, every year, the Polk Creek Trails is full of Ghostlings and Ghouls of all ages. For more information, please call (731)584-6356
October 21st & 22nd
First Annual Magic Valley Music Fest
Location Birdsong Drive-In 907 Shiloh Church Rd., Camden TN 38320
Friday, October 21st Headliner Confederate Railroad
Saturday, October 22nd Headliner and other entertainment announcement soon
Tickets available soon!
October 25th
Legend Cruiser Car Club Cruise-In
November
Camden Merchant Christmas Open House
The Merchant Mall Open House and Refreshments kick off for Christmas! Refreshments, Specials and so much more!
November 5th & 6th
Battle Of Johnsonville Commemorative Living History Event / Nathan Bedford Forrest - Eva Beach
There will be Artillery, Infantry, Calvary and Civilian Demonstrations. For more information, please call (731)584-6356.
November 6th & 7th
North South - Skirmish Association Forrest Escort Division Target Competition
Want to have some fun? Come out and see Soldiers in Confederate Dress compete in Competition. Concessions Available. (731) 584-6356
November 10, 11, 12
Benton County Trade Days - Outdoor Flea Market
November 14th
Pilot Knob 10K Race
Every Second Weekend in November annually. This event is packed full of awesomeness! This Race is a part of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour. This course consist of starting at Eva Beach, to the top of Pilot Knob and back!
November 27th
NBF Signature Hike- "The Day After Thanksgiving Hike!"
This annual Hike is a blast! Trails range from 1 Mile to 3 Miles. You don't want to miss it!
November 30th
Lighting Of The Knob
Whats more beautiful than the great outdoors, History and Christmas Lights?!?!?! Every year, the Annual Lighting of the Knob takes place on the last day of November. Thousands of lights,refreshments, music and Santa! For more information, please call (731) 584-6356.
December 10th, 2022
Annual Christmas Parade / Main Street / 3:00 pm
"Here comes Santa Claus, right down Main Street!!!" Who doesn't love Santa? Come join us on the Second Saturday of December at 3PM. For more information, please call (731) 584-8395.