Smoke on the River

  • August 31, 2010
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Barbecued Spare RibsDo you like to barbecue? Do you think your barbecue is the best? Come on down to Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia and put it to the test! The Tri-Cities Business Association is hosting the Copper Basin’s 1st annual Smoke on the River barbecue contest on September 24 and 25, 2010. Barbecue chefs will begin smoking their food on Friday, September 24 at 4 PM. The evening will progress with bluegrass music at 7 PM. The event starts to heat up on Saturday, September 25 at 3 PM as the judges begin their jobs of picking the best of 5 different categories. Awards will be given at 5 PM followed by music and dancing.

Awards will be given in these 5 food categories: Beef Brisket, Ribs, Pork Butt, Chicken, and desserts. Contest is open to backyard grillers only – no professionals.

Call (423) 496-9000 for more information on this event.

Polk County Fair

  • August 13, 2010
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Lots of fun awaits you at the 38th annual Polk County Fair from August 30, 2010 through September 4, 2010. Many events will be taking place throughout the week including a talent show, a Pretty Baby contest, Bull Riding, Livestock shows, a cat and dog show, plenty of music and food, and, of course, the midway with lots of carnival rides. Enter your vegetables, canned goods, art and more into the exhibits for your chance to win a prize. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Directions to the fairgrounds from I-75 are: Take Exit 20-Ocoee River, travel on Hwy. 64 to Hwy. 411N towards Benton. Fairgrounds will be on the right. To get more details and information about the fair, call 423-338-4503.

1st Annual Copper Basin River Fest

  • August 11, 2010
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Rubber DuckiesFor just $5 you can enter the Rubber Ducky Race at the McCaysville City Park on August 21, 2010 at 2 PM. Everyone who enters the race will get a rubber ducky that you will launch into the river at McCaysville City Park and the first one to reach the finish line at the Old Steel Bridge wins the race!

Prizes for winning are as follows:

1st Place – $25 and a prize
2nd Place – $20 and a prize
The first 10 to cross the finish line will receive a special gift.

This day of fun is being sponsored by the Tri Cities Business Association. Call 706-492-6014 if you would like more information or to register for the race.