Friday is a day of celebration for all ages – it is the last day of school for Catoosa County students and the first day of Ringgold’s 35th annual 1890’s Day Jamboree.
Dr. Ronal Graham, who has overseen the event for about 20 years, said 1890’s Day is the county’s largest annual event – and it is free.
“We pretty much try to have something that every age group will be interested in,” he said. “Hopefully, people will come and see something that makes them want to come back.”
More than 100 food, art, craft and other vendor booths will line Nashville Street between Cleveland and Depot streets for this two-day event. The free and family-friendly event features a parade, beauty pageant, car show and fireworks display.
“This is something that brings people into town,” Graham said. “When you stand up at the Depot during parade time, as far as you can see it’s only people you can see people – no pavement.”