IF YOU GOWhat: 1890s Day Jamboree.When: 6-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday.Where: Nashville Street, Ringgold, Ga.Admission: Free.Phone: 706-935-2251 or 706-935-3061.Website: www.1890sday.com.
Whether you want to eat a funnel cake, listen to gospel music, ogle classic cars, watch a parade or meet Barney Fife, the 37th annual 1890s Day Jamboree in Ringgold, Ga., is the place to be today and Saturday.
The family-friendly event, held on a closed, three-block section of Nashville Street between Cleveland Street and the former Western & Atlantic railroad depot, also will offer two firsts: a talent search and a trip to a national championship for its fiddle contest winner.
Even with so much to offer, “as usual, getting into the event is free,” said event committee member David Cummings, who will emcee Saturday’s fireworks finale at 10 p.m.
Approximately 100 arts-and-crafts vendors will display their wares, and more than a dozen food vendors will offer everything from the usual festival food to gyros and shrimp.