Eleven Ruritan Clubs in the region are partnering to put on the Foothills Country Fair in Cleveland, Tenn., a show that continues to grow every year.
New this year, said organizers, is a Backyard Barbecue Bash, which starts tonight and concludes with an awards presentation on Saturday. It’s unique in that it is only open to nonprofessional teams.
Tonight is Smackdown Country Night at the fair, so-named for the Tennessee Mountain Wrestling match. The Collins Brothers will play at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday’s events get under way at 10 a.m. with a cattle show. Throughout the day there will be stick-horse races, baby pageants, a demolition derby and music by Brice Armstrong. A concert by James Rogers will wrap up Saturday’s schedule.
After Sunday service with the Cleveland Cowboy Church, there will be a sheep show at noon, dog races and lawnmower races at 2 p.m.