Davies Manor www.daviesmanorplantation.org
Shelby County History Festival Sunday, April 3, 2016, 12:00–5:00pm – This event, held at Hillwood Hall at Davies Manor will host 20 local historical exhibitors displaying past, present and future. For more information call 901.604.5002.
Morning Sun Reenactment Saturday & Sunday, September 10 - 11, 2016 Civil War Reenactment of the Battle of Morning Sun, circa 1862, held on the grounds of Davies Manor Plantation. For more information call Davies Manor at 901.386.0715.
20th Annual Quilt and Fiber Arts Show Friday – Sunday, November 4 – 6, 2016, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Held on the grounds and in the buildings of Davies Manor featuring new and vintage quilts, garments, accessories and vendors of hand crafted items. For more information call Davies Manor at 901.386.0715.
Shelby Farms www.shelbyfarmspark.org
Down to Earth Festival The Star Spangled Extravaganza Thursday, July 4, 2016 – Come celebrate American’s Birthday and Bartlett’s 150 Years at this year’s event! All activities will take place on the lawn of the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center and Appling Middle School. This family-focused, free event features an annual festival and fireworks display with activities for all ages, including a car show and live music by the Bartlett Community Concert Band and Jamie Baker & The VIPs’. For more information, call 901.385.5589.
Small Fry Tri Saturday, August 27, 2016 – Kids ages 2-6 will run, bike, and swim (OK, just run through sprinklers) to the finish line where everyone receives an award. Registration begins July 1 at the Bartlett Recreation Center. For more info, call the BRC at 901.385.6470.
Bartlett Festival Celebrates Bartlett 150 Years Friday, September 30 & Saturday, October 1, 2016 – Bartlett Festival Celebrates Bartlett 150 years! A big Birthday Theme at the Bartlett Festival, BBQ Cooking Contest & Car Show held at W.J. Freeman Park Friday evening, 6-9:30pm and Saturday to 10:00amFireworks at 7:30pm. Times are subject to change.
Bartlett Kid’s Triathlon Saturday, October 1, 2016 – The City of Bartlett, the Bartlett Recreation Center, and Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett present the annual Kid’s Triathlon at the Bartlett Recreation Center and on the streets of Bartlett. Registration begins April 1, 2016. For more info, call the BRC at 901.385.6470.
Halloween Carnival (October date TBA)- Carnival for ages 12 and under at the Singleton Community Center with games, contests, candy, and costume contest. Admission is $1 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.
BRC Trunk or Treat (October date TBA)- The Bartlett Recreation Center will host its 10th annual Trunk or Treat from 5:00-6:30pm with games, candy, music, and fun! Come dressed in your best costume, and be ready to have a great and safe night of trick-or-treating.
2016 Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 – Join us as we honor all Veterans! This event takes place in Veterans Park, located at the corner of Bartlett Blvd and Bartlett Rd.
Bartlett Christmas Parade Saturday, December 3, 2016 – Happy Birthday Bartlett! The parade is fun for the whole family beginning at 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.cityofbartlett.org.
Saturday, April 2, 2016, 10am-4pm The Mid-South’s largest Earth Day Celebration with over 200 eco-related vendors, environmental art, wildlife demonstrations, live music and food trucks.
Earth Day 5k Sunday, April 17, 2016, 2:00pm Zoom through the Park while showing off your commitment to Green! Register online: www.earthday5k.racesonline.com
Earth Day Family Campout Friday & Saturday, April 22-23, 2016 Bring your family to celebrate National Earth Day with a two-day campout in Shelby Farms Park!
Dog-A-Roo Sunday, May 1, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm Bring your best furry friend to experience the largest dog park in America at the 3rd Annual Dog-A-Roo Festival and Four Legged 4k!
Heart of the Park Grand Opening Celebration Friday – Sunday, September 23-25, 2016 Experience the world-class grandeur of the Heart of the Park opening at Shelby Farms Park!
Spooky Nights September 30-October 29, 2016 – Experience the ONLY Haunted Trail in Memphis including Zombie Paintball Hayride, food trucks and more....
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