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1890s Days Jamboree

 
Dancing at the festival
Appalachian and Southern Gospel music are favorites at the festival.
Flags fly during the festival to honor our military.  The historic Ringgold Depot is also one of the venues for musical entertainment.
Randall Franks, who played Officer Randy Goode on the hit series "In the Heat of the Night," helps MC some of the musical events during the festival.
 

Event Dates: May 25, 2012 - May 26, 2012

Description of Event

The City of Ringgold is proud to host it's annual 1890s Day Jamboree each Memorial Day weekend on Friday and Saturday. The event, which has been ongoing for 36+ years, features over 100 food, arts, and crafts vendors, live music on multiple stages, music, and dance contests, beauty pageants, a parade, classic car show, and a fireworks display Saturday night. Admission is FREE and all events are family friendly.

  • Gospel Music Friday
  • Talent Search
  • Beauty Pageant
  • Dance and Fiddle Contests
  • Parade
  • Crafts
  • Food
  • Car Show
  • Rock / County Music Saturday
  • Fireworks Finale

Admission Fee (if any): Free

Ages Festival is Appropriate For: All ages

How to Get There

I-75, Exit 348, east, then right on Nashville Street to downtown Ringgold. Or, I-75, Exit 345, Hwy. 41 north to downtown Ringgold.

 ADA Accessibility Notes
The festival site is accessible, taking place in downtown Ringgold and inside the Ringgold Depot.
 
 Pet Friendly Notes
Pets welcome on a leash.
 

For More Information, Contact:

1890s Day Jamboree

http://1890sday.com
Ringgold, GA 30736
706-935-2251
 

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Latitude: 34.915601800
Longitude: -85.108637800
Elevation: 774 FT (236 M)
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