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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Village
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPumpkin Village Returns October 1-31\nStep into the 1800s Settlement at Discovery Park of America this fall as Pumpkin Village transforms the historic setting into a cozy autumn haven. Explore festive displays filled with pumpkins and gourds\, enjoy family-friendly activities like pumpkin bowling and the corn pit. Make memories the whole family will cherish and snap the perfect fall family photo among the pumpkins and festive displays. \nExperiencing Pumpkin Village is free with park admission or membership. Not a member? Join today. \nThe 2026 Pumpkin Village is sponsored by ATA of Union City\, Tennessee. \n\n\n\nStay up-to-date on everything happening at Discovery Park by subscribing to our DiscoverMORE e-newsletter and following us on Facebook\, Instagram\, X and TikTok. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            close\n            keyboard_arrow_right\n            keyboard_arrow_left\n          \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:2026 David Crockett Homestead and Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 23-24\, 2026 \nExperience the Sounds\, Skills and Stories of Early Settlers\nThis two-day celebration invites guests to explore traditional crafts\, homesteading practices and bluegrass music while gaining a deeper appreciation for the everyday lives of early American settlers.  \nGuests will enjoy educational demonstrations\, hands-on learning experiences and live performances throughout the festival. Explore a lively marketplace featuring talented artisans offering handcrafted goods\, watch skilled craftspeople at work and take part in a community bluegrass jam.  \nJoin us for an unforgettable journey back in time as we explore the lives of David Crockett and other early settlers of West Tennessee. This year\, we’re thrilled to announce an expanded celebration with our two-day homestead and bluegrass festival. \nThis event is included with Discovery Park admission or membership.\n[/vc_column_text]Buy Tickets[vc_column_text] \nWhat to Expect:\nHistorical Demonstrations: \n\nWatch skilled craftspeople showcase traditional frontier skills.\nExperience hands-on educational activities.\n\nLive Music: \n\nEnjoy the sounds of live bluegrass music that will set the perfect atmosphere for the festival.\nThose interested in participating in the “Jam Session” led by Mulberry Jam can receive free admission when bringing an instrument.\n\nMarketplace: \n\nBrowse through a vibrant marketplace filled with talented artisans offering unique handcrafted goods.\n\nEats-n-Treats: \n\nEnjoy homemade beef stew and cornbread\, available for purchase\, the ideal treat on a cool fall afternoon.\n\nLiving Historians:  \n\nJ.C. Stahlman’s Living History Group presents engaging historical interpretations representing the French and Indian War\, the American Revolution\, Pioneer Life\, the Early Republic\, David Crockett’s Alamo\, the Civil War and World War II. Each encampment offers an authentic look into the daily lives\, tools and stories of those who shaped our nation’s past. These living historians will be on site Friday and Saturday in The Settlement from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nAnimal Encounters:  \n\nDiscovery Park’s Wildlife Department will host touch table/talks and fur demonstrations (Friday and Saturday)\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSchedule of Events\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nFriday\, October 23\nFriday kicks off the festival with a day of history\, storytelling and music. Explore The Settlement with vendors\, reenactors\, blacksmiths and demonstrations\, encounter wildlife through the Land Between the Lakes program and enjoy live bluegrass performances. \nFriday also features American storytelling and the launch party for Moments They Made: The Photography of Nonie and Verne Sabin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n\n\n        \n         \n\nAll-Day Activities  \n10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Land Between the Lakes Woodlands Nature Station outreach | The Settlement   \n10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Meet a 1800s schoolteacher in the School House | Mill Ridge  \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Vendors\, reenactors\, mobile blacksmiths and demonstrations | The Settlement   \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Vendor market | Great Lawn  \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dead Tree Desperados and TRABA blacksmiths | Mill Ridge   \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pumpkin Village activities | The Settlement   \n  \nLive Music\n11 a.m.-noon | Ralston Station | Tool Barn Pavilion   \n1-2 p.m. | Kurt Stephenson | Tool Barn Pavilion  \n2-3 p.m. | Community Jam Session | Tool Barn Pavilion  \n3:30-5 p.m. | Jargon | Military Gallery  \n  \nThings to See and Do\n11 a.m.-noon | Reenactor demonstration: Cannon firing & weapons| The Settlement   \n12-2 p.m. | Touch\, listen and learn: Discovering bluegrass | Maltese Cross Cabin in the Homra Lodge \n12:30-1 p.m. | Reenactor demonstration: Camp Life | The Settlement   \n1-1:30 p.m. | Bear photos with reenactors | Discovery Park Entrance  \n2-2:30 p.m. | Reenactor demonstration: Cannon firing and weapons | The Settlement   \n3:30-5 p.m. | Launch Party for “Moments They Made: The Photography of Nonie and Verne Sabin” | Reelfoot Room and Upper Military Gallery   \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nSaturday\, October 24\nSaturday brings a lively lineup of bluegrass\, history and hands-on experiences for all ages. Visit The Settlement to see reenactors\, vendors\, blacksmiths and demonstrations\, enjoy Pumpkin Village activities and hear performances ranging from traditional bluegrass to The Kody Norris Show. \nSpecial programming includes “David Crockett’s Farewell\,” a presentation by Discovery Park CEO\, Scott Williams\, as well as David Crockett’s rally to fight Texas at the Alamo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n\n\n        \n         \n\nAll-Day Activities  \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Vendors\, reenactors\, mobile blacksmiths and demonstrations | The Settlement   \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dead Tree Desperados and TRABA blacksmiths | Mill Ridge   \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pumpkin Village activities | The Settlement   \n10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Vendor market | Great Lawn  \n  \nLive Music\n11-noon | Ralston Station | Great Lawn   \n11:30 a.m.-noon | Soggy Bottom Boys | Tool Barn Pavilion  \n12-1 p.m. | Mulberry Jam | Great Lawn  \n12:30-1:30 p.m. | Kevin Moore and Friends | Tool Barn Pavilion   \n1:30-2:30 p.m. | The Tennessee Tradition Band | Great Lawn   \n2:30-3 p.m. | Community Jam Session | Tool Barn Pavilion  \n3-4 p.m. | The Kody Norris Show | Great Lawn  \n  \nThings to See and Do\n10:30-11 a.m.| Cannon firing demonstration | The Settlement  \n11-11:30 a.m. | Bear photos with reenactors | Discovery Park Entrance   \n11-11:30 a.m. | Presentation: David Crockett’s Farewell with Discovery Park CEO and author Scott Williams | Reelfoot Room  \n11:30 a.m.-noon| Interactive Train Robbery #1 | Train Depot  \n12-12:45 p.m. | Rally to fight at the Alamo\, featuring David Crockett | The Settlement   \n1-1:30 p.m. | Interactive Train Robbery #2 | Train Depot  \n2:30-3 p.m. | Reenactor demonstration: Cannon firing and weapons | The Settlement   \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBLUEGRASS PERFORMANCES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nGuests may bring lawn chairs for the Great Lawn performance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner text_align=”” top_pad=”60px” top_margin=”60px”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″] \n\n[vc_column_text] \nThe Kody Norris Show\nThe Kody Norris Show combines a retro look with a modern bluegrass sound\, earning a growing fan base and industry recognition. The group’s latest album\, “Highfalutin Hillbilly\,” highlights its blend of tradition and innovation. With strong roots in classic country and bluegrass\, the band continues to expand its reach through national performances and touring. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″] \n\n[vc_column_text] \nMulberry Jam\nMulberry Jam is a five-piece band that plays period songs of the past with traditional instruments and arrangements of the string dance performers of the 19th and early 20th century. The weekend’s community jam sessions will be led by Mulberry Jam\, supported in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Discovery Park of America.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner text_align=”” top_pad=”60px” top_margin=”60px”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″] \n\n[vc_column_text] \nRalston Station\nRalston Station (formerly Ryman Shadows) is a Martin\, Tennessee bluegrass band that has enjoyed playing traditional music for over two decades. The band has been featured two years in a row at the Soybean Festival and has also performed around the community\, including Discovery Park and local churches.  The band performs both instrumental and vocal sets and has been televised on WJLT’s Gospel Showcase.   \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″] \n\n[vc_column_text] \nThe Tennessee Tradition Band\nThe Tennessee Tradition Band is West Tennessee-based Modern Traditional Bluegrass Band featuring sounds of traditional bluegrass\, country and gospel music. Join us for a show filled with amazing musicianship\, rich harmony and down-home entertainment. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCommunity Jam Session\nFriday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. \nBring your own string instrument and receive FREE admission\nCommunity Jam Sessions are a way for musicians of all levels to come together\, connect and create music in a casual and supportive environment. Jam sessions bring musicians from all walks of life together. This session is open for anyone who wants to participate\, whether they are a seasoned musician or a beginner. It’s an opportunity for people to share their passion for music and engage in a collective musical experience. Unlike more formal performances or rehearsals\, community jam sessions have a laid-back atmosphere.  \nThis project is supported in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Discovery Park of America.  \n[/vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            close\n            keyboard_arrow_right\n            keyboard_arrow_left\n          \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n20+ Vendors & Demonstrators\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n\n\n        \n         \n\n\n731Honey | Raw Honey \nAltman Farmstead | Artisan homemade candles and natural bath and body products \nNori’s Naturals | Herb and medicinal soaps \nClay Fiber Beads | Handmade pottery and fiber art \nThe Handmade Living Co. | Handmade products and custom silhouette keepsakes \nWeatherbeard Supply Co. | Beard care and grooming products \nAngelic Light Wraps | Gemstone and crystal jewelry \nSalome Salves and Soaps | Handcrafted artisan soaps\, beeswax salves\, home fragrance products and more\nThe Dough Bar Bakery | Sourdough bread and baked goods\nEmmie’s Cozy Co. | Hand-knitted blankets and cross stitch projects\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n\n\n        \n         \n\n\nJC Stahlman & Living Historians | Battle of the Alamo reenactment\nWest Tennessee Basket Guild | Handwoven Baskets \nVee Pontillas at the Porch | Handmade quilts and Halloween bags \nFresh Sawdust | Handcrafted wood creations \nWhiskey Ridge Farm | Jams and canned goods \nBJ’s Chainsaw Art | Chainsaw art wooden pieces \nQuilting Friends | Quilting demonstrations \nTN Bow Woods| Wooden bows \nWyldewood Soap Works | Goat milk soap-making \nWhiskey Required Farm | Interact with farm goats \nTeatime Bakes | Cottage bakery (per TN regulations) \nThe Wild Ceritta Co. | Fine art prints and journals \nSinging Dove Candles LLC | Pure beeswax candles \nPaw’s Woodwork | Handcrafted wood products\n\nLocated in Mill Ridge\n\nDead Tree Desperados | Cowboy reenactment\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nProgram Highlights & More\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nExhibit Launch: “Moments They Made: The Photography of Nonie and Verne Sabin”\nFriday\, Oct. 23 | 3:30 p.m. \nJoin the celebration of the launch of this new permanent exhibit that draws from thousands of images preserved by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Enjoy early photographs of Reelfoot Lake\, Union City and the surrounding area\, many that have rarely\, if ever\, been seen by the public. Included are light hors d’oeuvres\, a cash bar and entertainment by Jargon.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nInteractive Train Robbery\nSaturday\, Oct. 24 \nThe Dead Tree Desperados\, a cowboy reenactment group known for staged Old West action and humor\, will stage an interactive train robbery aboard Discovery Park’s vintage train. \nThis program will be free with park admission or membership. \nInteractive train robberies will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to start time.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDavid Crockett’s Farewell\nSaturday\, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.  \nEarly November 1835\, David Crockett arrived in Memphis\, anxious to begin the next chapter of his life. After losing his congressional seat to Adam Huntsman\, a lawyer from Jackson\, Tennessee\, Crockett looked west to Texas for a fresh start. In the words famously attributed to him\, Crockett told his former constituents\, “You may all go to hell\, and I will go to Texas.” Before crossing the Mississippi River for the last time\, Crockett spent one final night in Memphis. A crowd of friends and political allies\, including Marcus Winchester\, Memphis’ first mayor\, gave him a raucous farewell that began at the Union Hotel and continued through several of the city’s taverns. R. Scott Williams\, president and CEO of Discovery Park of America and author of biographies of Crockett and Winchester\, will take the audience behind the legend of that memorable night and explore the friendship\, political ambitions and remarkable lives of Crockett and Winchester\, two men who helped shape the history of West Tennessee.  \nScott Williams is the author of “Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis\,” “The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee’s David Crockett” and other biographies. For more information\, visit rscottwilliams.info. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSchool Field Trips\nFriday\, Oct. 23 \nSchools may schedule a field trip through Discovery Park’s education department. The Kirkland Scholarship Fund provides free admission to qualifying schools with at least 50% of students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program or schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision program.  \nThe scholarship covers student admission\, one educational lesson and lunchroom rental. Proof of eligibility must be emailed or uploaded to education@discoveryparkofamerica.com.  \n[/vc_column_text]Schedule a School Field Trip[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDemonstrators\, Reenactors and Vendors\nWant to be part of this event? Whether you’re interested in becoming a vendor or participating as a living historian\, reenactor or demonstrator we’d love to have you! Click the button below to sign up. \n[/vc_column_text]Sign Up TodayBuy Tickets[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 2026 David Crockett Homestead and Bluegrass Festival is sponsored by Thompson CAT Machinery\, Union City Eye Care\, PC\, Vantage Coffee Roasters\, Higher Ground Coffee Co and Granges. \n \n[/vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            close\n            keyboard_arrow_right\n            keyboard_arrow_left\n          \n \n\n[vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nStay up-to-date on everything happening at Discovery Park by subscribing to our DiscoverMORE e-newsletter and following us on Facebook\, Instagram\, X and TikTok. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Pelican Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience Reelfoot Lake as hundreds of American white pelicans gather during their fall migration.  The Pelican Festival offers guided viewing tours\, photography opportunities\, naturalist programs and vendors.  Enjoy a van tour to scenic lake areas in a welcoming community atmosphere as you take in the beauty of these majestic birds across Reelfoot’s cypress-lined waters.  The white pelican migrates to Reelfoot Lake in mid-September and stays until the weather gets extremely cold around January.
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LOCATION:Reelfoot Lake State Park\, Tiptonville\, TN\, Reelfoot Lake State Park\, 2595 TN-21 E\, Tiptonville\, 38079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tourism Events
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SUMMARY:Launch Party for “Moments They Made: The Photography of Nonie and Verne Sabin” 
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 23\, 2026 \n3:30 to 5 p.m.  \nLocation: Reelfoot Room  \n  \nJoin Discovery Park of America for the launch party for Moments They Made: The Photography of Nonie and Verne Sabin.” The new permanent exhibit draws from thousands of images preserved by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Enjoy early photographs of Reelfoot Lake\, Union City and the surrounding area\, many that have rarely\, if ever\, been seen by the public. \nIncluded will be light regional hors d’oeuvres\, a cash bar and live bluegrass music by Jargon.  \nThis event is free with Discovery Park admission or membership.   
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