Valley Fest

Valley Fest is the best little outdoor, hometown, musical festival ever!!

Kentucky Headhunters – Saturday at 8 PM 

Music, 5K, Cruise In, Art Exhibition, Craft Vendors, Food, & Fun For Everyone

BTC Valley Fest – Art Show Exhibit

What: Art & the Library Show 2024

Cost: Free Admission

When: Reception, May 2 6pm-8pm, May 3 10am-5pm, May 4 10am-8pm, May 5 noon-5pm (All Times Central)

Where: Dunlap City Training Room, 15595 Rankin Ave, Dunlap, TN 37327

The Sequatchie County Friends of the Library sponsors the show.  Each year on Thursday evening, the Friends host a wonderful reception, which is free and open to the public.  Visitors can meet the artists and talk to them about their work and enjoy delicious refreshments.

Every artist has a story, and beside each work is biographic information.  Visitors to the show can read about the artist, and how he or she became an artist, as well as see what the artist has produced.

“This year we expect between 50 and 60 artists to participate.  The work is varied and diverse.  For example, one artist creates kaleidoscopes with beautiful arrangements which appear almost magically.  What is best about the show is it celebrates local artists and encourages visitors to create art of their own.  Sometimes there are big surprises for visitors.  Last year Steve McBryar, a People’s Choice artist in 2023, displayed a 600-pound bed he carved for a grandchild. On each of the four bedposts he carved a different animal figure.  Two years before an artist named Sam Vose displayed a larger than life sized sculpture of a woman made from car hoods,” says Linda Green Johnson, the art show committee chair.

“Artists want people to view their work and appreciate the opportunity to show their friends, family, and neighbors what they can do.  Visitors have a relaxing experience viewing the works and appreciating the way the artists communicated their ideas and experiences,” adds Linda.  “Please plan to come and share this activity with us.”

Schedule 

May 4, Saturday 8am CT

Join us in Dunlap, TN for the Valley Fest 5k Run / Walk and One mile fun walk. This year's country themed event invites you

to start your weekend off with a heart-pumping run/walk with your friends and family. The beautiful Sequatchie Valley course is mostly flat and will make for a great opportunity to hit your best 5k time yet or have a leisurely 1 Mile stroll. Get your country on with this kick off event that starts the weekend festival. 

Following the run,  there will be craft vendors, Musical headliners, great eats and a classic car cruise in. 

REGISTER HERE

Art & the Library Show | 10am-5pm | Dunlap City Training Room

Valley Fest Cruise In – Saturday, May 4th at 1 PM to 4 PM

If you prefer tires to dancing feet, we welcome you to the Cruz’n Rankin.  Spectators should bring a comfortable lawn chair to watch the cars and trucks as they come.

Citizens Tri-County Bank parking lot at 15699 Rankin Avenue

Please come and join us as we cruise “The Rankin” on our way to the cruise in parking lot at Citizens Tri-County Bank (15699 Rankin Avenue).  The line up for cruise “The Rankin” will begin in the Sequatchie County High School parking lot (7067 Highway 28) at 12 noon.  The high school is one (1) mile south of the Highway 127 and Highway 28 South intersection.

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Hill at 678-699-1047.

Starting Location – Sequatchie County High School 

2pm CT

The musical performances start right after the opening ceremonies. You’re going to have a lot of fun at this musical festival. Select the online schedule for detailed information about the performers. Besides the music, there’ll be dozens of food vendors and other vendors offering their goods. Plus plenty of activities for kids and adults alike, from axe throwing to inflatables.

Saturday’s Lineup

Opening Ceremony | Posting of Colors – Color Guard | Prayer & Pledge – Ms. Kim Dunn | National Anthem – SCHS Band    12:00-12:30 PM

Grow in Grace Dance Studio - 12:30-1:00 PM

Logan Sanders - 1:30-2:30 PM

Ain’t Just Whistlin' Dixie - 3:00-4:00 PM

Billy Boyd - 4:30-5:30 PM

Jeff Dayton - 6:00-7:00 PM

Kentucky Headhunters - 7:30 PM