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Athens Storytelling Festival []
Oct 28-29, Athens Athens Storytelling Festival 256-232-0400. www.athensstorytellingfestival.com. Admission charged. Downtown--Imagine a crisp fall weekend spent listening to stories of adventure and excitement... a place where memories and magic are captured and spun into tales that make you laugh and cry. Hear stories that tell of a time that used to be at the annual Athens Storytelling Festival. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. [View Page]

Athens Cruise In []
Mar 5-Oct 1, Athens Athens Cruise In 256-603-1227. Free. Downtown Athens--The 1st Saturday night of each month (March-October)downtown Athens is full of antique vehicles. Some businesses stay open late and three restaurants are open for delicious food. A DJ plays 50's & 60's music. Fun for the entire family. 3 p.m.-9 p.m.[View Page]

Athens on the Square Car Show []
Jun 4, Athens Athens on the Square Car Show 256-603-1227. www.carsonthesquare.com. Free. Downtown Athens--Car enthusiasts from several states converge in downtown Athens for a great day of antique vehicles, delicious food and music from the past. More than 800 cars are expected. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. [View Page]

Athens Homecoming Celebration []
Aug 20-21, Athens Athens Homecoming Celebration www.tourathens.com. Free. Athens Town Square--Enjoy live entertainment, food, historic walks, shopping, and more. Noon- 10 p.m. [View Page]

Spirit of Athens Storytelling Festival []
Oct 29-30, Athens Spirit of Athens Storytelling Festival 256-232-5411. www.athensstorytellingfestival.com. Admission charged. Town Sq.—Hear stories that tell of a time that used to be, of folk in distant lands or the people next door. Learn more about your parents, your children, and yourself. Five of the nation's best storytellers will share their life, legends and lies. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.[View Page]

Reliance Bank Christmas Parade []
Dec 1, Athens Reliance Bank Christmas Parade 256-232-1944. www.reliancebanking.com. Downtown--The annual Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm at the Athens High School parking lot. The parade includes marching bands, cheerleaders, ROTC groups, the Grand Marshal, the Jr. Grand Marshal, Miss Merry Christmas, horses, floats and, of course, Ole' St. Nick himself will parade from Athens High School on Hwy. 31 to Hometown Grocery on Jefferson Street. [View Page]

Fiddlin' on the Square and BBQ Cook Off []
Sept 24, Athens Fiddlin' on the Square and BBQ Cookoff 256-278-6436. www.spiritofathens.com. Free. Downtown--Bring your banjo, fiddle, or any other musical instrument and join in the fun. Within walking distance from Athens State University, Downtown Athens is the perfect place to find a spot on the courthouse lawn or sidewalk to jam with local musicians. Shopping and dining also available as well as Southern BBQ. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. [View Page]

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention []
Oct 7-8, Athens Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention 256-233-8215. www.athens.edu. Admission charged. Athens State University Campus--Known as the Gradddaddy of MidSouth Fiddlers Conventions, the TVOTFC attracts some 15,000-20,000 old time music enthusiast to the campus of Athens State University the first weekend in October each year. Competition categories include: Harmonica, Mandolin, Bluegrass Banjo, Dobro, Dulcimer, Old Time Singing, Beginning Fiddler, Finger Picking Guitar, Senior Fiddler, Old time Banjo, Classic Old Time Fiddler, Flat Picking Guitar, Bluegrass Band, Junior Fiddler, Old Time Band and Buck Dancing. $11,870 in cash prizes is awarded to the five finalist in each category, with the Fiddle Champion receiving $1,000 and a loving cup trophy. An Arts and Crafts show is held in conjunction with the musical competition. Proceeds go towards scholarships and other campus projects. Fri., 7 p.m. until; Sat., 8:30 a.m. until. [View Page]

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention []
Oct 1-2, Athens Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention 256-233-8200. www.athens.edu. Admission charged. Athens State University--Music lovers and musicians from more than 30 states come together for one of the largest and oldest fiddlers conventions in the nation. Competition in 18 categories, more than 150 booths, tasty treats, arts and crafts. Fri., 7 p.m. until; Sat., 8:30 a.m. until. [View Page]

Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby []
Oct 2, Athens Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby 256-233-8728. www.KeepAthensLimestoneBeautiful.com. Fee for participants only. Big Spring Memorial Park--A rubber duck race with a Grand Prize of $1,000 and many other valuable prizes in support of Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful. 4 p.m. [View Page]

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