5th Annual Red, White & Bluegrass celebration

This year’s celebration will be held in Cosby on July 6th & 7th, 2007. Join us for high quality, hand made art & crafts, great food, and lively music.

This year the show will be hosted by The BBQ Garden & Café and The House of Douglas Scottish Bakery. There will be plenty to eat including Wanda’s special smoked ribs, BBQ pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches as well as plenty of side items to choose from. And they offer two dining areas. One is a large screened in pavilion for open air, cafe style dining, the other is a fully enclosed, air conditioned dining area for those who prefer it. And of course you may order your food "to go" if you want to wander the show while you eat. 20% of the profits from food sales will be donated to the local Red Cross, who will be on-site to talk about their programs.

Live Music
Local bluegrass musicians join us to entertain you with toe tapping bluegrass and old style mountain music. This music will be offered on the indoor stage of the BBQ Garden dining pavilion, so you can sit and eat or enjoy a cool beverage while you listen regardless of weather.

Art & Crafts
Crafters from around the region will be displaying their hand made art and fine craft works, some will be demonstrating as well. This Treasures of Appalachia, Inc. Art & Craft Gathering features a variety of area artists who produce their own hand-made goods.

Special Exhibits and Workshops
We’re planning some extra entertainment as well, so drop in and check out the show, Friday July 6th and Saturday, July 7th. The show opens at 10:00 AM. Arts & Crafts will be available until at least 5:00 PM, later if the artist wishes. The BBQ Garden will be open with music and food until 10:00 PM.

The BBQ Garden & Café is located right on Hwy 321 in Cosby, along the route designated by MSNBC as the 3rd most scenic byway in the nation, across the road from the Cosby School. Free, off street parking is provided. For directions call (423) 487-3220.

New Tourism Council Chairperson Named

By: Duay O'Neil

Source: The Newport Plain Talk 06-14-2007

NEWPORT-Marie Bittinger was unanimously elected chairperson of the Cocke County Tourism Council during its meeting on Monday at the Sagebrush Restaurant. Bittinger replaces Brenda Shultz, who resigned recently to devote more time to her family's rafting business. Shultz will retain her position as council member.