| Cornfest Wheels in Motion |
| September 27th - 7:00 a.m. |
Enjoy the safe and healthy family fun of a bicycle ride starting at Kiwanis Park and following a predetermined and escorted route through the streets of Union City, with refreshments available at the end of the ride. This is not a race, and all participants will get free T-shirts(while supplies last). All children must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event! For more information, contact Heather Kendall, Director of Obion County Schools Coordinated School Health, at (731) 885-7171 or send her an e-mail. Sponsored by Obion County Schools - Coordinated School Health Program.
| Pets in the Park |
| September 27th - 8:30 a.m Lineup; Judging 9:00 a.m. |
| Kiwanis Park Gazebo MAP |
Be sure to line up at 8:30 a.m. for a chance to enter your pet in one of several great categories, including Cutest, Best Costume, Most Obedient, Most Unusual, Funniest, and Owner/Pet Look-a-like. There's also a special category for Pet-less child in costume carrying stuffed animal. Winners in each category will receive a trophy, and all participants will receive a ribbon. The first 50 entries will also receive a "Pets in the Park" T-shirt by local artist! One entry form and $5 registration fee required for each pet. Entry forms are available here, at the Main Street Office on Depot Street, and at the Obion County Chamber of Commerce Office. Please make sure are pets and children are supervised at all times and that all pets are properly controlled. Adults must be inattendace with their pets or children under 12 years of age at all times. Owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Sponsored by Essential Bodywear(Lynn Glover).
| Commercial Bank Kid's Day |
| September 27th - 9-11 a.m. |
| Commercial Bank(815 East Reelfoot Ave.) MAP |
Come to a morning full of fun for kids grades K-6 and their parents. Meet your local policeman and get fingerprinted for safety certification or meet your local firemen and explore the fire truck. Free face painting, balloons, coke and popcorn for all kids. Entertainment by the Magical Minks. Register to win prizes( must be present to win)! For more information, contact Kurt Baggett at (731) 884-4207 or (731) 446-6190. Sponsored by the Commercial Bank and Trust.
| Art in the Park |
| September 27th - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Kiwanis Park MAP |
Enjoy original works by local artists in a variety of media, including antiques/collectibles, ceramics, fiber, paintings, water colors, photography, jewelry, mixed media, metal, pottery, wood, and many others. If you're feeling creative, click here for more information. For a registration form, contact Penny Autry at (731) 335-2300 or Lynn Glover at (731) 446-9091. Sponsored by Union City Electric System.
| Riverboat John |
| September 27th 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Kiwanis Park MAP |
| It's a rare thing these days to spend an evening listening to old stories, songs, and quips from the past, so come enjoy Riverboat John's unique style of family entertainment. Listen to old standards like "Old Man River", "Danny Boy", and "Shenandoah", or his stories about Louis Armstrong, Long John Silver, Tom Sawyer, and Huck Finn. Visit his website here. |
| "Creative Chair" Silent Auction Fund Raiser |
| September 27th - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Kiwanis Park MAP |
Use your imagination to decorate or design a unique chair using paint, fabrics, or whatever you want, to be sold at the Art in the Park event. Ladder back, Adirondack, new or antique chairs are acceptable, but recliners are discouraged. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are welcome. Applications are available here and must be submitted by September 20th. Please drop the chair off at Penelope's ( 230 First Street, Union City) by noon Friday, September 26th. For more information contact Penny Autry at (731) 335-2300. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Penelope's.
| Junior Auxiliary Pumpkin Decorating Contest |
| September 27th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Kiwanis Park MAP |
| Be sure to bring your child to the pumpkin decorating contest held by the Obion County Juniors Auxiliary. Age groups include 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 years. Judging will take place at 2:30, and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Olivia Riley at (731) 885-3568. Sponsored by the Obion County Junior Auxiliary. A special thanks to Virgin's Nursery for donating the pumpkins. |
| Tyson "Free" Family Feed |
| September 27th - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Kiwanis Park MAP |
Celebrate the return of Fall with delicious Tyson chicken! 2,000 pieces of free chicken and sides will be served by Tyson Team Members while the food lasts. For more information, contact Andrew Blair, Reba Smyth, or C.C. Holloway at (731) 886-4700. Sponsored by Tyson Foods.