The 1st Annual Cystic Fibrosis Adult 5K Run and a Kid Fun Run allow all to participate in a benefit run and earn an inaugural t-shirt; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies. Adult 5K Run registration 6:30 a.m. with $15 fee at Union City High School (run to Kiwanis Park). Kid Fun Run registration - 7:30 a.m. with $10 fee at Kiwanis Park; the 8 a.m. run will be posted near areas of the Kiwanis Park. For more information contact Laney Rogers here. Sponsored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Want some fun physical activity that you can enjoy with the whole family. Try CornFest's "Wheels in Motion" bike ride. Note that this is not a competitive race and no trophies will be awarded. Minors must be accompanied by their parents.   Leaving the Chuch of Christ at Exchange St., participants will follow a route to Graham Park and through the Knox Daniel Community and then return to the Church of Christ at Exchange Street. When you or your family feel they’ve gone half as far as possible, turn around and head for the Obion County Career Technology Center in the Industrial Park on North 5th Street for refreshments and goodies donated by local businesses (t-shirts, water bottles, etc.) Application deadline: September 22nd. Entry forms available here.  Contact Heather Kendall at 885-7171 (home #: 884-9028 or cell #: 592-1422 cell) or by email. Sponsored by Obion County Schools – Coordinated School Health Program.

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 or at the Main Street Office on Depot Street.  Please make sure are pets and children are supervised at all times and that all pets are properly controlled.  Owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Sponsored by Essential Bodywear(Lynn Glover) and Sweetwater Farms.

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.

BBQ Judging

September 29th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Grand Champion BBQ team will be determined by experienced judges on Saturday at 2 p.m.. Registration forms are available here or at the Main Street Office on Depot Street. If you are interested, contact Jennifer Bagwell  at (731) 885-0211. Sponsored by Tyson foods and Atmos Energy.

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 10th. Please drop the chair off at Penelope's ( 230 First Street, Union City) by noon Friday, September 28th. For more information contact Penny Autry at (731) 335-2300.  Winners will be announced at 5 p.m.