Calling all Southern cooks to enter this competition with their favorite family recipes for white beans, cornbread, and corn. Cooks will set up and prepare their food at Kiwanis Park; electricity will be provided. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, consistency, and aroma. Following the judging. any remaining food will be offered to the public. Registration forms are available here, at Main Street Office on Depot Street(back of Suedell's), and at the Obion County Chamber Office on Church Street. Entry fee is $5/entry (Cornbread and beans are counted as separate entries). For more information, contact Billy Jack Cranford at (731) 885-0155. Sponsored by the Hanilton-Ryker Company.

Bring your kids to Kiwanis park for an afternoon of fun with the ladies of the Junior Auxiliary. There will be face-painting, games, and arts and crafts! For more information, contact Christine Harris at (731) 446-4462.  Sponsored by Obion County Junior Auxiliary.

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.

Compete with a singled bed on wheels(decorated to tyour taste) to see who has the fastest bed in town! Teams of 5(1 rider & 4 pushers) will be competing for the following prizes: $100 First Place, $50 Second Place, $25 Third Place, $25 Best Decorated.. For an application, go here  or contact May Simpson at (731) 446-7434, Glenda Chrisp at (731) 885-8330, or Lynn Glover at (731) 446-9091. Sponsored by the Italian Vineyard and Grillé.

Sign up at 1 p.m. to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the 1-minute race for the biggest “Cob Cleaner” title or by registering in the 1.5 minute battle to find the best “Shucker” in the county! Contact Amy Stone, (731) 536-4419. Corn Eating contest sponsored by Helena Chemical Company; Corn Shucking contest sponsored by TN Dept. of Agriculture.