October

OCT. 1-10 – Chattanooga – RiverRocks Festival includes more than 90 events to appeal to a broad range of visitors, including hot air balloons in Coolidge Park, IMAX great adventure films, kids activities, canoe jousting, kayak races and leisure paddle rides, geocaching, bike rides, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain biling, trail running events and more. For more informa-tion, visit www.RiverRocksChattanooga.com

OCT. 2 – Elizabethton – Workshop: Beginners Quillwork Techniques at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site. Discover the traditional art of quillwork – creating embroidered patterns out of porcupine quills, often used by Native Americans to deco-rate clothing and accessories. Find out how to obtain, sort, pluck and dye porcupine quills. Learn three different quillwork techniques: sawtooth, bi-color sawtooth and single thread line. The techniques will be practiced on a piece of brain-tanned buckskin that can be turned into a bracelet or attached to a larger item. Bring scissors, tweezers and a chair. The workshop is $65. Class limit: 15. For more information, call 423-543-5808 or visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.

OCT. 2 – Farragut – 2010 Union Bluegrass Festival sponsored by Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The family-oriented event includes championship barbecue, world-class bluegrass music, arts and crafts and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. For more information, call Gaye at 865-966-9040.

OCT. 2 – Kingsport – Environmental Education Workshop at Warriors’ Path State Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn to use nearby, familiar environments as natural classrooms for your children and students. Try teaching techniques that bring conservation to life. Especially for teachers and youth leaders. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required. For more information, call park naturalist Marty Silver at 423-239-6786 or 423-239-8531 or e-mail Marty.Silver@state.tn.us.

OCT. 2 – Maryville – Concert: Pete Huttlinger, champion fingerstyle guitarist, at Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, call 865-983-3330.

OCT. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-21 – Lookout Mountain, GA. – Rocktoberfest at Rock City from noon to 5 p.m. every Satur-day and Sunday in October. Experience the German culture with authentic music, food, activities and fun. Hear bands from Nashville, Birmingham and Atlanta. New this year is the Kodak Gnome Photo Contest where guests can bring their gnomes from home, purchase a favorite from Rock City’s gift shop or spy their favorite already in the gardens and find the most unique (G-rated) photo op. Send photos to Meagan@rockruby.com and upload them to Rock City’s Facebook page during the first two weeks of Rocktoberfest for a chance to win a Kodak M-series camera. For more information, visit www.seerockcity.com.

OCT. 8-10 – Ewing, Va. – Militia Muster at Historic Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park. Meet the citizen soldiers that protected the settlements on the Virginia frontier. For more information, call the park at 276-445-3065 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/wildroad.htm.

OCT. 8-11 – Ewing, Va. – Martin’s Station Fall Encampent at Historic Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park. History comes to life with a weekend of history and adventure. Meet historical figures such as Joseph Martin, William Preston, Ebe-nezar Titus and others. Visit and 18th century market fair and meet skilled colonial tradesmen and participate in life as it was on Virginia’s frontier. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Spe-cial evening hours Saturday from 6 to 7. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call the park at 276-445-3065 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/wildroad.htm.

OCT. 9 – Elizabethton – Workshop: Step-by-Step Oil Painting at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site with instructor Kay Braswell. Discover oil on canvas through wet-on-wet painting techniques. Beginners are welcome. Learn the Bob Ross techniques for painting or come to improve the skills you already possess. The workshop is $50 and includes supplies. Class limit: 15. Minimum class size: 6. For more information, call 423-543-5808 or visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.

OCT. 9 – Ewing, Va. – Wilderness Road Heritage Festival at Wilderness Road State Park. Appalachian crafts and children’s festival will fill the lawn of the Karlan mansion as bluegrass music fills the air. Enjoy the smell of home cooking by various food vendors. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call the park at 276-445-3065 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/wildroad.htm.

OCT. 9 – Maryville – Rising Star Blount Habitat for Humanity Fund Raiser Show and Sale at Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville. Hours are 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 or more, call 865-983-3330.

OCT. 16 – Elizabethton – Workshop: Primitive Pottery I – Handbuilding at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site. This two-part class begins with learning primitive techniques to create functional pottery from clay. The pieces will be pit-fired in Part II of the class on Nov. 6. Register no later than one week prior to the class. The workshop is $40 and includes supplies.. Class limit: 10. For more information, call 423-543-5808 or visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.

OCT. 20 – Elizabethton – Workshop: Step-by-Step Oil Painting at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site with instructor Kay Braswell. Discover oil on canvas through wet-on-wet painting techniques. Beginners are welcome. Learn the Bob Ross techniques for painting or come to improve the skills you already possess. The workshop is $50 and includes supplies. Class limit: 15. Minimum class size: 6. For more information, call 423-543-5808 or visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.

OCT. 21-24 – Asheville, N.C. – Southern Highlands Craft Fair at the Asheville Civic Center featuring more than 200 fine craft booths, demonstrations, traditional music and entertainment. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7. Children under 12 are free. For more information, visit www.craftguild.org.

OCT. 22 – Athens – Quilt Presentation and Lecture: The Hidden World of Illinois Amish Quilts by national quilt expert Janice Tauer Wass at the McMinn County Living History Museum’s national quilt show. Wass’ lecture is at 6 p.m. and will cost $5 for museum members and $10 for non-members. The workshop is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and will cost $70 for members and $75 for nonmenbers. A supply kit will be provided for workshop participants. Special tour packages are avail-able for groups of 10 or more. For more information, visit www.livingheritagemuseum.com or call 423-745-0329.

OCT. 23 – Elizabethton – Workshop: Cornhusk Dolls at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site. Kick off the fall season with this old-time tradition. Choose from a variety of styles, including Native American dolls, Victorian dolls or something of your own design. Bring a large bowl and a pair of scissors. The workshop is $25. Class limit: 10. For more information, call 423-543-5808 or visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.

OCT. 29-30 – Ewing, Va. – Pumpkins in the Park at Wilderness Road State Park. Enjoy a night of fun and fright as ghouls, ghosts and goblins invade the park. The haunted trail hayride highlights the spooktacular event as brave souls are guided along a creepy trail featuring dramatic and spooky scenes and a few surprises sure to generate screans of fun and fright. The second night also includes pumpkin painting, face painting, storytelling, costume contests, music and a community-based Trunk-or-Treat where children can enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween atmosphere in a safe environment. Admission is $3 per vehicle on Friday and $5 per vehicle on Saturday. Hours are 6-10 p.m. Friday and 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the park at 276-445-3065 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/wildroad.htm.