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Wednesday, May 21st
Festival Officially begins in the Buford Pusser Memorial Park in Adamsville, Tennessee
Carnival Rides, Booths, Food and Entertainment
***NOTE*** A Special Announcement is forthcoming concerning a special celebrity musical guest! Keep checking back for more information.
Thursday, May 22
50's & 60's Music under the pavilion.
Carnival Rides, Booths, Food and Entertainment.
Friday, May 23
***ATTENTION*** Plans are currently being made concerning a possible charter bus tour of historical Sheriff Buford Pusser sites of interest. Buford Pusser historian Steve Sweat and Dwana Pusser will lead the tour. Sites of interest include the Tennessee and Mississippi state line where Buford fought against crime and corruption, the McNairy County Courthouse where Buford's office is still located and the old McNairy County Jail. There must be at least 30 people pre-book the event in order to schedule the bus. Lunch will be included. For more information call 731-632-9402.The very popular Adamsville will take place under the pavilion. Start time is 6 p.m. There will be a total of $600 in cash prizes!
Adamsville Idol age groups include: 9-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-21 years and 22-40 years.
This year's Adamsville Idol is adding a new age group. Starting this year 40 years and up will be able to participate. "I think we have missed a lot of really top notch talent" said Dwana Pusser.
Each age group winner will receive $100. The over-all winner will receive an additional $100!
For more information concerning this year's Adamsville Idol, contact Atoyia Barnes at 731-646-1475.
At sunset, the original Walking Tall will be shown in the park.
Carnival Rides and Booths will continue.
Saturday, May 245-K Run - Call 731-632-1401 for more information.
Softball Tournament
Antique Car Show in the park.
Parade - The parade will consist of law enforcement officers and their patrol cars. McGruff the Crime Dog will be the grand marshal!
We invite officers from anywhere to take part in this special event. We want to honor all law enforcement! Law enforcement agencies interested in being a part of the parade should call 731-632-9402.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. under the pavilion. The Local and National law Enforcement Officer of the Year will be honored.
Carnival Rides will be available all day Saturday for all ages. A Choo Choo Train will be there for the kids to ride! Bring the entire family! All kinds of interesting booths and vendors will be on hand as well.
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! There will be all kinds of souther food at the festival! BBQ, Fried Pies and much more!
Story Telling at the Buford Pusser Museum 5 p.m.
Stories of the famous sheriff will be told by Steve Sweat and Jack Coffman.
Bluegrass Music under the pavilion starts at 5 p.m.
20th Annual Buford Pusser Pageant - Saturday, May 17Place - The Marty in Adamsville, Tennessee
Time - 4 p.m
Ages - Infants to Mrs.
For more information call 731-632-1401.
Volunteers Needed! If you would like to help during this year's Buford Pusser Festival, call 731-632-9402
