2004 Irish Celebration Schedule
Historical Society Wells Creek Basin Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
3215 State Route 149, Erin, TN, 2:00 p.m.
Reception immediately following at Highland Rim Head Start
Sponsored by Houston County Historical Society"
Saturday, March 6th
Tiny Prince and Princess & Little Miss Houston County Pageants
Houston County High School Forum
Sponsored by Houston County Recreation Club
For more information contact Lorrie Ann Cooksey (931) 289-2888."
Thursday, March 11th
Lions Club Talent Show
Gospel Night
Houston County High School Forum, 6:30 p.m
Sponsored by Houston County Lion’s Club
For more information, contact Joel Nolen (931) 289-4318">
Friday, March 12th
Kick-off Breakfast
Erin City Hall 9:00 a.m.
Naming of Lord High Mayor and Emerald Award Winners
Lions Club Talent Show
Country and Blue Grass
Houston County High School Forum, 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Houston County Lion’s Club
For more information, contact Joel Nolen (931) 289-4318."
Saturday, March 13th
Rotary Golf Tournament
Paris Landing, 8:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Erin Rotary Club.
For more information, contact Ray Fussell (931) 289-5500.
Young Miss Houston County, Junior Miss Houston County, Miss Houston County, Ms. Houston County Pageants
Houston County High School Forum
Sponsored by Houston County Recreation Club
For more information contact Regina Hudson (931) 721-3071.">
Sunday, March 14th
Irish Bass Tournament
Danville, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$50/boat + optional Big Fish fee of $10. 90% Payback.
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
For more information, contact Kristi Basey (931) 827-4521.."
Monday, March 15th
Carnival Begins
Betsy Ligon Park & along Front Street."
(March 18—Family Night-Weather Permitting)
Sponsored by Houston County Recreation Club."
Thursday, March 18th
Irish Luncheon
Erin City Hall, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tickets $6.50
Baked potato bar, salads, and homemade desserts
(Group rates available)
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
Irish Café and Market Place
Erin City Hall, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Come sample various flavored coffees and hot chocolates while sampling some of the best homemade desserts in the South! Bring some extra money to purchase various souvenirs and many other Irish “must haves.”
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
Music in the Square
Public Square, Downtown Erin, 7:00 p.m.
Take a quick break from the carnival to indulge your ears with rhythm, country and blues. Local bands will be performing to the delight of fans. Don’t forget your lawn chair and a blanket!
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
For more information, contact Dana Miller (931) 289-5500. ."
Friday, March 19th
Irish Banquet and Silent Auction
Erin City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Come feast on a delicious meal and purchase unique and valuable items with a flare for anything and everything Irish. Harpist Sheila Mitchell-Hart will be performing. All moneys raised go to benefit Chamber of Commerce sponsored programs.
Tickets—$17 per person
(All ticket holders are eligible for door prizes donated by local and area businesses.)
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce."
Saturday, March 20th
Arts, Crafts and Food Booths
Public Square, Downtown Erin, 8:30 a.m.-until ?
Arrive early for the parade and shop with vendors from all over the United States. Come hungry and forget that diet! There will be plenty of food to please any appetite.
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
Leprechaun Parade (Kiddie Parade)
Line up at Erin Church of the Nazarene, 10:30 a.m.
Judging begins at 10:45 a.m. No registration needed, however, late entries will not be eligible for prizes. Toys R’ Us gift cards donated by Traditions First Bank.
For more information, contact Dana Miller or Ray Fussell at (931) 289-5500.
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
Grand Parade—11:00 a.m.
Line up at Houston County Middle School, 8:00 a.m.
Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. sharp!
For more information, contact Diane Lynch (931) 721-3100.
Sponsored by Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce
The Great Irish Fish Fry
City Hall, Immediately following the parade.
This long-standing tradition is as popular as the parade. Don’t miss out on some of the best fried catfish this side of the Tennessee River!
Sponsored by the Erin Church of God of Prophesy
Dana C. Miller