Entertainment
Pumpkintown jams on FOUR stages with local & regional musicians, performers, storytelling, living history and more... Scroll down for stage schedules.
2011- Artist Line up & Biographies
Michael Jacobs
Award-winning Cherokeerecording artist Michael Jacobs creates a compelling musical mixture of Native American, roots rock, pop, and folk. He doesn't just address Native American culture or issues - he addresses human issues: peace, justice, suffering, the environment, relationships, personal responsibility, and wholeness.www.sacrednation.com/index.htm
RelianceVersatile and eclectic material, great harmonies, and classy pickin' combined, make Reliance an all-around great band!
FreeFlow
Their style and lead vocals have been compared to Allison Krauss and Andrew Peterson. Their folk and bluegrass inspirations are obvious whether they are hammering out an upbeat toe tapping tune or offering a thought provoking ballad.
Grammy-nominated
singer / songwriter. Carla Jo’s career has taken her to such places as
Nashville's "You Can Be A Star" (winner) and performances at the
International Special Olympics and the Live Opry Theater in Branson, MO.
Her years as an entertainer have allowed her the opportunity to meet
and perform with some of the great legends of the Country and Gospel
Music industry. Some of the artists include: Little Jimmy Dickens, Dale
Reeves, Lee Greenwood, Ronnie McDowell, Con Hunley, Jack Green, Chet
Atkins, Confederate Railroad and Gold City
Dalton
Roberts is a poet, a musician, a philosopher, columnist, former school
teacher, blogger, a former politician and a wonderful entertainer. Not
bad for a young man from Watering Trough, Tn.
Dalton brings a strong blues flavored guitar to his self penned
songs, which can be hilariously funny or painfully sad. You'll laugh
and you'll cry and walk away wanting more. Dalton usually brings an
equally talented guest along to join in the fun. See Dalton at the
Pavilllion Stage at 3pm.
Shane
Lowe will be performing on the Pavillion stage at 12pm. Shane will be
doing originals as well as some covers from the past. Shane wrote this
years festival theme song " Come on Down To Pumpkintown". Hear it on the home page of this website .
Deborah Nerren Holland
Deborah Nerren Holland, a former
teacher from Cleveland, Tn, will be storytelling throughout
the festival grounds during Pumpkintown. She will be featured on the Derby Downs stage at 11am and
1pm.
Jamie Russell
Singer songwriter Jamie Russell will be playing his songs on the Pavillion Stage at 1 & 4pm.
Jamie, an Army veteran and a Cherokee, will be sharing his knowledge throughout the day in the Cherokee Living History
Section of Pumpkintown in the Market Park.
Taylor Cain
Taylor Cain guitarist and singer will be sharing her
talents at both the Pavillion and Derby Downs Stages. Taylor's unique
and contemporary style is a must listen.
Entertainment Schedule-----
on the 4 stages & Living History Stage
The Legacy Stage-
corner White & Madison Sts
Sponsored by Legacy Productions
10:00 Free Flow
11:00 Ron Clayton
12:00 Michael Jacobs
1:00 Free Flow
2:00 Ron Clayton
2:45 Michael Jacobs
4:00 Carla Jo Carr & The Silver Wings Band
Derby Downs Stage -
corner Washington/Jackson
10:00 Lighthouse Church Dancers
11:00 Deborah Nerren Holland
11:30 Doggie Costume Contest Winners Announced
12:00 Athens Kiwanis Club/TWC Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Contest Winners Announced
12:30 Pumpkin Carving Contest between State Senator
Mike Bell and State Representative John Forgety
1:30 Armfield Dance Academy
3:00 McMinn County High School Cheerleaders
3:30 Taylor Cain
Market Park Pavillion Stage
11:00 Rolling Thunder-Presentation honoring
P.O. W.s and M.I.A.s
12:00 Shane Lowe
1:00 Jamie Russell
2:00 Taylor Cain
3:00 Dalton Roberts
4:00 Jamie Russell
Knight Park Stage -
between Jackson & White at College St
10:00 Starr Mountain Talent
12:00 Reliance
1:00 Starr Mountain Talent
2:00 Reliance
3:00 Guitar Workshop
4:00 Combo #5
Mutt Strut & Doggie
Costume Contest
Schedule
10:45 Costume Judging at Happy Hounds after Mutt Strut
11:30 Winners Announced at Legacy Stage
Mutt Strut Parade (no fee for parade only)
10:00 Participants line-up @ Happy Hounds
10:30 Mutts Strut around the square and back toHappy Hounds for Costume Judging
11:30 Winners Announced at Derby Downs Stage
