The City of La Vergne’s annual festival celebrating La Vergne and its citizens.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
This year's theme is: TBAOld Timers’ Day 2010 is gearing up to be the biggest and best festival ever. From the La Vergne Rescue Squad’s Country Ham breakfast to the Parade and from the music to the closing fireworks, the day will be filled with activities for the entire family.
In addition, the Children's and Seniors Zones will be full of special surprises and the senior citizens will offer traditional favorites in their tent. Plan now to celebrate the city and its citizens during Old Timers’ Day 2010, Sept. 18, at La Vergne’s Veterans Memorial Park.
This is, obviously, an outdoor event. It will take place rain or shine. Refunds are not given for Acts of God.
The 2010 sponsors are the City of La Vergne, First Tennessee Bank, Tennessee Tourism, and others to be announced.
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THE DAY'S EVENTS:
Performers are starting to be confirmed.6-10am
Country Ham Breakfast
La Vergne Rescue Squad
141 Gambill Lane, La Vergne
10:30am
Parade
11:00am
Entertainer 1
11:40am
Entertainer 2
12:20pm
Entertainer 3
1:00pm
Opening remarks -- main stage
Prayer - Jim Morgan of the La Vergne Church of Christ
National Anthem - Randy Berg of Grace Church
Mayor Ronnie Erwin welcomes the crowd and introduces the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
1:20pm
Entertainer 4
2:00pm
Entertainer 5
2:40pm
Entertainer 6
3:20pm
Entertainer 7
7:30pm (dark)
Fireworks
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HOW TO GET THERE:
The event will be held in the Veterans Memorial Park, off Murfreesboro Road, in La Vergne.From Murfreesboro: Take I-24 West to exit 66 (Sam Ridley Parkway). Take a right at the exit, go 2.5 miles to the La Vergne exit. Take a right off the exit on Murfreesboro Road. Travel 2.6 miles to Floyd Mayfield Drive.
From Nashville: Take I-24 East to exit 64 (Waldron Road). Take a right at the exit, go 2.3 miles to Murfreesboro Road. Take a right and travel 1.2 miles to Floyd Mayfield Drive.
Parking for festival attendees is located at parking lots throughout town. There will be no parking on Floyd Mayfield Drive. Parking for vendors with proper credentials is available behind the stage area at the park. Only those with handicapped plates or placards will be allowed to park inside the festival area. Limited space is available.
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ENJOY THE PARADE:
The parade begins at 10:30am and runs from City Hall, south in the North bound lane of Murfreesboro Road (Highways 41/70) to Floyd Mayfield Drive, then down Floyd Mayfield Drive and into Veterans Memorial Park.Grand Marshal - Carrie Smith
Mrs. Smith, who currently works at the La Vergne desk of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, has been active in business and volunteer work within La Vergne all of her life.
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ENJOY THE CHILDREN'S EVENT ZONE, SENIOR CITIZENS AND DEMONSTRATOR AREAS:
The Library's Children's Area -- sponsored by the La Vergne Library -- will have entertainment, story telling, inflatables, face painting, duck pond, make-a-craft and much more for the young people.The Senior Citizens Area -- sponsored by the La Vergne Senior Citizen Center -- is full of food, baked goods, crafts and more. Stop by and see what they have to offer.
The Demonstrator Area will be filled with demonstrators such as quilters, sewers, blacksmiths and more. It's always a popular event at the festival.
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ENTERTAINER INFORMATION:
Selection of the 2010 Entertainers is in progress. Check back often as we release information. You can also check out our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/oldtimersday.Return to Top
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DON'T FORGET THE EVENING'S FIREWORKS:
This year's fireworks display will be provided by Pyro Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. This is the same group that did the amazing displays (complete with music) for 2007 through 2009. Don't forget to come out and see one of Middle Tennessee's most exciting displays. The action begins around 7:30pm.Return to Top
ART DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS:
The annual Old Timers' Day Art Contest is on again!See the Art Design Contest section for details.
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OLD TIMERS’ DAY SERVES AS A FUND RAISER FOR MANY VERY IMPORTANT GROUPS:
Many area groups -- including the Library, Senior Center, Police Athletic League, and area church and school groups -- use Old Timers' Day as a major fund-raiser for their organization.This is the perfect day for those groups to raise funds through food or craft sales, silent auctions and other fund-raising events.
Support your local organizations' fund-raising efforts by attending Old Timers' Day 2010.
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ART DESIGN CONTEST:
The annual Old Timers' Day art contest is on again!And this year, the contest has been opened to young people, first through seventh grade. This is for Rutherford County School children as well as home-schooled children.
Any student in those grades as of April 1, 2010 are welcome to enter the contest. Winner of the overall contest will get a trophy and a $50 savings bond. The winner will then be allowed to compete with adults for the T-shirt design contest.
The design must have the Old Timers' Day logo on it, along with the date (Sept. 18, 2010) and Veteran's Memorial Park, La Vergne Tennessee.
Winner of the main contest gets a trophy and $200.
The contest begins March 1, 2010. Deadline for entry is June 1, 2010.
For details of how the design should be presented and to register Click Here.
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ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES:
Entertainment packages for the 2010 event were be accepted from Nov. 1, 2009 through March 5, 2010.There are only seven (7) available for artist performances, which begin at 11am and end around 4pm. The performances are 30 minutes long with a break for loading and unloading in between.
If you are interested in being considered send us a CD of the music or -- in the case of dancers -- a DVD of their performance, a professional photo (snapshots will not be accepted), and a bio of the artist or group on CD.
Types of music usually considered include country, bluegrass, gospel (Southern and contemporary) and oldies. Only those with a 30-minute set will be considered. Single-song entries will not be considered. All types of performers will be considered; however, no one is guaranteed a slot until the committee has a chance to hear their CD or watch their DVD.
We do not pay for travel or hotel expenses. The average pay for performances is $350.00.
Send your information to "Old Timers Day/City of La Vergne" 5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne, TN 37086.
You must include a contact number, address and active -- often checked -- e-mail address.
If selected, we will need a Social Security Number or Federal Income Tax number. No exceptions.
All Star Audio is the stage and sound company we will be using for the 2010 festival. To contact them -- if you were selected as a performer -- call 615-220-0260.
A drum set will be provided the day of the event to help speed up the transition process. Each set is 30 minutes long with a 15-minute break between acts.
For more information contact Angie Mayes at 207-4678 or 287-8690. She can be e-mailed at amayes at lavergne.org.
Your performance either in its entirety or partially may be videotaped for use on La Vergne Channel 3 at a later date. The footage can be requested for $15 for a DVD. Call La Vergne Channel 3 at 793-6295 for more information.
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GET YOUR BOOTH TODAY:
Sign up on-line to reserve booth space Booth applications are now being accepted. Deadline to sign-up is Aug. 21, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS!All sign-ups or correspondence about the 2010 Old Timers' Day for booths or for parade entries must be in writing. See sign-up on-line. If you have questions e-mail ksmathers@lavergne.org for food and craft vendors or amayes@lavergne.org for business tent vendors, parade entries or sponsorships.
There are three types of booths available - Sales, Food, and Informational. Applications are now being accepted. This includes all booths which are to serve as fund-raisers as well.
Exclusives are not available, unless requested for by company policy. The La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department is in charge of coordinating sales and food booths. Angie Mayes is in charge of coordinating the business/informational booths.
General Information for all booths
ALL vendors must setup between 6:00am and 9:00am and remain setup until at least 4:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS!
Vendor passes are required to drive into the festival area for set up and take down. For safety purposes, no vendor cars will be allowed within the festival area during the day.
SALES BOOTHS:
Sales booths can be purchased for the following amounts:
9 feet x 16 feet (1 parking space) = $30
18 feet x 16 feet (2 parking spaces) = $45
27 feet x 16 feet (3 parking spaces) = $60
36 feet x 16 feet (4 parking spaces) - $75
45 feet x 16 feet (5 parking spaces) - $90
(see information below on Tents)
FOOD BOOTHS:
Food booths can be purchase for the following amounts:
9 feet x 16 feet (1 parking space) = $45
18 feet x 16 feet (2 parking spaces) = $60
27 feet x 16 feet (3 parking spaces) = $75
36 feet x 16 feet (4 parking spaces) = $90
45 feet by 16 feet (5 parking spaces) = $105
(see information below on Tents)
Water is NOT available.
Please make sure you buy enough spaces to accommodate the size of your trailer, including the tongue. Do not allow the front of your trailer to fall into someone else's space.
INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS:
Businesses can also get into the informational tent. There can be no selling of items, either outright or through silent auction, in the business/informational tents. This is for the handing out of information only. No food can be distributed in the business/informational tents. Candy and water are permitted. You should sign up on-line. The deadline to sign up is Aug 21, 2010.
You must bring your own table, chairs and supplies. A 40' x 80' tent is provided. The space is 10' x 5'. Generators are not provided -- and not encouraged - within the business tent. You are to do your own drawing, taking names throughout the day and getting in touch with the winner after the festival is over.
TENT INFORMATION:
A 10' x 10' tent will not fit into one parking space. Therefore, two spaces will be needed to accommodate a tent of that size. In the same manner, a 20' x 10' tent will not fit into two parking spaces. Three will be needed.
You must use concrete bricks or tubs filled with concrete to hold your tent down. There is to be NO staking of tents into the asphalt parking lot.
GENERATOR INFORMATION:
Generators are available for the food and sales vendors for $35 per outlet. Please note that using strip cords to connect all of your equipment may cause the circuit breaker to trip. If you have many items to connect to a strip, you will probably need more than one outlet.
If you need a 220 50amp outlet you must reserve the outlet in advance. The cost for 220 hookups is $100.
You must bring at least 100 feet of heavy extension cords for this event. The main generator is a shared 56 KW generator with a limitation of 110 volt, 20 amp plug per hookup. Many people hook onto this generator for their various needs. Plug-ins for smaller, four person generators can be purchased. They also carry a maximum of 110 volt, 20 amp plugs. If this will not work for you -- or if you require more amperage -- you will need to bring your own generator.
If this will not work for you or if you require more amperage, you will need to your own generator. If you have had problems with this in the past, you must bring your own generator.
Please be mindful of those around you when bringing your own generator. Some generators emit fumes and are loud; causing other to not have the ideal day they have planned.
Also, if you plan on staying until the fireworks (generally past 5:00pm), you will need to supply your own power source.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Mail your check or money order payable to "Old Timers Day/City of La Vergne" within 10 business days to:
La Vergne Parks and Recreation Dept
5093 Murfreesboro Road
La Vergne, TN 37086
If you would like to drop off your payment you may bring it to the
La Vergne Parks and Recreation Dept
294 Sand Hill Road
La Vergne, TN 37086
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Unpaid booth spaces will not be honored and will be given to the next person in line.
We will make every attempt to put you in the same spot as the year before, if requested. Note, however, that no promises can be made as to that fact.
All sign-ups or correspondence about the 2010 Old Timers' Day for booths or for parade entries must be in writing. See sign-up on-line. For questions e-mail ksmathers@lavergne.org for food and craft vendors or amayes@lavergne.org for business tent vendors, parade entries or sponsorships.
Because this is a city-sponsored event, there is to be no alcohol in the park at any time during the year. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds given for inclement weather or Acts of God.
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BE A SPONSOR:
Sponsorships are being accepted for the 2010 festival through July 1, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS! There are various levels, starting at $300 and going upward. If you are interested, please, write to Angie Mayes at amayes@lavergne.org.Attendance for the day's events range from approximately 23,000-28,000, depending on the day and weather.
Advertising on the radio as well as on the official Old Timers' Day T-shirts, on TV and in newspapers is included in the sponsorship levels.
The 2010 sponsors are the City of La Vergne, First Tennessee Bank, Tennessee Tourism, and others to be announced.
call 1-800-GO2-TENN or log on to tnvacation.com.
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SIGN UP FOR THE PARADE:
Sign up on-line for the parade. Parade applications are now being accepted. Deadline to sign-up is Sept. 10, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS!All sign-ups or correspondence about the 2010 Old Timers' parade entries must be in writing. See sign-up on-line. For questions e-mail Angie Mayes at amayes@lavergne.org
Parade Setup
Entrants should line up at City Hall, 5093 Murfreesboro Road. You will be contacted with the time you should line up. The parade begins at 10:30a.m. and runs from City Hall, south in the North bound lane of Murfreesboro Road (Highways 41/70) to Floyd Mayfield Drive, then turns right into Veterans memorial park, then right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway.
The parade either in its entirety or partially may be videotaped for use on La Vergne Channel 3 at a later date. The footage can be requested for $15 for a DVD. Call La Vergne Channel 3 at 793-6295 for more information.
The La Vergne Police department is in charge of the parade the day of the event.
The City of La Vergne is looking for four or five people who would be willing to serve on an Old Timers' Day parade committee. The committee would be responsible for making parade plans. They would also try to solicit more people to enter floats in the parade, which begins at 10:30am at City Hall on Sept. 18, 2010.
"There's been some concern in the city that the parade isn't like it used to be," said OTD Coordinator Angie Mayes. "The people commenting that there aren't enough floats in the parade. Also, there have been comments that not enough young people, school groups or civic organizations take part in the parade." Mayes said she urges all school clubs -- from primary to high school -- to build a float for the 2010 parade.
Anyone wishing to be a part of the parade committee or with ideas for the parade should e-mail OTD@lavergne.org. "It can be as simple as a car hauler with hay on it or it can be as elaborate as the club or group wants," she said. Committee meetings would take place in the evenings so members of the public could attend.
The parade is judged by members of the parade committee. Anyone wanting to join this committee should e-mail Angie Mayes at OTD@lavergne.org or amayes@lavergne.org.
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