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Hickman Pecan
Festival 2011

18th Hickman
Pecan Festival

"Grand Ole' Saturday"

Grammy Award Winner and
Grand Ole' Opry Star
Jeannie Seely

Seely was a former star of the Porter Wagoner television show and road show and won a Grammy Award in 1966 for her song "Don't Touch Me". The song also earned her Best Country Vocal Performance by a female. In 1969 with duet partner Jack Greene the pair claimed the #1 spot with the song, "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You". Seely also wrote a #1 song in 1972 for Farron Young and has penned song for other artists, such as Ray Price, Willie Nelson, and Connie Smith. She is known in country music circles by her nickname "Miss Country Soul".

Grand Ole' Opry Star
Stonewall Jackson

Stonewall Jackson has been a member of the Grand Ole' Opry for over 50 years. He recorded his first #1 record in 1959 with the song "Life to Go" which was followed up the following year by the #1 classic "Waterloo". Jackson put out a string of #1 hits including "I Wash My Hands in Muddy Water", "BJ the DJ" and "Don't Be Angry". He was the first person ever to join the Grand Ole' Opry before he was given a recording contract. Jackson still performs at the Opry on a regular basis.

Other Entertainers Scheduled for Saturday September 17th at Jeff Green Memorial Park...

Outlaw Country with
the "Dennis Wayne Bass Band"

Classic Rock with "The Storm"

Contemporary Christian with "The Differantz" Country Sounds of "Bootcut" Gospel Sounds with the "Pleasant Hill Church Male Chorus"
Demonstrations by the Hickman / Fulton County RECC "Rusted Country" from Obion County, TN Rock n' Roll with local group "Nothin' Fancy" Former UK basketball star Winston Bennett will be the guest speaker at the Community Prayer Service Wednesday, September 14th Daily Itinerary for the 18th Annual Hickman Pecan Festival HICKMAN PECAN FESTIVAL SEPT. 10-17 Saturday, September 10: "Community-Wide Yard Sale" Get out your tables, clean out the closets and garage, and set up a yard sale at your house or business. Many customers will travel the streets of Hickman looking for the bargain of a lifetime! The Pecan Festival is underway! Yard sales start at 7:00. "River Rat Race" 5-K Run & Fun Walk Fulton County High School to Fulton County Courthouse Entry fee: runners and walkers - $15 Trophies awarded in different categories. "River Rat" T-shirts available on race day sponsor: Hickman Rotary Club event begins at 8:00 "Pecan Festival Photography Contest Entrants" All participants in the photo contest must have their entries turned in by 12:00 noon at the Hickman Public Library, on Moscow Avenue. Photo’s must be printed and framed in 4"x6" size, with the name, phone number and category placed on the back. Frames will not be judged, nor enhance possibility of winning. All contestants must be of amateur status and live in Fulton County, with photo’s judged on categories within the boundaries of Fulton County only. Categories for this year’s event include: People Flowers Landscape Black and White and Best Photo by age 17-Under Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded in each category, with the exception of 17-Under, along with a "Best of Show" ribbon. All rules must be adhered to by all contestants. Monday, September 12: "Pecan Festival Prayer on the Bluff" Come to the pavilion on the scenic Hickman bluff for a community prayer for our city, schools, festival and military. 8:00 a.m. Hickman Bluff "County Fair Style Pecan Dessert Bake-Off" For all of the wonderful dessert specialists we have in Hickman! Bakers may participate in any, or all, of the bake-off categories: (1) pecan pie (2) pecan brownies (3) pecan fudge (4) pecan specialty. Turn items in to HRTCC members at the community room of the Citizens Bank, in a non-returnable container. All entries must be pre-cut for sampling by our judges. All remaining desserts will be served at tonight's kick-off at the Hickman Courthouse. Best of show awards will be announced tonight. 12:00 Turn in Time TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: "A Salute to our Soldiers and Veterans" Come share a moment as we pay respects to all who have served our country, and to all who serve today. Service will include the laying of the wreath and a guest speaker. All veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. 8:00 a.m. Veterans Monument-Hickman City Cemetery "Hamburger and Hotdog Supper and Bingo" This annual event always brings good food and fellowship, along with the popular Bingo night at Sacred Heart Church . Be sure to bring a friend or neighbor and enjoy this night of fun! Sponsor: Hickman Sacred Heart Catholic Church 4:30 Supper begins 6:00 Bingo begins WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: "Hickman Pecan Festival Community Prayer Service" This year we are asking all area residents, and all churches, to converge to West Hickman Baptist Church for a night of community singing, special music and a guest speaker. This year, former University of Kentucky basketball, and NBA player, Winston Bennett will speak. He is now the head basketball coach at Mid-Continent University in Mayfield. 6:00 – West Baptist Church THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: "Kids Day at the Park" Bring the kids to the park for an afternoon of fun, games and competitions. Events include hay rides, the popular "egg drop," "bb gun shoot," and other activities. A decorated bicycle and 4-wheeler parade will be held and a contest for the "Best Dressed Pets" will also take place.Treats will be provided to all the kids who come out. 4:30 Jeff Green Memorial Park FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 "Jeff Green Memorial Park Day" Vendors will begin to fill the park with their arts and crafts items and food cookers will be getting ready for all festival goers. Music will fill the park in the afternoon and evening. Come out and have supper at the park and listen to some good music! Local groups "Nothin Fancy" and "Rusted Country" will provide the festival sounds. Today's events will get everybody ready for Saturday's big event. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:00 - Opening the Festival - Vendors are open for sales of items - Open Mike - Karaoke 9:00 – Pleasant Hill Church Male Chorus - Gospel 10:00 – Bootcut – Country from Obion County 11:00- The Differantz – Contemporary Christian 12:00 -Fulton County High School and Middle School Cheerleaders 12:20 – The Storm – Classic Rock 1:15 – Dennis Wayne Bass Band Pecan Festival Grand Ole' Opry Concert 2:30 - Opry Legend Stonewall Jackson 3:30 – Grammy Award winner and Opry star Jeannie Seely The Hickman-Fulton County RECC will be performing demonstrations throughout the day and inflatables and other kids' activities will be available in the park. Bring your lawn chairs and come early to get the best seats. Parking will be provided in Jeff Green Memorial Park. Door prize drawings will be announced during the day. Be sure to check out our special vendors and food booths while at the park!

We want to thank all our loyal sponsors, participants, and visitors to the City during the Pecan Festival. This is a great event for this community and a great tool in promoting Hickman as a place to "live, work, and play". We cannot say thank you enough to all that make this possible.
God bless all of you!

Anyone wishing to take part in the event as a vendor, entertainer, or sponsor is encouraged to contact any HRTCC member or by calling Charles Choate at (270) 236-9335 in the evenings.

Vendor Days for this year's festival at Jeff Green Memorial Park will be Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th. All local and out of state vendors are welcome to participate.

The Recreation and Tourist Commission is also encouraging area civic, church, school, and other businesses and groups to be a part of the festival days in the park by setting up a booth. There will be no charge for vendor participation this year.

The 18th Annual Pecan Festival is expected to be the most exciting community event of the year! Be sure to make your plans to participate and attend the daily activities during the week.

We look forward to seeing you there!