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First Friday Art Round
Friday, October 4th | 5 pm - 8 pm | FREE
RUC Tennesse Tech, 1000 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38505

Come to check out the talented artists Amanda Haney, Carla René, Kai Oracion, Madison Paxton, Molly Perry, Kip Kniep, Katelyn Dunn, and Patricia Ritter. A special tribute will honor Jesse Filoteo; a $ 5 donation is suggested.

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance
Friday, October 4th | 7 pm | FREE
Dogwood Performance Pavilion, 30 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Come out for a classic outdoor Shakespeare theatre at Dogwood Park. Experience it with The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Mark Harry Creter.

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Putnam County Chuckwagon Festival
Friday and Saturday, Oct 4th and 5th | 10 am - 4 pm | $10 - $75
Lazy G Ranch, 6070 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

Enjoy the two-day event with authentic Chuckwagon demonstrations, reenactments, cattle roping, hayrides, and artisan vendors. Friday features a free, public Demonstration Day with wagon rides, a kids' cook-off, and food trucks. Saturday, for ticket holders, highlights the Chuckwagon Cook-Off, a Wild West show, and a traditional Chuckwagon meal.

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Plant Exchange
Saturday, October 5th | 12 pm - 2 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Seeds, bulbs, cuttings, or even pots and garden tools gather dust- you can exchange them with fellow plant enthusiasts. Happy swapping!

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The Great Pages Circus
Monday and Tuesday, Sept 30th and Oct 1st | 4:30 and 7:30 pm | $12
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground St, Cookeville, TN 38501

The Great Pages Circus is coming to Cookeville, bringing a mix of classic circus acts with liberty ponies, camels, aerial performances, and heart-pounding stunts like the Globe of Death. Two free kids' tickets per paid adult.

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Halloween Costume Swap
Tuesday, October 1st | 9 am - 5 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

The costume swap event is for those of you who want to innovate on the Halloween costume this year. You will have a chance to pick out a "new to you" one.

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Carden Circus
Tuesday, October 1st | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | $9 - $20
Hyder-Burkes Ag Pavillion 2390, Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501

Carden Circus is coming to Cookeville with an exciting show featuring aerialists, contortionists, and a chance to see elephants and camels up close. Kids get a free ticket with an adult purchase.

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Classic Cinema at Depot
Friday, October 4th | 7 pm | FREE
Cookeville Depot Museum, 116 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Have a fun night watching the classic movies in this 2024 Spooky Season. Make sure to take your blanket and chair.

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LIVE MUSIC

Brown Bag Lunch Concert
Friday, October 4th | 11:30 am - 1 pm | $10
Cookeville Depot Museum, 116 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Enjoy some live music while you purchase a Blue Coast Burrito. Savor the delightful fall atmosphere while enjoying lunch accompanied by live entertainment.

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