Festival features live music, hot air balloon rides, ziplines and more

This week, Bigfoot Adventure, an RV park and campground with disc golf, hiking trails, fishing and other outdoor attractions, will host this year’s Bigfoot Fall Festival and Grundy County Fair. The event kicks off Wednesday Sept. 29, 2021, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Each night has a unique theme, adding to the festiveness.

With offerings for both kids and adults, the festival will feature live music, ziplines, carnival rides, food trucks, fireworks, a petting zoo, hot-air balloon rides, a video game truck, dunking booth and more.

“This year’s fall festival is packed with a wide variety of attractions, games, rides and unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else in our area,” said Andy Baggenstoss, owner of Bigfoot Adventure. “It’s a great way to bring family and friends together for a fun fall getaway.”

The schedule of special offerings and themes is as follows:

Opening Night - Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 3-11 p.m.

Pricing: Armband - $25.00, General Admission (excludes food, games and rides) - $15.00

• Live music by Macy Tabor and Worth the Wait
• Fireworks
• The Fireman’s Challenge – fire department members may compete in various athletic challenges for the chance at a $1,000 grand prize that will be donated to the winner’s department
• Festival attendees are encouraged to wear purple for Grundy County Schools

Faith Night - Thursday, Sept. 30 from 3-11 p.m.

Pricing: Armband - $25.00, General Admission (excludes food, games and rides) - $15.00

• Live music by Chris VanAllman and local church children’s choirs
• Petting zoo
• Bingo at 6 p.m.– All proceeds go towards Isaiah House 117 Grundy County, Coffee County and Franklin County
• Contests for the best jam, jelly and pie
• Attendees are encouraged to wear gold for Grundy County Schools

Kid’s Day - Friday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.-Midnight

Pricing: Armband - $25.00, General Admission (excludes food, games and rides) - $15.00

• South Cumberland Business Expo
• DJ with songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s
• Live music by Trevor Hill & The Fellas
• Hot-air balloon rides
• Cruise-In/car show with up to $2,000 in prizes
• Petting zoo
• Craft show
• Magicians
• Clowns
• Attendees are encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness
• Special butterfly release in honor of those affected by breast cancer and to promote awareness – Sponsored by Adventure Foundation Therapy

Music & Denim Day - Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-Midnight

Pricing: Armband - $35.00, General Admission Unavailable

• Live music by Shenandoah, The Happiness Band, Neal Parson & The Last Rebel, Bizz & Everyday People, Shane Worley & Wild Ride and Vanessa Collier
• Craft show
• Magicians
• Clowns
• Attendees are encouraged to wear blue denim and boots

Tickets are on sale now at BigfootAdventureTN.com/Bigfoot-Fall-Festival. Four-day, all-inclusive passes are $100. Daily admission for people ages 60 and up is $10. For on-site event lodging options, please contact Bigfoot Adventure at (931) 488-8652 (spaces are limited).

Bigfoot Adventure is located at 518 Brawley Rd., Tracy City, TN 37387. For more information, visit BigfootAdventureTN.com or follow Bigfoot Adventure on Facebook and Instagram.