Huntingdon Heritage Festival is Saturday

HUNTINGDON — The sights, sounds and spirit of small-town Tennessee come alive Saturday, September 27, as the Town of Huntingdon welcomes thousands to the annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival.
The day kicks off at 8 a.m. at City Hall’s parking lot with the Heritage Hustle, a 5K with proceeds going to St. Jude. Starting at 10 a.m., downtown streets will have artisan vendors, delicious food and activities for all ages, celebrating the town’s proud history and vibrant community. The Huntingdon Middle School Community Network hosts a cake walk, a bake sale and a dunking booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the police station parking lot.
At 1 p.m., a special ceremony honoring this year’s Outstanding Citizen, Jimmy Crossett, and the 2025 Pioneer Family, the Carter Family, is on Carroll Bank & Trust’s main stage. From there the festival will flow with music from an outstanding lineup including Snowbird Street Band, Johnny Mac, the Kimberlie Helton Band and headliner Taylor Hicks—winner of American Idol Season 5—who takes the stage at 7 p.m. and will meet fans for autographs and photos inside The Dixie Carter PAC after his performance.
There are a variety of activities throughout the day, including Huntingdon Historical Museum tours, ISTEA train rides, a petting zoo with pony rides and the “Small Town Cruisers” car show stretching along West Main Street. The Carroll Arts Storytelling Series offers engaging tales in The Dixie’s lower level, while face painting will add color and excitement for younger visitors. Mudslingers Pottery Studio opens its doors for studio walkthroughs and free, hands-on pottery activities. At 1 p.m., The Dixie Carter PAC hosts a special artist reception showcasing the work of students from the ninth annual summer camp.
“This festival is all about celebrating who we are as a community,” said Chad Edwards, Mayor of Huntingdon. “It’s a day where neighbors catch up, families make memories and visitors get a true taste of Huntingdon’s small-town charm. We’re especially excited about this year’s lineup and the chance to welcome Taylor Hicks to our town.”
Admission to the Huntingdon Heritage Festival is free, and guests are encouraged to bring family, friends, lawn chairs and an appetite for great food, live entertainment and small-town tradition. For transportation assistance to and from the parking lot areas during the event, call 731-986-5310.
More information—including the full entertainment lineup and vendor details—can be found by following the Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Facebook or by scanning the festival’s QR code available on posters around town. This event is sponsored by Carroll Bank & Trust, Watson Lumber Co, West TN Public Utility District, Huntingdon Animal Clinic, Huntingdon Insurance Agency, HTP, Taylor Real Estate & Auction, CupKate’s and Espey Oil Co., Inc.
The Huntingdon Heritage Festival is more than just a day of free music and fun—it’s a celebration of community, tradition and the people who make this town special. Mark your calendar for September 27 and join us downtown for one of the region’s most anticipated annual events.