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Sweet Tea and Pickin's Festival is September 24-25

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McKenzie Sweet Tea Festival has a new emphasis on antiques and pickins this year. The event begins Friday, September 24 with strolls through the antique and special interest shops of McKenzie Antique Mall, Merchants Outlet Mall, both on Highland Drive, and Jack Martin’s Jewelry in downtown McKenzie. The stroll is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Music by the Renaissance Bluegrass is 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown McKenzie.
Food trucks will be located along Banner Row and Broadway.
Saturday, September 25 will offer many items by pop-up vendors in downtown, on Cedar, Waldran, and at the McKenzie Antique Mall, Merchants Outlet Mall, and Jack Martin Jewelry.
The Farmers Market loaded with crafts, produce, baked goods and plants is hosting its Music & Mums event from 8 am until noon. Get ready for fall by purchasing fall mums and pumpkins. Drink complimentary sweet tea while checking out “the biggest Sunflower” contest and shopping the farmer’s market.
The Farmers’ Market features live bluegrass music featuring Noah Smyth, 10-11 and at the Merchants Outlet Mall, 1-2 p.m.

Check out the inside/outside sidewalk sale at Magnolia Mercantile located 17 Broadway.
Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin’s luncheon 12-1:30 p.m. with guest speaker Marty Marbry – “Booth Boutique” Marty talks about the joys and pitfalls of starting your own booth business, as she showcases a few easy decorating ideas for the holidays. $15 Advance tickets with limited seating can be purchased at McKenzie City Hall.
Performing music in the gazebo downtown featuring Tera Townsend, 1 to 2 p.m., and Chris McGuigan, 2-3 p.m.
Urban Trading located 55 Broadway will have a vintage sidewalk sale throughout the day on Saturday. The store is hosting other events like the DIY fall door hanger. 10 a.m.-NOON. Limited seating, so purchase your $45 advance ticket early from the store. For additional information call 731-352-7106.
Interested in the basics of chalk painting furniture? See the restoration techniques used from 2-3 p.m. at Urban Trading located at 55 Broadway. Limited seats, so purchase your $10 ticket early. For additional information, call 731-352-7106.
Ready for more music? Settle in to enjoy bands on stage located 233 Broadway featuring The TOM band, 3-5 p.m.; Flashback 5-7 p.m.; and Hog Slop String Band 7-9 p.m.