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Sweet Tea Festival Schedule Released

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McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 22-27, 2023 in McKenzie. All events are scheduled for downtown.

Events begin Tuesday, August 22, 7 p.m. with Trivia Night in the Farmer’s Market. Participation fee is $20 per team.

Wednesday, August 23, is the Community Gospel Night featuring McKenzie native Matthew Holt, who is also the pianist for The Gaithers. Other artists for the evening are Wes Hampton and The Long Family. Free admission to this event.

Thursday is the theatrical production of Southern Fried Nuptials in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $7.

Friday, August 25 includes arts and crafts booths, carnival rides and petting zoo in the downtown area 5 to 10 p.m. Johnny Mac performs 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 26 includes arts and crafts, carnival rides and petting zoo, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Fajita Brothers perform 6 to 8 p.m. and an Elvis impersonator at 8 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 27 is the repeat performance of Southern Fried Nuptials at 2 p.m. at MHS Theatre. Admission is $7.