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Bedford County Arts Scene Thrives With Music, Theater and Festivals
Bedford County's signature festivals and events, such as the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Wartrace MusicFest and the RC and Moon Pie Festival, combine with a thriving downtown arts scene to attract thousands from across the country each year.
Tennessee Walking Horse National CelebrationThe largest event in Bedford County is the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, held each August and September. Deemed the world's largest horse show, the 11-day... Read More »
Great Golf, Fishing and Parks Highlight Bedford County Recreation Opportunities
Bedford County residents can experience fun and fellowship while staying fit through hundreds of programs and recreational opportunities provided by the Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department, natural assets such as the Duck River and golf at one of the best courses in the state, River Bend Country Club.
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation The Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department keep residents active with sports leagues, a wide variety of fitness classes and programs and top-... Read More »
Bedford County Dining Includes Upscale Restaurants, Casual Cafes and Homegrown Foods
Bedford County's restaurants run the gamut from upscale dining to casual‚ down-home cafés. Combined with a variety of homegrown products, the food scene here adds up to rich local flavor.
Favorite Local RestaurantsDelicious dining spots may be found in Shelbyville, Wartrace, Bell Buckle and virtually all parts in between throughout Bedford County, leaving hungry diners only to decide their preferred fare and environment. Cortner Mill, located on a 300-acre farm in Normandy near... Read More »
Celebrate Southern Favorites at the RC and Moon Pie Festival in Bell Buckle
RC and Moon Pie Festival
For a quirky festival at its finest check out the RC and Moon Pie Festival in nearby Bell Buckle, TN. Thrown in honor of two of the South's claim to foodie fame – RC Cola and Moon Pie – the festival offers a day full of country and bluegrass music, a parade, clog dancers, Moonpie games, and crafts.
Don't Miss: Synchronized wading, a unique Moonpie event
What's Served: RC and Moonpies
What to Bring: A koozie to keep your RC cold
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Fun Things To Do in Shelbyville and Bedford County, TN
1. 18 holes of fast greens and three sets of teeboxes await you for a fun, challenging golf experience at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club.
2. Fans travel from all over to Shelbyville's annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration to end the summer with fun activities.
3. Take a trip to the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum and learn the history of the Tennessee Walking Horse.
4. Stay physically fit with the Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department by ... Read More »
Shelbyville, TN Agriculture Produces Growing Tourism Crop
In addition to being one of Tennessee’s top producers of traditional farm products such as wheat‚ corn‚ beef and poultry‚ Shelbyville and the surrounding Bedford County area are producing a valuable new crop – agri-tourism.
The county’s traditional farms are among the most productive in Tennessee‚ turning out crops and livestock valued at nearly $100 million annually. These days, agri-tourism is a growing way to increase that bounty and allow visitors to see where their food comes from.
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Tri-Star Vineyards & Winery Makes Tennessee Wines Outside Shelbyville
Just outside of Shelbyville is Bedford County's only winery: Tri-Star Vineyards & Winery on Scales Road‚ seven miles north off U.S. 41A.
About 2‚000 guests – some from as far as Australia and South Africa – tour the five-acre winery each year and watch as grapes from 2‚200 vines are made into Tennessee wine ranging from dry to sweet and from white to deep reds.
The winery also makes fruit and berry wines‚ including blackberry‚ apple‚ strawberry‚ plum and cherry.
Tri-Star sells its products... Read More »
Bell Buckle, TN Hosts Famous RC and Moon Pie Festival
The world’s largest Moon Pie and the crowning of the Moon Pie Queen and Moon Pie King are all part of one of Tennessee's most unique and endearing food festivals: the annual RC and Moon Pie Festival in Bell Buckle, TN, a few minutes north of Shelbyville.
Every June‚ more than 20‚000 people travel to tiny Bell Buckle to celebrate the combined taste treat of a Moon Pie washed down with a Royal Crown Cola.
Events include a parade‚ Moon Pie eating competitions and other... Read More »
