Maury Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Maury County!

1Opening Weekend for Pumpkin Paradise

Saturday, September 28, 9am – 6pm
Sunday, September 29, 1pm – 6pm
Satterwhite Farm
3005 Sheegog Lane, Columbia

It’s opening weekend for Pumpkin Paradise in Columbia. Pumpkin Paradise offers a fun-filled farm experience. Whether you are looking for a close place to have a field trip, an exciting birthday party, or just need a place for the kids to run off some energy, Pumpkin Paradise is the place for you! They offer swings, slides, corn box, pedal track, climbing tires, inside hay maze, sit n’ play, flying pigs, gravel pit, and much more. Be sure to stop by the farmer’s garden and see what we are growing. Make sure to take a ride on the hayride, spot some cows and learn a few things about them. Don’t forget to the read the signs posted around the field and see what you can learn about being a farmer.

Learn more here.

2High School Football

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Friday, September 27, 7pm

TSSAA high school football is in its 6th week. The schedule for Maury County schools is:

Columbia Central vs Tullahoma
Mt Pleasant vs Lewis County
Spring Hill at Lawrence County
Columbia Academy at Ezell-Harding

See our complete schedule here.

3Columbia Main Street Fall Festival

columbia fall fest
Photo from Visit Columbia

Saturday, September 28, 2pm – 8pm
Downtwon Columbia

Fall Fest is the perfect way to welcome the fall season in downtown Columbia. It’s a free-admission, family-friendly community event. Experience the joy and spirit of the season with local music, freshly made treats, handmade goods, and traditional fall festival activities.

At this year’s festival, Columbia Main Street is partnering with Kiwanis of Columbia for their renowned annual chili cook-off, a ticketed experience benefiting the organization’s impactful initiatives. Attendees can savor a variety of chili recipes while also enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of craft vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Live entertainment will roar from the Fall Fest stage, with performances by talented local artists throughout the day. Kiwanis of Columbia will also host an exhilarating fun zone featuring free face painting, balloon artists, caricature artists, inflatables, axe throwing, and refreshing snow cones, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

NEW THIS YEAR, local businesses are invited to participate in the “Best Pumpkin” contest themed ‘Falling in Love with Columbia’. Attendees of Fall Fest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite local business’ painted pumpkin c

4Columbia Comic Book & Toy Expo

columbia comic book and toy expo
Photo from Facebook Event

Saturday, September 28, 9am – 4pm
National Guard Armory
844 N. James Campbell Blvd

This family-friendly expo will feature comic books from 1940s to the present. Lego, Funko pops, Pokemon, MTG and many other things pop culture. Cosplay contest. Food truck. $5 admission.

5Spring Hill Cemetery Tour

spring hill cemetery tour
photo from Historic Spring Hill Cemetery

Saturday, September 28, 3pm
Spring Hill Cemetery
McLemore Avenue, Spring Hill

The Spring Hill Cemetery Board is hosting a Cemetery Tour on September 28 with the first tour leaving at 3pm and the last tour going at 5pm. Reenactors from multiple time periods will represent people buried in the cemetery.

The cost is $10 for anyone 10 years and older, under 10 is free. All proceeds go towards maintaining the cemetery, which runs on donations alone. Parking is at Peek Pools on Duplex Road and the Walnut Street Skate Park (no parking on the road).

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