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July 2019
Summer Nights
Every Friday night in July! Come to the Historic Rhea County Courthouse for a summer concert series on the lawn! More information coming soon! www.scopesfestival.com
Find out more »Scopes Play
Enjoy a theatrical presentation of the 1925 Scopes Trial! The play takes place in the same courtroom where the real drama unfolded! Step back in time with this entertaining piece of history! Performance Dates: Friday, July 19th 7:30 PM Saturday, July 20th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 21st 2:30 PM Saturday, July 27th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 28th 2:30 PM www.scopesfestival.com
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Virtual Costume Contest
Virtual Costume Contest Our Halloween Costume Contest has gone virtual! Participate in the MainStreet Dayton Costume Contest for a chance to win a special prize! To participate, submit an entry form (below) with a photo of your best costume by Tuesday, October 27th @ 5pm. See additional contest rules below. Winners will be notified and announced by Thursday, October 29th. Prizes will be awarded to winning entries at FirstBank located at 1525 Market St. Dayton on Friday, October 30th to…
Find out more »March 2021
MainStreet Madness
MainStreet is starting March with a streak of luck for you. Simply stop by participating MainStreet Member Businesses downtown and pick up a MainStreet Madness card beginning March 1st. On the card you will find a list of business that are participating in MainStreet Madness. Simply support the local businesses, collect your March 2021 receipts stapling them to the card. Return your card (with receipts) to the MainStreet office located in the Welcome Center at 107 Main St., Dayton for…
Find out more »April 2021
Meet On Market
Event Cancelled Due to Weather The first fling of Spring, Meet Me on Market!! This event is designed to illuminate the community’s ongoing passion for the art and culture. The event formerly known as Spring Fling will now feature art from all arrays, such as music, live art, as well as demonstrational/interactive art. MainStreet Dayton is excited to not only showcase creativity of artist on the streets, but also spotlight the businesses in the downtown area which will be open…
Find out more »September 2021
Farm to Table Dinner
EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO: THE RHEA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 290 Harold Robbins Lane, Evensville, TN 37332 MainStreet Dayton and the Farm to Table team apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause. The weather does not look favorable for the dinner event tomorrow evening. The Farm to Table event will remain at the same time and will feature the same menu as advertised. Please email MainStreet Dayton at mainstreet@volstate.net with any questions you may have. The event of the year!…
Find out more »October 2021
PumpkinFest
Fall Family Fun! Two days of activities, shopping, food, and more! Come to the Historic Rhea County Courthouse for food and craft vendors on the lawn, music at Centennial Park Stage, games, costume contest, and trick-or-treating! PumpkinFest Vendor Application PumpkinFest Vendor Agreement 2021 Costume Contest Entry Form
Find out more »November 2021
The Holiday Stroll
Kick off the Christmas shopping season in style at the annual Historic Downtown Dayton Holiday Stroll! Visit all of your favorite downtown shops decked out for the holidays! Santa will be making appearances throughout the street. Shop extended hours, grab a bite, and enjoy live music throughout the street! Don't miss the lighting of the Magnificent Tree on the Courthouse lawn at 6pm! Grand Tree Lighting, 6:00 pm: gather around with all of Dayton for the illumination of our Christmas…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday
After eating all day on Thanksgiving and Friday, walk it off in Historic Downtown Dayton for some great, Small Business Saturday deals! The stores downtown will be open and waiting for your business. Why shop local? Shopping local gives you a personalized experience, one-of-a-kind products, and supports local economy. More than ever shopping local is needed for the future of the community. Shop safe. Shop local. Shop small business Saturday. Visit individual stores for sales and hours.
Find out more »December 2021
Christmas at the Courthouse
Christmas at the Courthouse 2021 MainStreet's Christmas at the Courthouse is a family-oriented Christmas celebration featuring a horse and carriage parade. The parade is a unique non-motorized community parade! You will find vendors, entertainment, and Santa in Historic Downtown Dayton on Saturday, December 4th. Festivities begin at 2:00 pm and Parade will begin at 4:00 pm. Christmas Critters -2:00 pm at Centennial Park! Dress you animal in the finest Christmas apparel and enter the contest! Photos with Santa - 2:00…
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