Obion Freedom Fest offers something for everyone

The Messenger 06.13.13

By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
Obion will be celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July holiday a little early with the Obion Freedom Fest set for June 29.
Several events highlight the celebration, beginning with a motorcycle run starting at 3 p.m. at Eddie Huey Memorial Park.
Registration will begin at 2 p.m. and the $20 entry fee will include a run T-shirt, a meal and entry in the bike show and a motorcycle parade.
The upcoming Obion Freedom Fest is being sponsored by the Obion Industrial Board.
Mayor Rodney Under-wood, an avid motorcyclist, is in charge of the bike run.
This year’s celebration will include a motorcycle parade as motorcyclists return from their run along back roads to Millsfield and back. There will also be bike judging with plaques awarded to the top three motorcycles, followed by a meal for the bikers in the downtown park.
“Last year we had about 20 bikes, and this year we’re looking forward to even more bikes participating in the bike run,” Dana Hutchens said.
The Obion Freedom Fest will also include a special ceremony to honor military veterans beginning at 6 in Eddie Huey Memorial Park. Following the veterans ceremony, there will be a gospel singing under the pavilion in the park.
The evening will kick into high gear with a street dance in front of Obion City Hall starting at 7. The Country Renegades Band will be performing.
At 10 there will be a $100 cash drawing and, throughout the evening, there will be cake walks and activities for youngsters, including inflatable jumpers. There will be three cakes auctioned off  and gas card giveaways, according to Mrs. Hutchens.
Fast Mac’s will be on hand at the Freedom Fest selling their signature barbecue and Mrs. Hutchens said she hopes “folks will just come out to visit with old friends and make some new friends at Freedom Fest.”
Staff Reporter Kevin Bowden may be contacted by email at kmbowden@ ucmessenger.com.