Scopes Festivites – Clone

Scopes Festivities

Join us in Downtown Dayton the (?) weekend in July as we celebrate the trial that put Rhea County on the world’s map!

Inside the courthouse the Scopes Trial Players present a historically anchored dramatization of the 1925 Scopes Trial, while outside there is plenty of fun for the whole family.

Festivities start Friday evening with the Evolution Cruise-in – vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles parked on Market Street, with great live music on the Exit Realty Stage at Main and Market.

There’s no fee if you want to show your vehicle; just show up, register and encourage visitors to vote for your vehicle for the People’s Choice trophy.

Saturday, in addition to the play, there are games, vendors, exhibits and more activities – most are free – for children and adults. Try your aim with a friendly game of cornhole – or if you’re really competitive, enter the tournament. Check out games that children 100 years ago might have played. Maybe dig for fossils, or try your skill in a carefully supervised archery or BB gun demonstration. And we’re always excited to present talented crafters demonstrating their creations.

Saturday is a big day at the historic Rhea County Courthouse, and you’ll want to check it out for yourself!

VENDOR REGISTRATION DETAILS

VENDOR SET UP
ALL TIMES EASTERN
Evolution Cruise-in – 5 p.m. Friday (activities 5-9 p.m.)
Courthouse Festivities – 10 a.m. Saturday (activities 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

RETURN FORM AND CHECK TO:
Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation
PO Box 1204 Dayton, Tn 37321
Earliest returns will be ensured their spot and sells.
Make checks payable to: Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: admin@rheaheritage.com
Phone: 423-680-9896

VENDOR REGISTRATION TERMS

ORGANIZERS AGREE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

Evolution Cruise-in:
Vendors will receive a 12’x12’ space on Market Street with electrical access [check on electric access on Market St]
A map showing location
Vehicle pass

VENDOR AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING

To have all booths set up by 5 pm on Friday when the crowds will begin to gather. Do not close until 9 pm unless sold out.
To provide all tables, tents, booths, electrical cords, personal protection equipment, or any set-up equipment needed.
Vendors are to provide a list of what they intend to sell at time of application for approval
To pay the Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation according to the service provided:
Non-Profit organizations – $10 (subject to committee approval)
Non food vendors – $25
Food vendors – $50 and provide Health Dept certification
Commercial vendors (home improvement, medical, etc.) – $250.

Vendors agree to:

Pay fees with application (application will not be processed without fee).
Provide the exact size of the vendors trailer or self-contained booth. Spaces are 12’x12’. Contact RHPF if special arrangements are needed (an additional fee may apply).
Park personal vehicles in the designated space after set-up and until reloading.

RHEA HERITAGE FOUNDATION WILL NOT PROVIDE

Electrical cords or water hoses
Tables or tents
Lighting
Personal protection equipment

See John T Scopes as he would have appeared at the Scopes Trial in 1925. The Scopes Trial re-enactment will be performed on July 14 at 7:00pm and on July 15 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm. See the Scopes Play page for details.

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