Teapot Festival 2011

Beginning early in 1981, the festival has grown into a weeklong event.

Beginning early in 1981, John W. Melton, administrator of the Gibson County General Hospital developed the idea of a "teapot festival;" to draw attention on the rare collection of Porcelain Veilleuses. His idea was favorably received by the city council. Melton served as the first Festival Chairman.

The festival has grown into a weeklong event beginning with a ceremonial Lighting of the Teapots and culminates in the Annual Grand Parade.

For information concerning the scheduled events, contact the Teapot Festival Committee at;
(731) 855-2013.  .

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The 2011 Teapot Festival will be held
from Sunday April 24th - Saturday April 30th.


2011
31st Annual Trenton Teapot Festival
Schedule of Events

Friday, April 22, 2011
Trenton Garden Club Judges Teapot Lawn Signs

Sunday, April 24 - Saturday, April 30, 2011
GCVAA Sprint Art Competition on display at City Hall


Sunday, April 24,2011
Opening Ceremonies
4:30 p.m. City Hall lawn
Special music, announcements of Teapot lawn sign contest winner and Parade Marshal.
Rain out location - First Methodist Church


Monday, April 25, 2011 
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. First Methodist Church
Clark Shaw, Speaker
Tickets $5.00 - Available in Advance
Parade Marshal Reception
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Teapot Room in City Hall
Hosted by Regions Bank
Block Party
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Corner of Armory & High Streets
Food, games & music.


Tuesday, April 26, 2011 
Teapot Cafe'
11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. First Methodist Church
Dine in or carryout
Plates $7.00 - Tickets available in advance

Flower Show
1 :00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trenton City Hall
Hosted by Trenton Garden Club

Teapot Music Festival
6:00 p.m. Trenton Middle School
Trenton Middle, School, Peabody High School, Jazz
Gibson County High School Jazz and
Gibson County Community bands will provide music.
Food concessions available.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 
Walk to School
7:30 a.m. City Hall to Trenton Elementary School Coordinated by TES 855-0971

Salad Luncheon
11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. - First Methodist Church
 Dine in or carryout.
Tickets $7.00 - Available in advance Southern High Tea
3:30 p.m. Court square Arts & Antiques English Tea & finger sandwiches
Tickets $15.00 - MUST be purchased in advance For more information call 855-0976

Community Churches Concert
7:00 p.m. First Assembly of God
Community choirs & musicians
FREE ADMISSION

Thursday, April 28, 2011
 Health Fair
9:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. Trenton YMCA 855-7516
Community agencies on site health screenings & information.
Open to Public.

Healthy Luncheon
11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. Trenton YMCA 855-7516
Carry out only
Tickets $6.00 - Advance Tickets available
Open to public.

Southern High Tea
3:30 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques English Tea & finger sandwiches
Tickets $15.00 - MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
For more information call 855-0976

Pet Parade
6:00 p.m. Downtown Pedestrian Park
Registration 5:30 p.m.
Pets judged in various categories
Entry Fee $5.00 On site adoptable pets

Trenton Teapot Trot
6:00 p.m. Begins at City Hall
5K Run or Walk
Pre-registration $15.00 at Trenton YMCA 855-7516
5:00 p.m. Registration on day of event $20.00 at City Hall

Teapot TIWF Wrestling
8:00 p.m. West TN Wrestling Arena
405 W. First Street
Tickets $5.00

Friday, April 29, 2011
Trenton Elementary School Field Day
All day at school, call 855-0971 for information.

Tea Time Golf Scramble
8:30 a.m. Diamond Oaks Golf Course
4 person scramble, shotgun start
Contact Chamber of Commerce at 855-0973

Southern High Tea
3:30 a.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
English Tea & finger sandwiches
Tickets $15.00, MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
 Call 855-0976 for information.

Saturday, April 30, 2011 
Grand Parade
10:00 a.m. Trenton Elementary School
Entry deadline, Monday, April 11
Forms available at City Hall 855-2013
Rain out date, Saturday, May 7

Truck/Tractor Pull
7:30 p.m. Trenton City Park
Tickets $10.00 children under age 5 free, available in advance
5:30 p.m. Gates open
Rain out date, Saturday, May 14

FIREWORKS!!
9:00 p.m. Trenton City Park
Rain out date, Saturday, May 14

Entry Forms
Entry forms may be obtained from the Trenton City Hall,
309 S. College Street or call 855-2013.
Tickets
All tickets may be purchased in advance
from the Event Chairman or Trenton City Hall
For More Information,
 please contact the Trenton City Hall 855-2013
31st Annual Trenton Teapot Festival