Festival Schedule
The 2019 TN Soybean Festival events schedule is coming together. We currently adding new events. Check back for more.
2019 Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant Royalty
Thanks to our pageant sponsor UT Federal Credit Union
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: UT Martin Fine Arts Building, Harriet Fulton Theatre
Pageant begins at 9 a.m. contestants arrive by 8 a.m. for first age group.Contact: Debbie Yeager 731-587-3126.
For complete event information see details form below or visit Martin City Hall.
Registration Form: TSF Pageant Registation Form 2019
Professional and amateurs individual artists, families and community groups are welcome to pick up and paint a 3 foot x 3 foot wooden panel to paint a mini-murals (painting done July 1 through August 23) for this new community art competition. The $25 board fee is due upon pickup with a completed registration form. The theme of the paintings will be “Growing Community Through Art”. Artists have to supply their own paint. Each winner in the three separate categories: individual, family, group will win $100 cash prize. Funds raised will help the beautification of the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway. For more information visit www.tnsoybeanfestival.org or call Martin City Hall.
Sonsored by: Weakley Arts Can
TSF Community Art Competition “Growing Community Through Art” RULES and REGISTRATION
Judging categories for Special Needs and Grades K-12. For registration, and specific contest rules visit www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. Entries and winners will be displayed on a banner wall during the Tennessee Soybean Festival.
Judging categories for Special Needs and Grades K-12. For registration, and specific contest rules visit www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. Entries and winners will be displayed on a banner wall during the Tennessee Soybean Festival.
Sponsored by: Weakley County Young Professionals
Time: 11:00 am-Lunch Served, Tee Time: noon; Format: Four-person team scramble. Entry Fee: Team $280, Individual $70. Register online by August 23rd. For more information contact Dustin Frazier at 731-587-1920
Sponsored by: Martin Rotary Club
Heroes Dinner for Martin Police, Fire Department & TN Highway Patrol, Location: Pecan Grove Bed & Breakfast, Sponsored by Pecan Grove Bed & Breakfast & TN Soybean Promotion Council
Admission: $10, Children ages 5 & under Free – Concessions will be available on-site for purchase.
Sponsored by: H & R Agri-Power, www.USAPullers.org Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board
Purchase local produce grown within 25 miles of Martin, TN. The Tennessee Soybean Festival Harvest Market will feature live music, guest vendors from Coastal Connection Seafood, and local craft vendors.
Take a walk down the new addition of the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway and view the mini murals on display. Each piece of art will have a corresponding number. You can cast your vote using a ballot box set-up at either end of the greenway art corridor. The final voting day will be Saturday, September 7th from 8 am – 4 pm. The paintings with the most individual votes will be the winner! The community art competition is a collaborative effort with the TN Soybean Festival Committee, City of Martin, the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway Foundation, and Weakley ArtsCan.
Sponsored by: Weakley Arts Can
Showcasing guitars that have been artistically altered using any 2D media method. Refreshments and live music. The Guitar as Art Exhibit is open to the public Tuesday, September 3 through Saturday, September 21, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Sponsored by: Sodexo Dining Services, UT Martin Dept. of Visual and Theatre Arts, and the League of Striving Artists
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Doors open at 5:30 PM Concert start at 7:00 PM
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a FREE concert featuring The Beatles Return, followed by a spectacular fireworks celebration. Open Seating.
Sponsored by: Savant Learning Systems
Purchase local produce grown within 25 miles of Martin, TN. The Tennessee Soybean Festival Harvest Market will feature live music, guest vendors from Coastal Connection Seafood, and local craft vendors.
Free registration begins at 9:30 am, rodeo begins at 10:00 am. Participation open to any child with a two-wheel bike. Bicycles & helmets are required to participate. Win prizes and gift cards. For more information and advance, registration visit www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. Advance register between August 6 and August 30 via email Steve Vantrease, [email protected]
Sponsored by: Martin Optimist Club & Martin Pilot Club
Registration starts at 10 am at CE Weldon Public Library, Free for everyone, Children, Teen, Adult, and Family divisions will be judged. Winners and prizes will be awarded at 7:00 pm in Festival Park prior to the Martin Community Band Performance. For more information call 731-587-3148
Bring the entire family to see giant farming combines, fire trucks, police cars, tractors, and much, much more!
Watch art being created before your eyes at a unique market that combines art, craft, and science into one exciting and educational experience. The Bentley Burns Magic Show will be roving the Makers Faire from 12pm-5pm. Vendors contact Sarah Skelton at [email protected] or download an application at www.tnsoybeafestival.org
See the magic come to life with the Bentley Burns Magic Show.
Experience the “Award Winning” Magical Martin Day featuring your child’s favorite superheroes and princesses along with themed activity booths, amusement rides, games, free food booths, and more. Magical Martin Day is Free for everyone. Additional paid food vendors and booths will be on sight. Exclusive Magical Martin Day T-Shirts can be purchased online at www.tnsoybeanfestival.org or at www.project731.org
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Gently used books of various genres. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Summer Reading Program.
Invitation Only Event, Announcement of Soybean Hall of Fame, Big Bean, Service Awards, Martin Beautiful Awards
Sponsored by: First Community Bank of the Heartland
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Amusement Rides and Carnival Games!
5:00 pm – 9: 00 pm
$15.00 per individual to ride any ride multiple times during the allotted time
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Daily Rates Apply.
Grand Marshal, Janice & Parks Wells and Janice & Kenneth Moore, representing Tennessee Soybean Farmers: Parade Applications and information available online at www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. Mail-in application deadline, August 29th
Sponsored by: Simmons Bank and Broadcast sponsored by WLJT-DT
FREE CONCERT-following the parade. 7 Bridges pays tribute to one of the greatest classic rock groups of all time, The Eagles. Open Seating.
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Time: 5:00pm-6:45pm
Location: Historic Downtown Martin
Free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather location will be at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Applications to set up a booth should click on Community Health Awareness Fair 2019 Application and return by Monday, Aug. 19th.
Sponsored by: Lions Club and Weakley County Interagency Council
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.
Purchase local produce grown within 25 miles of Martin, TN. The Tennessee Soybean Festival Harvest Market will feature live music, guest vendors from Coastal Connection Seafood, and local craft vendors.
Time: Three Shows Daily, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:45 pm
Sea Lion Splash is an educational show with a splash! Sea Lions will amaze crowds as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands, and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the USA to feature both California and South American sea lions.