This Sunday, folks will have a foot stoppin', banjo playin' good time at Chattanooga Market.
Mountain View Ford will sponsor the day and present two great bluegrass bands.
At 12:30pm, The Bluegrass Pharaohs take the EPB Stage.
Performing traditional, contemporary and modern bluegrass, the band features both female and male lead vocals with beautiful harmony singing and an accomplished bunch of bluegrass pickers. Their musical scope ranges from Monroe and Stanley to Alison Krause and Clair Lynch. From Flatt and Scruggs and Jimmy Martin to U2 and Fleetwood Mac.
At 2:00, Hailing from Chattanooga Tennessee, Slim Pickins is a 5-piece bluegrass band that has been opening eyes and ears across the southeast. Taking the stage at 2pm, their fast paced, lively shows are reminiscent of the diverse musical influences that the band shares. They combine the talent, instrumentation, and song selection of a New Grass Revival, Doc Watson, or David Grisman with a high energy level not seen since the Ramones. It is this combination that pushed the band into recent nominations and subsequent awards from FYI for Best Bluegrass Band and Best Live Band. The band features John Boulware, 2006 Tennessee State Fiddle Champion, leading a group of up and coming hot shots. Slim Pickins music is upbeat, unapologetic, and most importantly fun.
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"The Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest authentic outdoor market – just ask the locals! We hold high standards when it comes to our “Local is Better” slogan. Our producer-only market represents approximately 5,000 acres of regional farms and dozens of local food manufacturers. Fresh on Sundays you’ll find an abundance of fresh fruits, herbs, flowers and garden-ripened vegetables; gourmet beef, chicken, sausage and pork, lamb, and goat; cheeses, artisan breads, honey, fresh-roasted coffee, small-batch jellies, salsas, candies, fudge, cakes and more."
"Handmade world-class artistry at small town prices – Our artists are the ones you’ll meet and buy from directly at Chattanooga Market. They’ll chat with you about their craft and educate you on the pieces you buy. Some of the treasures you’ll find will be hand-blown glass jewelry; original photography; paintings on canvas; wood carved toys and furniture; hand-dyed and woven textiles; custom clothing for children and women; homemade candles; luxurious lotions, soaps and beauty products; sculptures made from recycled materials; and the list goes on and on…"
"Free Family Fun – yes, we said FREE!!! – With the ease of ample free parking and free admission to the Chattanooga Market, take a Sunday stroll under our covered pavilion in quaint downtown Chattanooga. Every Sunday features two live musical acts on-stage near our Market Café where you can relax and grab a bite to eat from local restaurateurs. For the kids, you’ll find a free rock-climbing wall and tactile area full of toys to keep young and old entertained."
"Cooking Classes Monthly – Ever wonder what to do with Arugula? Or, ??? Have no fear…our monthly cooking classes will give you ideas to keep your family satisfied with fresh meals all week long. Presenting recipes using fresh foods right from our Market, these classes provide entertaining instruction, samples and recipes to take home. A nominal fee may apply during some events."
