COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wondering what’s happening around town this week? Want to plan a little further out? Our community calendar can help you stay caught up.    

This week:    

• Sunday, August 30, 1pm – 7pm – Robert's Five Farm, U-Pick Sunflowers 
• Sunday, August 30, 2pm – Pet Show at White County Fair 
• Sunday, August 30, 4pm – Antique Tractor Pull 
• Sunday, August 30, 5pm – County Fair Cruz In at the John White House 
• Sunday, August 30, 5pm – Kids Night Events at the White County Fair  
• Sunday, August 30, 6pm – Gospel Sunday at the Ag Complex 
• Sunday, August 30, 7pm – Four on the Floor at the John White House 
• Monday, August 31, 5pm – Beef Show at Ag Complex 
• Monday, August 31, 5:30pm – Heavy Equipment Rodeo at White County Fair  
• Monday, August 31, 7pm – 2^nd Time Out Band at the John White House 
• Tuesday, September 1, 6pm – Open Dairy Show at the Ag Complex 
• Tuesday, September 1, 6pm – Pony Show at White County Fair 
• Tuesday, September 1, 7pm – Horse Show at White County Fair 
• Wednesday, September 2, 10am – Pacesetters Day at White County Fair 
• Wednesday, September 2, 6:30pm – 4 Wheeler and Motorcycle Raise at White County Fair 
• Thursday, September 3, 5pm - City of Sparta Meeting of Mayor and Aldermen, second floor of City Hall.
• Thursday, September 3, 7:30am – Morning Brew with Chamber of Commerce at Above & Beyond Mobile RV Repair, 1275 Charles Golden Road, Sparta 
• Thursday, September 3, 5:30pm – Chainsaw Challenge at White County Fair  
• Thursday, September 3, 7pm – Redneck Racing & Law Mower Racing at White County Fair 
• Thursday, September 3, 7pm – Professional Wrestling at the Ag Complex 
• Friday, September 4, 7pm – Demolition Derby at White County Fair 
• Saturday, September 5, 9am – Open Mule & Draft Horse Show at White County Fair 
• Saturday, September 5, 11am – Kiddie Tractor Pull 
• Saturday, September 5, 2pm – Cornhole Tournament at the Ag Complex 
• Saturday, September 5, 6pm – Kiddie Demolition Derby at White County Fair  
• Saturday, September 5, 7pm – Kiddie Demolition Derby at White County Fair 

Full Fair Schedule:  

• August 28 – September 5 – White County Agricultural Fair. Music, Events, Food, and Carnival Rides every night. Event schedules, prices, and more at https://www.whitecountyagfair.com/ 

Coming up:     

• Wednesday, September 9, 8am – Coffee with Firefighters at the Sparta Chamber of Commerce 
• Friday, September 11, 2pm – 4:30pm – White County Community Baby Shower hosted by the White County Health Department. Free door prizes and giveaways, free clothing, and a car seat check point. Vendors will be on site as well at the Sparta Civic Center, 514 E Bockman Way 
• Saturday, September 12, 10am – Poker Run to benefit Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Starts and ends at 1938 Social in Sparta. Kickstands up at 10:45am.  
• Saturday, September 12, 12noon – 4pm – Bluegrass Veterinary Clinic Open House and Pet Adoption Event.  
• Friday, September 18, 4pm - 7pm -Sparta Green Market Local vendors will be on hand at Metcalf Park for shopping. Businesses around Liberty Square will have extended hours. 
• Friday, September 18, 7pm - Bluegrass on the Square at Sparta Amphitheater 
• Friday, September 18, 4pm – 8pm – Monthly Art Walk with ArtSparta in Downtown Sparta.  
• September 18 – 20. Fall Market at Northfield Vineyards, 515 Cemetery Rd, Sparta. Three days of vendors, food trucks, boutiques, artisans, crafters, music, and fun. Free admission and parking. 
• September 19 - 20, 10am – 7pm – Sunflower Festival at McCulley’s Amazin’ Acres 
• Saturday, September 19, 12pm – 4pm – Jeep Meet & Greet at Chestnut Oaks Farm Store and Kitchen 
• Saturday, September 19, 5pm – 8pm – Senator Paul Bailey’s Fifth Annual Cowboy Cookout at Duck Pond Manor. This family friendly event is free and open to the public, although RSVPs are requested. 
• Thursday, September 24, 6pm - Sparta Rotary Club Annual BBQ at Duck Pond Manor 
• Friday, September 25 - The Sparta-White County Chamber Annual Golf Tournament is back, and we can't wait to see you on the course for a day of great golf, networking, and community fun. Registration will open SOON.  
• Saturday, October 10, 10am – 8pm - Liberty Square Lester Flatt Celebration in Downtown Sparta. Enjoy a day of Bluegrass, crafts, classic cars, and food. 
• Friday, October 16, 4pm – 7pm – Sparta Green Market Local vendors will be on hand at Metcalf Park for shopping. Businesses around Liberty Square will have extended hours.  
• Friday, October 16, 7pm – Bluegrass on the Square 
• Saturday, October 17, 6am – 12noon – RAM Clinic. Free pop-up medical clinic in Sparta. 
• Saturday, October 17, 11am – 4pm – Chestnut Oaks Farm Store Fall Festival, 7355 Burgess Fall Road, Sparta. 
• Saturday, October 24, 11am – 1pm – Walking with a Purpose, Suicide Awareness Walk 2026 at South Carter Street Park in Sparta. 
• Friday, October 30, 4pm – 8pm – Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat. 117 East Bockman Way 

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to spartainfo@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc/sparta every Sunday.