Family events in Sparta, TN

A welcoming session for babies and toddlers from birth to age 3 that blends simple storytelling with purposeful play. Children can enjoy age-appropriate stories and guided activities designed to support early development in a playful setting.

Combat Hero Bike Build marks a milestone with its 50th bike presentation, honoring SPC William Thomas, U.S. Army, retired. The gathering takes place at Life Church and is open to everyone with free admission and no registration required. The bike was donated by Nancy Arden, with major support from Last Ride, Inc. through Tony and Sue Rufrano, and it was modified by CHBB past recipient Cory "Recon" Collins. Organizers extend heartfelt thanks to the donors, supporters, riders, passengers, friends, and patriots whose contributions made this presentation possible.

At Putnam County Fairgrounds, Buck Wild highlights an ADGA sanctioned show with three rings for bucks, evaluated by judges Beth Beck, Emily Morgan, and Jay Rudolph. Activities also include buck collection with Triple W Genetics and an AI clinic featuring Jessica Sellars. Free fun classes add to the program, with a costume contest and a best beard competition, each awarding a prize to the winner. The wether jackpot class directs half of the jackpot entry fees to the winning wether, and entries must be of an ADGA breed, though ADGA registration is not required. A silent auction table offers a prize to the person who brings the highest selling item, and a potluck dinner is planned. Entries are handled through Showman.

Miss Crossville, TN is a semi glitz, beauty only pageant at the Cumberland County High School Auditorium. Contestants present age appropriate hair and makeup, and flippers are not permitted. Age divisions range from infants under one year through seniors, with categories for 12 to 23 months, 2 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 17, 18 to 29, 30 to 44, Elite Ms 45 to 60, Senior 60 and up, and a Modern division. A Ms Spectacular will be named in every age group, with each winner receiving a crown and sash. Division queens also receive crowns and sashes, and first and second alternates are crowned. An optional People’s Choice is $1 per vote, voting can be gathered in advance, and there will be one winner for ages 0 to 9 and another for ages 10 and up, each earning a crown. Side awards for prettiest hair, eyes, dress, and smile are recognized with certificates. The Carley’s Caring Crown humanitarian project collects items for the House of Hope for kids at Christmas. Pajamas are worth 10 points, and each pair of socks or undergarments is worth 1 point. Door admission is free for each contestant and one adult, $5 for additional adults, $3 for children, and free for children five and under. Entry is $50 and covers beauty and side awards, and an optional photogenic category is included.