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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 10, 2010
The 25th Annual Roller Coaster Yard Sale is just around the corner. It’s time to make plans to set up for the event or plan your route. You can start and end anywhere along the route you choose, but we encourage you to explore the entire route across the miles of rolling hills and hollows surrounding Dale Hollow Lake from September 30 - October 2, 2010. 2010 marks a special milestone for this marathon yard sale – the 25th Anniversary. It is the oldest and most authentic marathon yard sale in Tennessee and/or Kentucky. A special memorial dedication to founder, Sarah Ann Bowers was held on September 11 at the Freedom School.
There are over 150 miles of treasures to discover in one of the most scenic areas of rural Tennessee and Kentucky just as the autumn patchwork is making its debut. Not only are there yard sales galore, but there are so many little shops and eateries located along the route that are truly treasures in themselves. You might want to extend your stay just to linger a little longer at some locations. It’s a great time to take your own tour of the local diners, drive-ins, BBQ joints and more. BBQ is big with many kinds to choose from, so is good old fashioned country cooking. Farmers markets and stands dot the area with their fall harvest during the sale. Crafters bring out their wares in abundance – a great time to pick up those special holiday gifts. You will also find plenty of souvenir items and flea markets. The area is rich in history and parks, too. Bring along your entire family and make a week (or more) of it and enjoy the ride on the winding and hilly roller coaster route. Fall will be in the air and the local hospitality will be ready to shine!
For those of you living in the area, this is an excellent time to plan your
sales to maximize traffic to your location and make a little extra money on
those items that you either no longer use and/or need to “repurpose”.
It’s a great opportunity for civic organizations to plan fund raisers.
Everyone in the community is encouraged to spruce up their lawns and BRING
ON THE SALES! If you would like to list your individual yard sale on the
internet, www.garagesalestracker.com
would like to help. Just visit their website to create your free listing.
This sale began in Temple Hill, KY on Hwy. 63 (Cordell Hull Hwy.) in 1986 to encourage improvements to the windy road. Today, the sale still rolls on from Temple Hill to Freedom, KY to points north and south — traveling north onto Glasgow and Cave City and/or Hwy. 90 to the east through many scenic rural communities and the town of Burkesville onto Albany, KY. In Albany, the route swings south onto Hwy. 127 to the TN/KY border where it turns onto Hwy. 111 through more rural communities, Byrdstown, and Livingston, TN. In Livingston, the route turns back to the north on Hwy. 52 meandering through the majestic countryside to Celina and then on to Moss where the route turns North on Hwy. 51 to Kentucky Hwy.163 to Tompkinsville and then back onto Hwy. 63 completing the route back to Temple Hill. The unique loop route allows everyone the opportunity to start and finish at the same place or any point you wish.
Many of the communities offer special events to compliment the Roller Coaster Yard Sale. There are car shows in Burkesville, KY and Byrdstown, TN, an Antique Tractor & Truck Pull and Pancake Breakfast in Celina, TN, Mud Lick Bar-B-Que will be available in Mud Lick, KY, the 29th Annual Edmonton Pumpkin Festival in Edmonton, KY, live bluegrass music, Horsemen’s Association Flea Market, and the Dale Hollow Bass Classic Fishing Tournament in Byrdstown, TN with possible additional events to be added through the coming weeks. Be sure to check the events calendar on the www.RollercoasterFair.com website for all the latest additions.
Dale Hollow Lake is a fisherman’s paradise and the fish should be biting well during this time period. It’s also still warm enough to enjoy boating or houseboating on the waters…perfect to spend the day on the road seeking out bargains and evenings relaxing on the refreshing waters of Dale Hollow Lake. Don’t forget to spend some time off the road too. You won’t want to miss the beauty of the Caves of the Cave City area or the wonders of Glasgow, both located at the northwestern end of the route in Kentucky.
The sale features over 150 miles of grassroots extravaganza for 3 days through 25 communities/towns – all ready to welcome you to the area! An abundance of yard sales, flea markets, crafts, antiques, handcrafted quilts, produce, BBQ, southern food, entertainment, parks, recreation areas, historic sites and so much more! So gather your shopping friends, hop into your RV or other vehicles and make your way to THE Roller Coaster Yard Sale! www.RollerCoasterFair.com. Toll-Free: 1-866-INFO-DHL (463-6345). There is also a downloadable version of the brochure on the homepage. Make plans now to enjoy the 2010 Roller Coaster Yard Sale – September 30, October 1 and 2, 2010.
Ms. Sarah Ann Bowers would be so pleased to see all the wonderful
things that her Roller Coaster Fair has brought to offer those visiting her
native land. When she began the sale in 1986, her main goal was to have her
beloved Cordell Hull Hwy. improved. Now, it is so much more. Ms. Sarah is
no longer with us, but her memory lives on. A tree has been planted in her
memory at the Old Freedom School in honor of her community service.
(Committee
Members, family, and friends gathered on September 11, 2010 at the
Old Freedom School for a Memorial Celebration in honor of
Ms. Sarah Bowers' community service.)
Each year, a dedicated team of community leaders volunteer their time to coordiate this event. They meet periodically around the region to work out the details and enjoy lunch at a special destination. Recently, the group met at Ollie's Place in Celina, TN (below are some of those present). They are a wonderful group of individuals that share a love for their communities and want to do what they can to help bring in more business. Thank you to each of you for your dedication to making this event possible, bringing many individuals to the area to experience the hospitality.
For more information visit the Roller Coaster Yard Sale Website (Regional
Tourist Hub) at: www.rollercoasterfair.com
or phone the Dale Hollow Regional Info Center, 1-866-INFO-DHL (463-6345).
Kentucky Contact Info: Cumberland County Tourism Commission: www.burkesville.com, or topneal@aol.com or call 1-270-433-7177; Cave City: www.cavecity.com, or 1-270-773-5159; Edmonton/Metcalfe County: www.metcalfechamber.com, 1-270-432-3222; Glasgow/Barren County: www.visitglasgowbarren.com, 1-800-264-3161; Tompkinsville/Monroe County Tourism: www.monroecountyky.com, 1-270-487-1314; or Temple Hill Lions Club: William Myatt at williammyatt@glasgow-ky.com, or 270-590-0024.
Tennessee Contact Info: Byrdstown/Pickett County: 1-888-406-4704 www.dalehollow.com;
Celina/Clay County: 1-931-243-3338, www.dalehollowlake.org;
Livingston/Overton County; 1-800-876-7393, www.overtonco.com;
or Celina Lions Club: Ike Bonecutter at bonecutter@twlakes.net,
1-931-243-3133.
Bob Greer and Ike Bonecutter enjoying their lunches at Ollie's Place!
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