The Red Bank Neighborhood Pride Association will present the 2013 New Moon Pie Festival and Jubilee Parade on April 20. The 34th annual event is sponsored by Chattanooga Bakery, maker of the World Famous MoonPie, Chattanooga's Greatest Hits, 107.9 BIG FM, the Tennessee Lottery, Red Bank Chamber of Commerce and Erlanger Health System.
Barefoot Nellie and Co. will be headlining with their smooth driving bluegrass sounds. The Pickled Pepper Pickers will also be playing with storytelling mixed in.
The Tennessee Lottery will be on hand with a chance to play Plinko and win prizes. They will have information about one of their newest games, Moon Pie, the instant ticket that celebrates the “original marshmallow sandwich” and a chance to win up to $1,000.
Celebrity teams will be competing in the MoonPie Eating Contest, kids can play in the inflatables and vendors include All About Glass, Strings & Things by Hannah and Sewing Up Blessings.
The event is free of charge and kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Jubilee Parade. Skipper Fairbanks will be serving as the grand marshal of the parade. The following is the schedule of activities:
10 a.m. – Jubilee Parade
11 a.m. – Celebrity MoonPie Eating Contest
Noon - Barefoot Nellie
1 p.m. - East Ridge Cloggers
1:30 p.m. - Judy Baker and Vicky Hardesty with Pickled Pepper Pickers
3 p.m. - Baton Twirling Majorette Team
3:20 p.m. - General Cook - 87 year Old Banjo Player, Philip Stewart - Red Bank Fiddler, Red Bank Sr. Citizen Center Acoustic Jam Band
4 p.m. - Close Stage
For more information, go to www.redbankpride.org or email redbanknpa@gmail.com.
The Red Bank Neighborhood Pride Association is a group of Red Bank residents that are committed to helping the city be a more desirable place to live. Their community meetings are held quarterly at the Red Bank Community Center behind Erlanger North. All Red Bank residents are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.redbankpride.org or email redbanknpa@gmail.com.