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Spring Citywide Yard Sale to be held May 1 Spring cleaning. For many, this term sends dread and dislike straight to the pit of the stomach. Just the thought of digging through the depths of closets, attics and basements can turn the most motivated cleaner into a serious procrastinator. Yet, what if cleaning out closets could lead to more money in the bank? If sorting through old items could help a community event become better? The Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau is making this possibility become a reality, with the Spring Citywide Yard Sale on May 1. For $10, your yard sale will be placed on the official map. Just fill out an application, located at www.tourmurray.com and return it to 201 S. 4th St. The $10 goes to Freedom Fest, Murray's Independence Day celebration. True cleaning procrastinators can benefit from the yard sale as well. The best bargain hunters out there celebrate Citywide Yard Sale as one of the best days of the year. Yard sale lovers are overjoyed when they purchase a map for $2 at the Murray CVB office and spend Saturday morning discovering treasures. Applications are due NO LATER than Tuesday, April 27. Maps will be on sale April 29-30 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 from 6:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. The yard sale will take place Saturday, May 1 from 7:00 a.m.-noon. For more information, call the
Land Between the Lakes offers unique experience to visitors Only a short drive from Murray, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area consists of 170,000 acres of wildlife, history and outdoor recreation, wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline. It is one of the most unique places in Kentucky, and offers a great opportunity to both visitors and locals.
Land Between the Lakes is now in full swing for the spring season. For directions or more information, visit www.lbl.org or call 270-924-2000.
Freedom Fest brings grilling competition to the masses April has arrived, which can mean only one thing to the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau- Freedom Fest planning is underway! Staff are beginning to organize the many events that make up Freedom Fest including concerts, fireworks, family day, parade and street fair.
Bacon in the Sun participants can start cooking at 6 a.m. Friday, July 2. The competition takes place in downtown Murray, near the main stage. Entries must be turned in by 5:30 p.m. that day for judging, and the winners will be announced on the downtown stage at 8 p.m. Grillers can submit food for one or more of the following categories: poultry (includes chicken and Cornish hens), ribs (shall include the bone) and dessert. First and second places in the meat category will receive $100 and $50 respectively, as well as certificates. The winner of the dessert category will win $50 and a certificate. To top it all off, the grand champion will win a brand new grill! Those interested in participating in this competition should complete an application, which can be found at www.tourmurray.com, and turn it in by June 18. The entry fee is $30, which includes admission into all three categories. Interested?
How long have you lived in Murray? If you had $75 to spend in Murray, where would you spend it? If you could describe Murray in three words to someone who has never been here, what would they be?
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Upcoming Events April 1-24: Power & Domesticity: The Architectural Legacy of TVA Exhibit April 3: Easter on the Square April 3: Easter Egg Hunt April 3: Casting Crowns Concert April 7-15: Basic Calligraphy Workshop April 8: Patterns of Distinction Conference April 14: All Campus Sing April 16: Broadway Bound April 17: Murray in Motion April 22-25: AntigoneSophocles’ Play April 30- May 1: Relay for Life April 30-May 9: Father Knows Best May 1: Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 8: Murray State University Spring Commencement May 29: Pool Opens June 11-27: Smoke on the Mountain Top June 28-July 4: Hazel Dealer’s Choice Sale July 2-4: Freedom Fest Want more? For details on the events listed, and the most up-to-date events, visit our Calendar of Events Online.
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For the last several years, a professional barbeque competition, Squealin' on the Square, has been one of the cornerstones of Freedom Fest. Last year, Freedom Fest decided to extend this opportunity to amateur grillers by creating a new event, Bacon in the Sun. This event gives every backyard griller the chance to prove his or her meat creations are the most mouth-watering in existence.
Chelsie Wright