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Independence Weekend Celebration July 4-5, 2025
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Jul 04
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Jul 05
Discovery Park of America

Independence Weekend Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day with a weekend of festivities at Discovery Park! Enjoy the Boston Tea Party reenactment, the ringing of the Liberty Bell, and patriotic activities.

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Antique Tractor Show, August 1-2, 2025, at Discovery Park of America
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Aug 01
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Aug 02
Discovery Park of America

Antique Tractor Show

Join us for the 2025 Antique Tractor Show, Aug. 2-3 at Discovery Park! See vintage tractors, enjoy the tractor parade, and learn about mechanized agriculture. Free with admission.

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National Mustard Day - Downtown Dyersburg
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Aug 02
Main Street Dyersburg

National Mustard Day

National Mustard Day - Downtown Dyersburg

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Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show & Brunch
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Aug 23
Dyersburg / Dyer County Chamber of Commerce

Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show & Brunch

Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show & Brunch

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Wrangling On The River
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Aug 30
Visit Dyer County

Wrangling On The River

Wrangling On The River

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Sep 01
Discovery Park of America

Real Bodies: The Exhibition

REAL BODIES: The Exhibition at Discovery Park, May 10–Sept. 1, 2025. Explore human anatomy, COVID-19 impacts, and more. $6.99 members, $9.99 non-members.

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Pickin' at the Park
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Today 30
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Sep 05
Main Street Dyersburg

Pickin' At the Park - Kurt and Andrea Stephenson

Pickin' at the Park - Downtown Dyersburg

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Sep 06
Discovery Park of America

2025 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Join us for the 2025 Annual Stair Climb on Sept. 6 to honor 9/11 heroes. Firefighters will climb the Discovery Park Tower in full gear, paying tribute to fallen first responders.

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Dyer County Fair
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Sep 07
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Dyer County Fair

Dyer County Fair

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Discovery Dash 5K/10K/1-Mile Fun Run
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Sep 13
Discovery Park of America

2025 Discovery Dash 5K/10K/1-Mile Fun Run

Run or walk the unique Discovery Dash on Sept. 13, 2025! Explore the 50-acre park with scenic waterfalls, historic sites, and more. Register by July 31 for discounted rates!

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Sep 13
Discovery Park of America

Pediatric Day

Join us for Pediatric Day at Discovery Park on Sept. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Enjoy fun activities, resources, and prizes for kids! Free admission for children 17 and under.

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Native American Educational Weekend
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Sep 19
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Sep 20
Discovery Park of America

Native American Educational Weekend

Celebrate Native American culture at Discovery Park! Enjoy traditional dance, storytelling, artisan demos, food, and more. Free for members or park admission.

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Depot Days - 3rd Weekend in September
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Sep 20
Visit Dyer County

Depot Days - Newbern, TN

Depot Days - 3rd Weekend in September

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Dueling Pianos: Annual Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser
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Sep 25
Discovery Park of America

Dueling Pianos: Annual Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser

Join us for a night of dueling pianos at Discovery Park on Sept. 25, 2025! Enjoy great music, food, and fellowship while supporting the Kirkland Scholarship Fund for local schools.

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Downtown Dyersburg Car Show
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Oct 18
Main Street Dyersburg

Downtown Dyersburg Car Show

Downtown Dyersburg Car Show

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David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival
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Oct 19
Discovery Park of America

David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival

Celebrate David Crockett's legacy at Discovery Park with a two-day homestead and heritage festival in 2025! Enjoy frontier demonstrations, live bluegrass, artisans, and hands-on activities.

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Pumpkin Village
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Oct 31
Discovery Park of America

Pumpkin Village 2025

Get ready for another year of “Pumpkin Village” at Discovery Park! Enjoy this guest favorite, free with park admission or membership.

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Downtown Dyersburg Christmas Parade
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Dec 01
Main Street Dyersburg

Downtown Dyersburg Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade

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Sorghum Valley Christmas
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Sorghum Valley

Sorghum Valley Christmas Village

Sorghum Valley Christmas

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Let it Glow Light Show, Drive-thru and Walk-thru
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Nov 14
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Dec 30
Discovery Park of America

Let it Glow Light Show, Drive-thru and Walk-thru

The must-see, holiday tradition at Discovery Park returns from Friday, Nov. 14 to Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

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