100th Annual Lone Oak Picnic.

This Saturday July 26th the Lone Oak Picnic turns 100.  The picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Central Civitan Club building in Cunningham, Tennessee.   The cost to attend is FREE and food can be purchased.

The Lone Oak Picnic is a tradition start of the election season.  So, get ready for a little hand shaking.  People have a chance to meet many local politicians and listen to them state their case for why they are best candidate for the job.  The politicians are expected to take the stage around noon, with Senator Rosalind Kurita presenting a proclamation from the governor.

What is a picnic without food?  The Lone Oak Picnic will have plenty of tradition picnic staples:  Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Bar-B-Que Chicken, Pulled Pork, Ice Cream, etc.  Proceeds for the food sales will go to help the local community.  The family fun does not stop with the food.  There will also be gospel music, an antique car show and puppet shows.

Larry Pitts, president of the Central Civitan Club tells, "The reason it has had success is everyone likes the family atmosphere.  People who have moved off enjoy coming back and meeting with old friends." * 

The highlight of the event is a beauty pageant.  Contestants of all ages pay a $25 enter fee (proceeds also going toward the local community) to vie for the title in his/her age group.  To find out more about the pageant or other events contact Nita Groves at 387-0012.

Edit July 28, 2008:  Slide show added of days events.

* Stacey Smith Segovia- Leaf Chronicle