October 3-18 plans for Putnam County kids, in town and at home.

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Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration

Sparta honors its bluegrass heritage with a free full day of national, international, and regional bluegrass artists performing downtown. More than 100 food and craft booths surround the main stage in front of the historic Oldham Theater.

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Shakespeare in the Park: All's Well That Ends Well

Cookeville's free outdoor Shakespeare tradition returns for its 22nd season. Performances begin at 7 PM on October 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The October 10 finale also includes an all-day festival with themed vendors. Bring chairs, blankets, or a picnic.

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Crossville Oktoberfest

The Upper Cumberland's long-running German-American festival returns for two days of food, music, and community celebration. The festival runs from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus grounds east of downtown Crossville.

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Upper Cumberland Bigfoot Festival

The regional Bigfoot celebration expands to two days with live music, unusual vendors, local food trucks, crafts, contests, and family-friendly festival activities.

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