Schedule:

August 31, 2023

11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: TSF Rotary Golf Tournament
Time: 11:00 am -Lunch Served
Tee Time: noon
Format: Four person team scramble.
Location: Persimmon Hills in Sharon, TN
Entry Fee:
Team $300, Individual $75.

September 2, 2023

8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Home Grown Farmers Market
Come one, come all to the Home Grown Farmers Market at the TN Soybean Festival, happening on Saturday, September 2nd! Get ready for a delightful morning from 8:00 am to noon at the Martin Farmers Market, nestled in Historic Downtown Martin, TN. The bounty of local produce awaits you, all lovingly grown within 50 miles of Martin. But that’s not all – groove to the rhythm of live music, and prepare to be amazed by the guest vendors from Coastal Connection Seafood, bringing a taste of the ocean to this delightful inland gathering. And for the craft enthusiasts, local artisans will be showcasing their creations, offering a unique shopping experience. Join us for a day of farm-fresh fun and community spirit!
Location: Martin Farmers Market, Historic Downtown Martin, TN

September 3, 2023

2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: 9th Annual Guitar As Art Contest Exhibition at Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building, UT-Martin
Exhibit Open: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m
Awards Ceremony: 3:00 p.m
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for the 9th Annual Guitar As Art Contest Exhibition at the Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building, UT-Martin. From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, witness a display of artistically altered guitars using various 2D media methods. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 3:00 pm, where exceptional talents will be recognized. Delight in the harmonious blend of refreshments and live music as you immerse yourself in this unique artistic experience. Can’t make it on the event day? Don’t worry, the Guitar as Art Exhibit will be open to the public from Tuesday, September 5, to Saturday, September 30, between 1:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for this celebration of creativity and passion.

September 5, 2023

5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown Martin
Step right up and let the good times roll at the Midway during the TN Soybean Festival! Get ready to unleash your inner kid and indulge in games, laughter, and the best fair food you can imagine! From Tuesday to Saturday, September 5th to September 9th, the Midway is the place to be in Downtown Martin. Grab your wristbands or individual ride tickets at the Midway box office and get ready for non-stop fun! Don’t miss out on the fantastic armband special on select days, where you can enjoy unlimited rides. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or a foodie on the hunt for delicious treats, we’ve got it all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this a soybean celebration to remember! Midway provided by K&S Southern Midways.

10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Soybean Canasta Tournament at The Martin Gateway Center
Come and join the fun at the Gateway Tournament series! First up on September 5th, we have the Canasta card tournament at The Martin Gateway Center, starting at 10:00 a.m. It’s open to the public, so bring your friends and family! Be sure to arrive by 9:45 a.m to register and secure your spot. Don’t miss out on the chance to win door prizes and enjoy a delicious free lunch. On Thursday, September 7th, the Trivia tournament will be at the same location and time, with the same exciting perks for attendees. And mark your calendars for Friday, September 8th, as we’ll be hosting Big Bingo, another public event, with registration at 9:45 a.m. Join us at The Martin Gateway Center for a fantastic time with free lunch, door prizes, and lots of entertainment. See you there.

3:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and colors at our Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on Tuesday, September 5th, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 3 p.m at the CE Weldon Building. This event is entirely free for all ages, with divisions for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families to showcase their artistic talents. Our panel of judges will be on hand to admire the vibrant masterpieces, and the winners will be revealed on the Tennessee Soybean Festival’s Facebook and Instagram pages the next day. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, available at the library front desk. For any further information, call 731-587-3148. Don’t miss this chance to make the sidewalks come alive with your imagination!

6:30 p.m: Soybean Parade
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, joyful cheers, and captivating floats at the TN Soybean Festival Parade on Tuesday, September 5th! Starting at 6:30 p.m, the parade will make its way through University Street and Lindell Street, bringing a spectacle of community spirit to Historic Downtown Martin. This year, the parade will be even more special with the Turner Family as the Grand Marshal, leading the procession with pride and excitement. The Turner Family’s contributions to the community make them the perfect choice to represent the essence of togetherness and celebration at the festival.

Parade Route: University Street and Lindell Street
Click Here For Parade Application

September 6, 2023

6:45 a.m - 8:30 a.m: Prayer Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Martin
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: TSF Phase 10 Tournament at The Martin Gateway Center 701 N Lindell St, Martin
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m: TSF Crossroads Luncheon: A Celebration of Civic Organizations at Martin Public Library Event Center
5:00 p.m: Community Health And Safety Fair at Historic Downtown Martin TN
5:00 p.m: Sample a Soybean at Faith and Community Night Meal Tent TN
5:00 p.m: Faith and Community Night: Free Meal and Daniel Doss Concert at Downtown Martin and WK and T Amphitheater
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Martin Sesquicentennial and Soybean History Exhibit at CE Weldon Building
6:00 p.m: The Soybean Voice Contest at WK and T Amphitheater

5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown Martin
Step right up and let the good times roll at the Midway during the TN Soybean Festival! Get ready to unleash your inner kid and indulge in games, laughter, and the best fair food you can imagine! From Tuesday to Saturday, September 5th to September 9th, the Midway is the place to be in Downtown Martin. Grab your wristbands or individual ride tickets at the Midway box office and get ready for non-stop fun! Don’t miss out on the fantastic armband special on select days, where you can enjoy unlimited rides. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or a foodie on the hunt for delicious treats, we’ve got it all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this a soybean celebration to remember! Midway provided by K and S Southern Midways.

5:00 p.m: Jr Art Contest Art Submission Deadline at Martin City Hall
2023 Theme - "Enchanted"
Rules and Regulations:
Deadline to drop off all artwork and photos: Wednesday, Sept. 6, by 5:00pm at Martin City Hall.

There will be 3 groups of competition based on grade for 2023/2024 school year:
Grade K-2nd Grade 3rd -5th Grade 6th-8th
Each student may submit a one piece of artwork
All art can be painted or drawn on paper or canvas no larger than 8.5×11 inches.
Each entry Must have the following information clearly written or typed on the back:
Student’s name, parent/guardian’s phone number, school, and current grade.
Photos of the submissions will be displayed on the Weakley County Young
Professionals Facebook Page.
The winners will be contacted by Friday, Sept. 8.
After the festival, submissions may be picked up at Martin City Hall. Any items not
picked up after October 1st will be thrown away.
The Tennessee Soybean Festival is not responsible for damage or loss of submitted artwork or photos.
Awards will be given for each age group as follows: 1st Place- $30

September 7, 2023

6:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m: Farmers Breakfast at Tennessee Tractor TN
10:00 a.m: TSF Trivia Tournament at The Martin Gateway Center 701 N Lindell St, Martin
4:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Flippenout Show at South Lindell Street Street Fair TN
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Martin and Soybean History Exhibit at CE Weldon Building/Soybean Central TN
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Fast and Furious Power Wheels Race at Oxford Street Parking Lot TN
5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds Show at Corner of University TN
5:00 p.m - 11:59 p.m: Soybean Street Fair at Historic Downtown Martin TN
5:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Sea Lion Splash Show at Martin City Hall parking lot TN
7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Cheap Trick Concert at WK&T Amphitheater TN

4:00 p.m - Midnight: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown Martin
Step right up and let the good times roll at the Midway during the TN Soybean Festival! Get ready to unleash your inner kid and indulge in games, laughter, and the best fair food you can imagine! From Tuesday to Saturday, September 5th to September 9th, the Midway is the place to be in Downtown Martin. Grab your wristbands or individual ride tickets at the Midway box office and get ready for non-stop fun! Don’t miss out on the fantastic armband special on select days, where you can enjoy unlimited rides. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or a foodie on the hunt for delicious treats, we’ve got it all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this a soybean celebration to remember! Midway provided by K&S Southern Midways.

5:00 p.m: Jr Art Contest Art Submission Deadline at Martin City Hall
2023 Theme - "Enchanted"
Rules and Regulations:
Deadline to drop off all artwork and photos: Wednesday, Sept. 6, by 5:00pm at Martin City Hall.

There will be 3 groups of competition based on grade for 2023/2024 school year:
Grade K-2nd Grade 3rd -5th Grade 6th-8th
Each student may submit a one piece of artwork
All art can be painted or drawn on paper or canvas no larger than 8.5×11 inches.
Each entry Must have the following information clearly written or typed on the back:
Student’s name, parent/guardian’s phone number, school, and current grade.
Photos of the submissions will be displayed on the Weakley County Young
Professionals Facebook Page.
The winners will be contacted by Friday, Sept. 8.
After the festival, submissions may be picked up at Martin City Hall. Any items not
picked up after October 1st will be thrown away.
The Tennessee Soybean Festival is not responsible for damage or loss of submitted artwork or photos.
Awards will be given for each age group as follows: 1st Place- $30

September 8, 2023

All Day: Chicken Crazy, Hog Wild BBQ Cook-Off
8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Martin Sesquicentennial and Soybean History Exhibit
8:00 a.m - 11:59 p.m: 10th Annual Sammies Eating Contest at Virginia Weldon Park TN
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Big Bean Bingo at The Martin Gateway Center 701 N Lindell St, Martin
10:00 a.m - 11:59 p.m: Soybean Street Fair at Historic Downtown Martin TN
4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Free Bohemian Facepaint and Henna Artist at Soybean Street Fair Entrance 210 S. Lindell Street, Martin
4:00 p.m - 11:59 p.m: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown, Martin TN
4:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Flippenout Show at South Lindell Street Street Fair TN
5:00 p.m: 30th Annual Free Bbq Tyson Chicken at Virginia Weldon Park TN
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Vintage Ice Cream Making Display at Corner Oxford/Lindell Street TN
5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Circus Performers, Jugglers, Arielist, and Fortune Teller at Soybean Street Fair Entrance 210 S. Lindell Street, Martin
5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds Show
5:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m: Sea Lion Splash Show at Martin City Hall parking lot TN
7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Brothers Osborne Concert at WK and T Amphitheater TN

4:00 p.m - Midnight: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown Martin
Step right up and let the good times roll at the Midway during the TN Soybean Festival! Get ready to unleash your inner kid and indulge in games, laughter, and the best fair food you can imagine! From Tuesday to Saturday, September 5th to September 9th, the Midway is the place to be in Downtown Martin. Grab your wristbands or individual ride tickets at the Midway box office and get ready for non-stop fun! Don’t miss out on the fantastic armband special on select days, where you can enjoy unlimited rides. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or a foodie on the hunt for delicious treats, we’ve got it all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this a soybean celebration to remember! Midway provided by K and S Southern Midways.

5:00 p.m: Jr Art Contest Art Submission Deadline at Martin City Hall
2023 Theme - "Enchanted"
Rules and Regulations:
Deadline to drop off all artwork and photos: Wednesday, Sept. 6, by 5:00pm at Martin City Hall.

There will be 3 groups of competition based on grade for 2023/2024 school year:
Grade K-2nd Grade 3rd -5th Grade 6th-8th
Each student may submit a one piece of artwork
All art can be painted or drawn on paper or canvas no larger than 8.5×11 inches.
Each entry Must have the following information clearly written or typed on the back:
Student’s name, parent/guardian’s phone number, school, and current grade.
Photos of the submissions will be displayed on the Weakley County Young
Professionals Facebook Page.
The winners will be contacted by Friday, Sept. 8.
After the festival, submissions may be picked up at Martin City Hall. Any items not
picked up after October 1st will be thrown away.
The Tennessee Soybean Festival is not responsible for damage or loss of submitted artwork or photos.
Awards will be given for each age group as follows: 1st Place- $30

September 9, 2023

All Day: Martin Merchant Sidewalk Sale at Historic Downtown Martin TN
7:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m: 25th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast at American Legion Post TN
7:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m: 5K Race and 1K Fun Run at UT Martin Elam Center
8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Stanley Black and Decker Cars and Coffee Show at First Baptist Church Parking Lot TN
8:00 a.m - 11:59 p.m: 9th Annual Middle School Softball Showcase at Martin Recreation Complex TN
10:00 a.m: West Tennessee Dairy Show at UT Campus TN
10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Break For Bach at Martin Public Library Event Center TN
10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Martin and Soybean History Exhibit at CE Weldon Building/Soybean Central TN
10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m: Free Bohemian Facepaint and Henna Artist at Soybean Street Fair Entrance 210 S. Lindell Street, Martin
10:00 a.m - 11:59 p.m: Soybean Street Fair
12:00 p.m: 30th Annual Chicken Crazy, Hog Wild BBQ Awards at Virginia Weldon Park TN
12:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Sea Lion Splash Show at Martin City Hall parking lot TN
12:00 p.m - 11:59 p.m: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown, Martin TN
12:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Flippenout Show at South Lindell Street Street Fair TN
4:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Circus Performers | Stilt Walker, Jugglers, Lolli Pop Artist, and Fortune Teller at Soybean Street Fair Entrance 210 S. Lindell Street, Martin
5:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds at Savant Stage West/University TN
7:00 p.m: Russell Dickerson Concert at WK and T Amphitheater TN

11:00 a.m - Midnight: Midway and Amusment Rides Open at Downtown Martin
Step right up and let the good times roll at the Midway during the TN Soybean Festival! Get ready to unleash your inner kid and indulge in games, laughter, and the best fair food you can imagine! From Tuesday to Saturday, September 5th to September 9th, the Midway is the place to be in Downtown Martin. Grab your wristbands or individual ride tickets at the Midway box office and get ready for non-stop fun! Don’t miss out on the fantastic armband special on select days, where you can enjoy unlimited rides. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or a foodie on the hunt for delicious treats, we’ve got it all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this a soybean celebration to remember! Midway provided by K and S Southern Midways.

Date: September 2 - 9, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Martin, TN 38238

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