Teapot Festival 2012

Beginning early in 1981, the festival has grown into a weeklong event.

Beginning early in 1981, John W. Melton, administrator of the Gibson County General Hospital developed the idea of a "teapot festival;" to draw attention on the rare collection of Porcelain Veilleuses. His idea was favorably received by the city council. Melton served as the first Festival Chairman.

The festival has grown into a weeklong event beginning with a ceremonial Lighting of the Teapots and culminates in the Annual Grand Parade.

For information concerning the scheduled events, contact the Teapot Festival Committee at;
(731) 855-2013.  .

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The 2012 Teapot Festival will be held
from Friday April 27th - Saturday May 5th.


2012
32nd Annual Trenton Teapot Festival
Schedule of Events

Friday, April 27, 2012
Trenton Garden Club Judges Teapot Lawn Signs

Sunday, April 29 - Sunday, May 6, 2012
** GCVAA Spring Art Competition on display at City Hall


Sunday, April 29,2012
Opening Ceremonies
4:30 p.m. City Hall Lawn
Special music, announcements of Teapot lawn sign contest winner and Parade Marshal.
Rain out location - First Methodist Church
Contact: Betty Poteet 855-2037


Monday, April 30, 2012 
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. First presbyterian Church
Speaker: Billy Vaughn 
Tickets $5.00 - Available in Advance
Contact: Bubba Abbott 855-1916
"Sponsored by Trenton FoodRite"
"Proceeds benefit the Trenton Ministerial Association"

** BACH'S Lunch
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
Entertainment: Sheila Hart
Contact: Berlynne Holman 855-0976

Parade Marshal Reception
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Teapot Room in City Hall
Hosted by Regions Bank
Contact: Debbie McDaniel 855-2324

Block Party
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Corner of Armory & High Streets
Food, games & music.
Contact: Bubba Abbott 855-1916


Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 
Teapot Cafe'
11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. First United Methodist Church
Dine in or carryout
Plates $7.00 - Tickets available in advance
Contact: Donna Warmath 487-2658

** BACH'S Lunch
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
Entertainment: Leah Jean Rollins, Keyboard
Contact: Berlynne Holman 855-0976 

Teapot Music Festival
6:00 p.m. Trenton Middle School
Music provided by our local school bands.
Concessions will be available.
Contact: Leigh Boyce 855-2422

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 
Walk to School
7:30 a.m.
City Hall to Trenton Elementary School
Coordinated by TES 855-0971

Salad Luncheon
11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. - First United Methodist Church
 Dine in or carryout.
Tickets $7.00 - Available in advance
Contact: Glenda Lane 855-2486

** BACH'S Lunch
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
Entertainment: Bluesberry Jam Band
Contact: Berlynne Holman 855-0976

Community Churches Concert
7:00 p.m. First Assembly of God 
FREE ADMISSION
Contact: Pat Riley 855-4767

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
** BACH'S Lunch
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
Entertainment: Kim Rodamaker, Violin
Contact: Berlynne Holman 855-0976 

Pet Parade
6:00 p.m. Downtown Pedestrian Park
Registration 5:30 p.m.
Pets judged in various categories
Entry Fee $5.00
Adoptable pets will be on site
Contact: Friends of Gibson County Animals

Trenton Teapot Trot
6:00 p.m. Starting Point City Hall
5K Run or Walk
Pre-registration $15.00 at Trenton YMCA 
5:00 p.m. Registration on day of event $20.00
Contact: YMCA 855-7516

Friday, May 4th, 2012
Trenton Elementary School Field Day
All day activity at TES
 Coordinated by TES  855-0971

** BACH'S Lunch
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Courtsquare Arts & Antiques
Entertainment: Haywood & Myra Elam, Gospel
Contact: Berlynne Holman 855-0976

Concert & Fireworks
Walter Kilzer Stadium
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Social Hour (Food Available)
7:30 -9:00 Entertainment 
9:00 p.m. ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW
Rain Date -- Fireworks only May 18th 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 5th, 2012 
Grand Parade
10:00 a.m. Trenton Elementary School 
Forms available at City Hall 855-2013
Contact: Kari Alaxander 414-0576 

Truck/Tractor Pull
7:30 p.m. Trenton City Park
Tickets $10.00  under age 5 free,
Gates open  5:30 p.m.
Rain out date, May 19th

Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Awards Reception (GCVAA)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet the Artists Reception
Free Admission
Vote for People's Choice,
works for sale
Contact: Royce Harris 784-4120


For More Information,
 please contact the Trenton City Hall 855-2013
32nd Annual Trenton Teapot Festival

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** Visit the GCVAA Annual Spring Art Competition, Trenton City Hall; Juried by nationally known artist
Cheng-Khee Chee, a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society, Signature Member of the National Wattercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status), Watercolor USA Honor Society and many others. Born in China, raised in Malaysia, and living in the United States since 1962.