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Contact:  Ricky Rodriguez, TMP, CTTP
Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655
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Fall Fun, Car Shows, Festivals, 5Ks and More in September!

Lebanon, TN, September 2, 2010 – The Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to bring you sample highlights of upcoming events throughout the month of September. From fall fun and festivals to 5Ks to car shows and more, there’s something for everyone in Wilson County!

On September 11, participate in the 7th Annual Sherry’s Run. Sherry’s Run is a 5K run/walk benefiting cancer. For more information about Sherry’s Run, call 615-975-1081 or 615-400-2032 or visit www.sherrysrun.org. After the race, be sure to attend the first ever Lebanon Town Square Celebrates. Bring your family to this fun event honoring our community volunteers on the Lebanon Square from 10am to 6pm! Activities include games, live entertainment, food, sidewalk sales and more. For additional information about Lebanon Town Square Celebrates, visit www.lebanontownsquarecelebrates.com or call 615-444-8329 or 615-627-8487.

Another fun run will take place on September 25 at Providence Marketplace in Mt. Juliet. The 4th Annual MJ5K, hosted by the Wilson County Search and Rescue K-9, will benefit Buddy Break, a charity geared at rewarding the caregivers of children with special needs, and Speed the Light, an organization that provides worldwide relief after devastating events. To register or learn more about the 4th Annual MJ5K, call 615-403-5612 or visit www.mj5k.com.
 
If you love cars, don’t miss the Redneck Rumble on September 17 and 18 at the James E. Ward Ag Center in Lebanon. Additional information about the Redneck Rumble can be found at www.bothbarrelspromotions.com or by calling 615-364-1828. Also on September 18, Gladefest will feature a car show, booths, games, horse rides, crafts and SO much more! Contact Wilson Bank & Trust for more information, 615-443-6522. Car lovers can also show-off their antique, classic, muscle, hot rod or any car or truck 25-years or older at the Mt. Juliet Cruise-In happening every Saturday from 5pm to 9pm through the end of October at Chick-fil-A in Mt. Juliet at Providence Marketplace. Or just come and look at all the beautiful cars and trucks!

The fall celebrations continue on September 18 and 19 at Cedars of Lebanon State Park at the Ole Time Farm Fest. Celebrate farm and farm life with farm equipment, horse drawn equipment, animals, antiques, crafts and more! For additional information on this event and others at Cedars of Lebanon State Park, call 615-443-2769.

Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month at the 29th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow on September 25 and 26. Enjoy authentic food, arts, crafts, music, dances and more at Charlie Daniels Park beginning at 10:30am each day. For more information about the Mt. Juliet Pow Wow, visit www.mtjulitepowwow.com or call 615-443-1537.

For additional information about these events and others, visit www.visitwilsoncounty.com or call the Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 615-453-9655.

ABOUT Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau – The mission of the Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau is to maximize the economic impact of travelers to the community and position it as a premier destination to target markets.