Kassie Perkins

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The purpose of our association is to inform the public as to the different ways to safely and properly prepare "Polk Salad" for consumption as a healthy and nutritious food source. We all also encourage our members to share stories and recipes relating to "Polk Salad" among themselves and via this webpage. If you have information, stories, recipes, or questions that you would like to submit to the "Polk Salad" Association feel free to e-mail them to us

Membership in the association is free of charge and is open to all individuals interested in the rich folklore and dietary history of "Polk Salad". For further information about how to join please e-mail us at: rockytopgeneralstore@comcast.net

For Information You Can Write:
Tennessee "Polk Salad" Association
P.O. Box 1006
Harriman, TN. 37748

Press Release: Announcing the 2011 Miss "Polk Salad"

Tennessee “Polk Salad” Festival, 2011, was a success in spite of the on again, off again rain showers. Many folks took advantage of the Free Entertainment and Activities. The 4-H club sheared sheep beside the poultry show tent, while others rode in the wagon pulled by the horses. The children had their faces painted like tigers, butterflies and other animals after they completed their own “Polk Salad” Festival tote bag, dog tag, necklace or bracelet for free. The kids also got to throw bean bags at milk bottles filled with sand and pick up ducks for prizes.

Left to Right: Winner Taylor Lindsay; 1st runner-up Haley Yelton; 2nd runner-up Kala Cisson

The American Legion Post in Rockwood cooked and sold poke sallet, pinto beans, fried green tomatoes, cornbread and homemade desserts with sweet tea. This year the festival had a vendor with a covered wagon that resembled the old wagon trains. They had beef stew, peach cobbler and fried cornbread on cooked on an open fire in large cast iron kettles. Of course, the kettle corn, sno cones and funnel cakes were a hit.

Many crafters set up with their handmade items for sale. Some even demonstrated their craft. One of the crafters set up her pottery wheel and worked throughout the day making items for sale. One of the jewelry booths, also, created items at the festival for special order items. Some of the items for sale were handmade bird houses, wooden toys, beautiful jewelry, handbags, and baby blankets. Quilted throws, wooden decorative ducks, special hand painted candle holders and special handmade items by Cheryl Oran. Cheryl is a local artist whose artwork can also be found on the front of the 2011 “Polk Salad” Festival T-shirt. The t-shirts can still be purchased at Rocky Top General Store in Harriman.

Tennessee "Polk Salad" Festival T-shirts yellow cotton-polyester blend t-shirts with a barn and fence row drawn by local-artist Cheryl Oran. $12 (usd) Each.

To Order Call: (865) 882-8867 Or Fax Your Order To: (865) 882-9056

Tommy Hardin, who is director of the entertainment, had the day full of good music and singing from the Gazebo. Several church youth choirs sung in the morning hours. Then, Gene Horner and the Fiddle Shop Band opened up the afternoon with the bluegrass music. Ed Rupp from Channel 10 was on site to play a tune or two on his saxophone. The Wild Blue Yonder Bluegrass Band entertained the festival goers with an hour of wonderful bluegrass picking and grinning.

Taylor Lindsay, from Ten Mile, TN, won the title of 2011 “Miss Polk Salad”. The pageant was held at 4:30 p.m. in the park gazebo. Several contestants walked the runway and smiled their way through the pageant. The judges had to choose a winner among several beautiful ladies. The first runner-up is Haley Yelton from Rockwood and the second runner-up is Kala Cisson from Rockwood. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 27 that lives in the state of Tennessee was eligible to enter.

The Common Folks Group ended the day with music and singing from the gazebo. The sheep was sheared, the ribbons hung from the poultry cages, the last wagon ride was taken, and the last of the poke sallet was eaten until MAY 12, 2012!

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~ 2011 Event Photos

Entertainment Wild Blue Yonder Preforms Audience gets involved with dancing under the Gazebo	Kids Activities Free Face Painting for all the Children	Other Activities & Events Local 4-H clubs sheared sheep and had a judged poultry show during the festival. The UT Extension Agent helped with these projects
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Feburary 10, 2001-- 2012 Event & Performer Announcements/Confirmations listing updated with musical guest information.

March 5, 2011 -- Events And Performances For The 2011 "Polk Salad" Festival have been updated.

January 25, 2011 -- The new forms for the 2011 "Polk Salad" uploaded to the site.

May 8, 2010 -- Announcing the new Miss "Polk Salad" for 2010: Ms. Ashleigh Watts from Rockwood Tennessee. First Runner Up was Kristen Coker, and Second Runner Up was Amy Floyd.

February 20, 2010 -- Announcing the 2010 Polk Salad Festival in Harriman Tennessee. For more information check out the Forms and Flyers Section of the site.

May 30, 2009 - 2008 Pageant and festival photos now online.

May 29, 2009 - Announcing the newest Miss "Polk Sald": Kate Barnett

May 25, 2009 - Previous version of the front page of the site archived into a PDF file.

March 16, 2009 - - The Knoxville based bluegrass band Wild Blue Yonder has been confirmed to preform at the 2009 ""Polk Salad"" Festival.

February 24, 2009 - Uploaded information on how to enter the 2009 Miss "Polk Salad" pageant.

ENTER THE FESTIVAL'S NEWEST CONTEST!! THE CROSS CUT SAW AND/OR LOG TOSS COMPETITIONS

Important Note: No applications or fees will be accepted before Febuary 1st, 2012.

Musical Guests For 2012

• The Grand Prees

• (Returning For 2012) Gene Horner and The Fiddle Shop