The 23rd Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival will be held on
Wednesday, May 25 - Saturday, May 28
at the Buford Pusser Park in Adamsville, Tennessee
Saturday, May 21
Buford Pusser Beauty Pageant ages 0 - 6 Years: 10 am - 12 pm, Judges Lunch: 12 pm - 2 pm, Ages 7 - Mrs will begin at 2 pm - 4 pm at the Adamsville Community Center at 304 Blanton Street
Wednesday, May 25
Carnival begins tonight and continues each night thru the close of the festival on Saturday night
7 pm - SPWA Championship Wrestling
Thursday, May 26
6 pm - "Music in the Park" under the pavilion Featuring: Tommy Turner as Elvis and Bo Jack Killingsworth and the Rockabilly Band to follow.
Friday, May 27
9 am - Bus Tour of local Buford Pusser sites led by Buford's daughter Dwana and historian Steve Sweat. Please call Renee at the museum to make your reservation 731-632-4080. The cost is $50 per person and includes lunch which will be served in the courtroom at the courthouse in Selmer. Transportation provided by Anchor Trailways.
6 pm - "Adamsville Idol" talent contest with $250 in cash prizes under the pavilion.
Following "Adamsville Idol" will be a showing of the original "Walking Tall" movie.
Saturday, May 28 - THE BIG DAY!!!
8:00 am - Car Show with judging at 12 pm awards at 3 pm
8:30 am - 5K Run at Buford Pusser Home and Museum Registration between 6:45 am and 8:15 am
10:30 am - Parade
11:00 am - Opening Cermonies at the pavilion
3 pm - Story Telling at the "Marty" (Adamsville Community Center) at 304 Blanton Street featuring: Steve Sweat and Jack Coffman
5 pm - Clay Wagoner Memorial Bluegrass Show
7 pm - SPWA Championship Wrestling
If your organization or church that is interested in having a booth at the festival
you may download the application below: