UPDATE: Due to the electrical storms that came through, the rest of the Festival has been cancelled.
The city announced Saturday, August 26:
As of 7:01:
It is with deep regret that all concerts have been CANCELED! Thank you to those that braved the heat to support the vendors and Johnny Mac.
We want to thank Elvis! and the Fajita Brothers for making the trip to McKenzie. Thank you to City workers for all their to make the festival happen.
Again, we are sorry that we could not make this happen.
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As 5:52 pm, the concerts WILL BEGIN at 8 pm! Let’s PACK the STREET! The weather is cool and will be a great end to the festival.
This is all PENDING on the production company’s equipment because of water damage. We will keep you updated as we can.
All vendors have decided to leave the festival.
McKenzie, Tenn.–Something extra special is set for today at the Sweet Tea Festival in McKenzie–an all afternoon Celebrity Dunk Tank.
Today is the last full day of the Festival and it will include arts and crafts, petting zoo, carnival, with the Fajita Brothers of Paris at 6 and Elvis at 8.
The McKenzie Police Department and Mckenzie Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting a Celebrity Dunk Tank, all afternoon today. The proceeds will go to support the Christmas with a Kid program. 3 ball/$5
Here is the schedule of times and who will be in the tank:
2:00 pm – Mayor Griffin
2:30 pm – Battalion Chief Arnold
3:00 pm – Mayor Griffin
3:30 pm – Assistant Chief Boucher
4:00 pm – Assistant Chief Hollowell
4:30 pm – Fire Chief Tucker
5:00 pm – Mayor Griffin
5:30 pm – Battalion Chief Arnold
6:00 pm – Assistant Chief Boucher
6:30 pm – Assistant Chief Hollowell
7:00 pm – Mayor Griffin
7:30 pm – Fire Chief Tucker
8:00 pm – Battalion Chief Arnold
Come out and throw often! Support a great cause.
On Sunday, August 27: Southern Fried Nuptials, 2 p.m. McKenzie High School
Photo: Johnny Mac performed Friday night at the Sweet Tea Festival. (City of McKenzie photo).