BEA Community Calendar for the week of October 22, 2026

October

October 1 – 31 - Falcon Ridge Fall Harvest Festival, 22630 Highway 18 North, Toone, Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sundays Noon – 6:00 p.m., Admission – Fridays - $12.95 (Ages 3+), Saturdays and Sundays - $14.95 (Ages 3+). Call 731-658-5200 for more information.

October 22 – Senior Halloween Party, 10:30 a.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, Call 731-658-3436 for more information.

October 23 - Cardio Drumming - 11:00 a.m.; Dance Drumming – 11:30 a.m.; Senior Spark – 12:00 p.m.; Movie Night Friday– The Munsters (2022) - 3:30 p.m., Middleton Community Library, Call 731-376-0680 for more information.

October 23 – 24 – Bolivar Barbecue Blowout and Music Festival, Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned Event, Pro and Backyard Divisions. For more information, please call 731-658-2020.

October 24 – Hardeman County March of the Dogs, Parade and Pet Costume Contest, Theme: Red, White & Rescue, 10:00 a.m.- Parade Line-up at Vaughn Oil; 10:30 a.m. – The March; 11:00 a.m. – Costume Contest and Military Salute, Courthouse Square.

October 24 – St. James Episcopal Church Tours, 205 Lafayette Street, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 24 – Middleton Elementary Harvest Festival, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Games, Haunted House, Sweet Shop, Chili, and Silent Auction, Sponsored by MES PTO.

October 24 – Bolivar Church of God Fall Festival, 5:00 p.m., Petting Zoo, Hayride, Games & Puzzles, Bounce House, Face Painting, Food, and Drinks, 15650 Hwy 64, Bolivar, TN.

October 25 – Hallelujah Festival, Pocahontas First Baptist Church, 207 Main Street, 5:00 p.m., Chili, Hot Dogs, and Potato Soup, Hay Rides, Face Painting, and Games.

October 26 – Moon STEM Club, 3:30 p.m., Ages 6 – 12, Bolivar Hardeman County Library, Call 731-658-3436 for more information.

October 27 – Dementia Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, Call Sara at 731-658-5291 for more information.

October 28 – Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce Turns 50, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Taco Bar, Birthday Cupcakes, Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 112 South Main Street, Bolivar. For more information, call 731-658-6554.

October 28 – Toone Baptist Church Truck or Treat, 20 Keller Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

October 29 – Halloween Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Ages 0-5, Costumes encouraged, Bolivar Hardeman County Library, Call 731-658-3436 for more information.

October 30 - Cardio Drumming - 11:00 a.m.; Dance Drumming – 11:30 a.m.; Senior Spark – 12:00 p.m.; Movie Night Friday– Five Nights at Freddy’s - 3:30 p.m., Family Game Night – 4:00 p.m., Middleton Community Library, Call 731-376-0680 for more information.

October 31 – Grand Junction Trunk or Treat at the Park, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Costume Contest, Chili Cookoff, Best Decorated Tent/Trunk/Booth. For more information, call 731-764-2871.

October 31 – 5th Annual Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce Business Trick or Treat 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Walkable route, Over 50 businesses participating. For more information, contact the Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce at 731-658-6554.

October 31 – First Baptist Church, Bolivar Trunk or Treat, 826 West Market Street, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

October 31- Middleton Trunk/Truck or Treat at the Park, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Chili Cook Off, Costume Contest, Best Trunk/Truck, Pumpkin Decorating Contest (bring your own pumpkin). Trunk or Treat will begin at 4:30-7:00. Please call 731-609-3134 to sign up or if you have any questions.

October 31 – Town of Whiteville Halloween Trunk or Treat, 6:30 p.m., Call Whiteville City Hall at 731-254-8523 for more information.

November

November 7 – Saulsbury Baptist Church Clothes Closet Yard Sale, 123 Chruch Street, Lots of great, like new clothes, 8:00 a.m.

November 7 – Toone Elementary School Harvest Festival, 160 Neely Street, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

November 7 – Fall Fling 2026 Disc Golf, Pleasant Run Creek Park, 100 Stevens Road, Check-in: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Registratio: discgolfscene.com. Call 731-609-5765 for more information.

November 7 – Middleton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary BBQ Sale, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Simmons Bank Parking Lot, All butts and bologna must be pre-ordered by October 31.

November 13 - Hardeman County Veterans Day program. City of Bolivar Municipal Center. 10:00 a.m.

November 20 – Christmas at the Crossroads, Sip & Shop, Middleton Community Center, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., preview and shop vendors and food, The Missing Cup will have coffee and hot chocolate.

November 21 – Hardeman County Community Health Center Dental Screening Day, 627 Nuckolls Road, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Ages 0-18, Call 731-658-3388 for more information.

November 21 – Christmas at the Crossroads, Middleton Community Center, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Vendors, Food, and family pictures.

Ongoing & Monthly

Bolivar Farmer’s Market, Tuesday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 110 LaFayette St., featuring fresh fruits and vegetables in season, homemade goods, and a chance to support local growers and vendors.

Friends of the Grand Junction Library, 1st Tuesday of Each Month, 731-764-2716.

Rotary Club – Every Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., Backwoods of Bolivar.

Civitan Club – 2nd Thursday monthly, 6:00 p.m., Backwoods of Bolivar.

Line Dancing and Fitness Class, Every Tuesday at 5:30, Location: Bolivar Parks and Recreation Center (Old National Guard), 1600 W Market St., Bolivar. Call 731-658-PLAY for more information.

Exercise Classes with Total Transformations, Every Thursday at 5:30, Location: Bolivar Parks and Recreation Center (Old National Guard), 1600 W Market St, Bolivar. Call 731-658-PLAY for more information.

Donation Drives

Carl Perkins Exchange Club needs monetary donations, school supplies, hygiene items, canned goods. Contact Monica Goodman 731-659-2373

Little Lamb Ministries, Dixie Hills Baptist Church, Purpose: a ministry for expectant mothers in need of baby necessities in Hardeman County and surrounding areas, Accepts donations of gently used: baby clothes (all sizes), toys, books, shoes (all sizes), towels & wash cloths, burp rags, baby furniture, etc.; Contact: Karen Lawson 731-694-5550 or Megan Howell 731-212-2000 to set up an appointment for donation drop off or pick up.

Bolivar Hardeman County Library will have a donation box during October for WRAP in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Donations of deodorants, diaper/wipes, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap would be appreciated.

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