“History Hound” Dog Costume Contest

2013 "History Hound" Dog Costume Contest. Image courtesy of East Tennessee History Center.

Have a blast with your past at the East Tennessee History Fair! The “History Hound” Dog Costume Contest is a feature event of the 7th Annual East Tennessee History Fair being held on Saturday, August 16. Bring your canine companion in his best historic costume to have him crowned History Hound! Local celebrities will be judging your pet for “Most East Tennessee Spirit” and “Best Historic Costume.” Registration begins at 9:30 am in Krutch Park in downtown Knoxville. The contest begins at 10:15 am. Fantastic prizes provided by PetSafe. Some costume ideas include a coal miner, Civil War soldier, Abe Lincoln, Moonshiner, Davy Crockett, or a pioneer dog, the possibilities are endless! Free to the public to attend and participate!

The East TN History Fair is sponsored by Knoxville CBID, Tennessee Arts Commission, Arts & Heritage Fund, Clayton Bank & Trust, City of Knoxville, WDVX, WBIR, PetSafe, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, and Comcast. East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street. For a detailed listing of events and times visit www.easttnhistory.org or call 865-215-8824.