Shelli Parker
Memorial Day weekend is primarily a time to honor the fallen. For many, it is also a time to be thankful for life with family, friends and kick off the beginning of summer. Between the lake and Athens there is no shortage of activities. Hang up your suit and join in for a jam packed weekend.
Old Fiddlers Reunion
Come out and celebrate the 90th Annual Old Fiddlers Reunion this weekend on the courthouse square in Athens.. The longest running fiddle contest in Texas is full of carnival rides, food, vendors, a street dance and lots of jam sessions. Watch old and young alike fiddle until their bows ignite to win the grand prize. Attendance is free.
By Rich Flowers
rflowers@athensreview.com May 25, 2021
The historic Athens Cemetery is the scene of a Memorial Day program on Monday.
The Athens Cemetery Association invites everyone to the ceremony, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, near the entrance to the grounds on South Prairieville Street.
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nd District Court Judge Scott McKee will deliver the keynote address. McKee is a military veteran who was deployed overseas in Afghanistan. He has spoken at numerous events, such as the Veteranâs Day observance at the East Texas Arboretum and the Henderson County Peace Officers Memorial on the courthouse lawn.