Published: August 23, 2018

GILES COUNTY’S ‘HERE’S THE BEEF FESTIVAL’ WAS RECENTLY NAMED AS THE STATE’S OFFICIAL BEEF FESTIVAL.  ACCORDING TO REPORTS, STATE REPRESENTATIVE BARRY DOSS, DELIVERED THE PROCLAMATION DURING THE CATTLE SHOW AT THE GILES COUNTY FIRE.  THE FESTIVAL WHICH BEGAN AS A COUNTY INITIATIVE TO CELEBRATE A HIGH STATE RANK IN BEEF PRODUCTION HAS QUICKLY GROWN INTO A REGIONAL AND STATE CELEBRATION OF AGRICULTURE AS NOT ONLY A BUSINESS BUT ALSO A LIFESTYLE TO LIVE, SUPPORT AND RESPECT.  THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 3-6 WITH LOTS OF ACTIVITIES SET OVER FOUR DAYS INCLUDING BLOCK PARTY, CHILI COOK-OFF, LIVE MUSIC, ADVANCED MASTER BEEF PRODUCER CLASS, A FARM TO TABLE DINNER, AND AGRILYMPICS.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 931-363-3789.