Historic Bell Buckle, Tennessee, “where we are 100 years behind the times and proud of it!” is home of the Annual RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival, celebrating one of the finest epicurian combos known to man. The 15th annual event will be held Saturday, June 20th in Bell Buckle, just south of Murfreesboro but a world away from everywhere.

If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying RC (Royal Crown) Cola or a Moon Pie (marshmallow, sandwiched between two round cake/cookies, drenched in chocolate)–you gotta try this! There is even a song celebrating the duo:

To see what all the fuss is about, head down to Bell Buckle Saturday where they are kicking off the festivities at 7am with The RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run.

For the less sadistic crowd, come about 9 AM to make sure there is plenty of time to take in the whole lineup, which includes an Arts & Crafts Fair and a Food Court featuring among other delicious treats cold RC Colas and “Deep Fried Moon Pies” (and twinkies and snickers).

Other highlights include the RC-Moon Pie Parade, Live Bluegrass and Country Music, Fun Contests (oldest person, youngest person, etc.), “Olympic Games” (Moon pie toss, RC Dash, Moon Pie Hoops, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and a Hog Calling Contest) My favorite, Synchronized Wading, will begin at 12:15 pm and the Crowning of the Festival King and Queen will follow at 2:00 pm. Make sure you hang around long enough for a piece of the World’s Largest Moon Pie, served by the King and Queen.

Words truly can’t describe this festival – “You gotta see it to believe it”.

For more info and a schedule, click here.

Better get your facts straight before you go:

RC Cola History
Moon Pie History

Hope to see you there!

Posted by:Dawne Davis

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