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SUMMARY:Italian Wine Tasting Benefit SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event has now SOLD OUT. Hope to see all with reservations here soon! \nEmbark on a sensory tour of Italy’s diverse wine landscape! Led by certified Sommelier Justin Branim\, this exclusive tasting spotlights rare indigenous varietals alongside timeless classics. From the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany to the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna\, Sicily\, we’ll dive into Italy’s extraordinary diversity with a selection of reds\, whites\, rosés and champagne-method sparkling wines. all paired exquisitely with premium cured meats\, artisanal cheeses\, rustic bread\, and authentic olive oil. \nA night of discovery\, discourse\, delight\, and delicious harmony. Doors to open at 6 p.m. Eastern and tasting to begin at 6:30 Eastern. 100% of proceeds benefit non-profit Historic Rugby\, Inc.\, operations thanks to generous sponsors. Have an event question? Email Jennifer HERE. \n \nJustin Branim
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/italian-wine-tasting-benefit-evening/
LOCATION:Hester Hall\, 121 Cumberland Avenue South\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Day Road Bowling Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rugby reopens for 2026 with a special day of activities including a Road Bowling Tournament.  Tours of the historic buildings will be offered.  Join in the fun and bring the family! Details are below. YOU CAN REGISTER NOW\, SO JUST CLICK HERE! \nStart shaking off that winter chill\, gather your teammates\, and warm up that arm. Get ready to roll! Join us for an exciting day of Irish Road Bowling in the picturesque town of Rugby\, Tennessee. Irish Road Bowling is a game that dates back centuries in Ireland and involves teams of 2-4 tossing a cannonball (28 ounces; about the size of a tennis ball) around a set course. Gather your team (or we will find one for you)\, hone your aim\, and prepare for some friendly competition on our scenic course through the village. We’ll also be offering road bowling demos so you can work on your technique! \nThe schedule (all Eastern time):  \n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Meet in front of Harrow Road Public House for a demonstration and practice for those new to Irish Road Bowling or looking for a refresher. \n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Register at Harrow Road Public House. You can purchase your T-shirt for $20 at registration. \n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: The tournament begins at the Clear Fork Area Volunteer Fire Department (near RM Brooks Store) and winds its way back to the Harrow Road Public House. \n4:00 PM (approx.): Award winners announced on the lawn of the Harrow Road Public House. The winning team is determined by the fewest number of throws to complete the course. \nSt. Patrick’s Day attire is invited and encouraged. You can purchase your Rugby Irish Road Bowling T-shirt printed by the volunteers of Rugby Screen Printers Guild at registration. \nFood trucks will be in the Village for Saturday’s festivities to keep you nourished: Mimi’s Empanadas\, Taco Bros.\, Curbside Kitchen\, MoCo Brewing Project\, Squeeze Me Southern Lemonade. Local entertainers Lucas McCoy & Gerald Hanwright will be performing as folks arrive\, entertaining tournament supporters\, and welcoming the competitors back as they approach the finish line. \nParking is available at Harrow Road Public House and the Visitor Centre. Stay in the Historic Rugby’s unique lodgings: Check Historic Rugby lodging availability and book HERE. \nAll proceeds help support the year-round preservation and educational efforts of Historic Rugby. Special thanks to our tournament sponsor\, the Morgan County Tourism Alliance (MCTA). \nGot questions? Email DeAnn at dwkirgan24@gmail.com or Robb at robbgoldwire@yahoo.com. \nREFUND POLICY: There are no refunds for this event if you cannot attend. You may forward your e-Ticket to a friend\, family member\, etc. prior to the event date. Please notify us by phone (423-628-2441\, ext. 1) or email (hri1coordinator@gmail.com) with your name and the name of the person attending instead. \nAt a curve\, 2025 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/opening-day-road-bowl-tourney/
LOCATION:Historic Rugby\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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SUMMARY:Men's Irish Road Bowling State Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:A first for Rugby & for the State of Tennessee: Solo Male Tryouts for Tennessee state qualifiers in Irish Road Bowling. Winners go on to compete in Morgantown\, West Virginia\, April 25-26\, then the West Virginia state championship June 27-28 in Ireland\, West Virginia\, then in the real IRELAND for the North American Regional Finals Aug. 1-3. NO FEE for this initial Rugby tryout. But you must register by emailing DeAnn (who can also answer any questions) HERE    If you would consider volunteering to help with logistics for the Rugby March 22 initial round\, DeAnn can also sign you up for that.
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/mens-irish-road-bowling-state-tryouts/
LOCATION:Historic Rugby Visitor Centre\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Trails: Hike Rugby!
DESCRIPTION:Rugby volunteers will lead multiple hikes of various lengths along our 10 trails around Rugby on March 28 and 29 mornings and afternoons. Meet at the times and places below (we are Eastern time) to pick a trail. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, bring water\, a hiking stick if you have one and bug spray. (More details here) \nMarch 28 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT\nRugby volunteers will lead two morning hikes: an easy one-mile walk along the Massengale Loop Trail and approximately 4.5 miles of the “Hike Around Rugby” along the Massengale\, Allerton\, Historic and Laurel Branch Trails\, ending in Beacon Hill. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking stick or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks. Hikers continuing on the afternoon half of “Hike Around Rugby” should bring lunch for a rest break in Beacon Hill.\n\nMarch 28 @ 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\nRugby volunteers will lead the second half of “Hike Around Rugby\,” approximately 4.5 miles on Hughes\, White Oak\, the Link\, Cox Branch\, and Allerton Trails\, returning to the Visitor Centre via Massengale Trail. For the afternoon hike only\, join the group at 149 Luton Street at 1:30 p.m.  EDT. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking sticks or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks.\n\nMarch 29 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT\nJoin Historic Rugby Board Chairperson and avid hiker Stephen McClure to hike the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole – Meeting of the Waters Trail Loop\, 2.3 miles. Meet at the Gentlemen’s Trail Head at the end of Laurel Branch Cemetery Rd. at 10 a.m. EDT. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking stick or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks.\n\nMarch 29 @ 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\nJoin Rugby State Natural Area stewardship ecologist Travis Bow to walk the .85 mile Kellogg’s Crack Loop Trail. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2 p.m. EDT to car pool to the trailhead off Highway 52. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking stick or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks.\n 
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/hidden-trails-hike-rugby/
LOCATION:Historic Rugby Visitor Centre\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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SUMMARY:'A Place for All Voices' Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Bloom Stage proudly announces the first show in its 2026 series\, “A Place for All Voices.” Produced in both Murfreesboro and Historic Rugby\, Tennessee\, this show will invite audience members to reflect on the impact of all creative communities through an entertaining evening of live performance and art. The show also serves as a release party for Poetry in the Boro’s 10th anniversary anthology\, also titled A Place for All Voices. \n\n\nThrough poetry\, story\, music\, and performance\, this show celebrates the history and reach of Poetry in the Boro\, a reading and open mic event that regularly attracts standing-room-only crowds\, actively welcomes a diverse group of participants and poetic styles\, and has participated in collaborations across the state and beyond. \nThis show will feature the music of Heather Moulder\, art by Henry Jones\, and a host of storytellers and poets along with an open mic opportunity – we’ll be sharing more soon! \n\n\nHistoric Rugby show Saturday evening\, March 28\nA special edition of the show produced in Historic Rugby will feature many of the same creatives and also highlight poets affiliated with Dandelion Scribes\, an online poetry publication that features writers from the Big South Fork area and beyond. Cheyanne Leonardo of Oneida\, editor-in-chief of Dandelion Scribes and a poet well known to both Rugby and Poetry in the Boro\, served as the book designer for the Murfreesboro anthology. \nThe event will be hosted by Historic Rugby and take place at Rebecca Johnson Theatre\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, inside the Visitor Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm Eastern time for the 7:00 pm show. \nThe event is free\, thanks to support from the Tennessee Arts Commission. A suggested $10 donation at the door supports Historic Rugby’s preservation and arts programming. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Following the show\, guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments and conversation in the theatre lobby. Anthologies and art by Henry Jones will be for sale. \nAbout the anthology and the event organizers\nA Place for All Voices includes poetry\, art\, and photographs representing the first ten years of Poetry in the Boro. Representing a wide variety of perspectives and poetic styles\, all of the 50+ contributors to the book are part of the Poetry in the Boro community and have shared their creativity at PitB events. Edited by Bryanna Licciardi\, Kory Wells and Taffeta Chime\, the book was designed by Cheyanne Leonardo. Online sales information will be posted soon. \nBloom Stage is a quarterly event that brings a blend of storytelling\, poetry\, music and art to the Murfreesboro stage at Walnut House. The series is produced by founder Kara J Kemp with co-producer Kory Wells\, Poetry in the Boro and other community arts leaders. \nPoetry in the Boro is a reading and open mic series founded in 2016 that provides a welcoming and supportive environment for expression of all community voices. Meeting most months at the Dapper Owl Coffee Pub\, the series is directed by founder Kory Wells and a team of volunteers.
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/a-place-for-all-voices-live-show/
LOCATION:Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby’s Visitor Centre\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Trails: Hike Rugby!
DESCRIPTION:Rugby volunteers will lead multiple hikes of various lengths along our 10 trails around Rugby on March 29.  In the afternoon only\, Travis Bow will be the leader. He’s stewardship ecologist for the state Division of Natural Areas and will lead us on the Kellogg’s Crack Loop Trail. Meet at at the times & places below (all times are Eastern) to join in. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, bring water\, a hiking stick if you have one and bug spray. (More details here) \nMarch 29 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT\nJoin Historic Rugby Board Chairperson and avid hiker Stephen McClure to hike the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole – Meeting of the Waters Trail Loop\, 2.3 miles. Meet at the Gentlemen’s Trail Head at the end of Laurel Branch Cemetery Rd. at 10 a.m. EDT. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking stick or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks.\n\nMarch 29 @ 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\nJoin Rugby State Natural Area stewardship ecologist Travis Bow to walk the .85 mile Kellogg’s Crack Loop Trail. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2 p.m. EDT to car pool to the trailhead off Highway 52. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots\, hiking stick or poles\, bug spray\, water and snacks.\n  \nTravis Bow\, right
URL:https://historicrugby.org/event/hidden-trails-hike-rugby-2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Historic Rugby Visitor Centre\, 1331 Rugby Parkway\, Rugby\, TN\, 37733\, United States
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