The purpose of our association is to inform the public as to the different ways to safely and properly prepare "Polk Salad" for consumption as a healthy and nutritious food source. We all also encourage our members to share stories and recipes relating to "Polk Salad" among themselves and via this webpage.

If you have information, stories, recipes, or questions that you would like to submit to the "Polk Salad" Association feel free to e-mail them to us Membership in the association is free of charge and is open to all individuals interested in the rich folklore and dietary history of "Polk Salad". For further information about how to join please e-mail us at: rockytopgeneralstore@comcast.net

For Information You Can Write:
Tennessee "Polk Salad" Association
P.O. Box 1006
Harriman, TN. 37748

Taylor Lindsay

1st Runner Up: Haley Yelton

2nd Runner Up: Kala Cisson

Left to Right: Winner Taylor Lindsay; 1st runner-up Haley Yelton; 2nd runner-up Kala Cisson

The American Legion Post in Rockwood cooked and sold poke sallet, pinto beans, fried green tomatoes, cornbread and homemade desserts with sweet tea. This year the festival had a vendor with a covered wagon that resembled the old wagon trains. They had beef stew, peach cobbler and fried cornbread on cooked on an open fire in large cast iron kettles. Of course, the kettle corn, sno cones and funnel cakes were a hit.

Many crafters set up with their handmade items for sale. Some even demonstrated their craft. One of the crafters set up her pottery wheel and worked throughout the day making items for sale. One of the jewelry booths, also, created items at the festival for special order items. Some of the items for sale were handmade bird houses, wooden toys, beautiful jewelry, handbags, and baby blankets. Quilted throws, wooden decorative ducks, special hand painted candle holders and special handmade items by Cheryl Oran. Cheryl is a local artist whose artwork can also be found on the front of the 2011 “Polk Salad” Festival T-shirt. The t-shirts can still be purchased at Rocky Top General Store in Harriman.

Tennessee "Polk Salad" Festival T-shirts yellow cotton-polyester blend t-shirts with a barn and fence row drawn by local-artist Cheryl Oran. $12 (usd) Each.

To Order Call: (865) 882-8867 Or Fax Your Order To: (865) 882-9056

The Common Folks Group ended the day with music and singing from the gazebo. The sheep was sheared, the ribbons hung from the poultry cages, the last wagon ride was taken, and the last of the poke sallet was eaten until MAY 12, 2012!

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Entertainment Wild Blue Yonder Preforms Audience gets involved with dancing under the Gazebo	Kids Activities Free Face Painting for all the Children	Other Activities & Events Local 4-H clubs sheared sheep and had a judged poultry show during the festival. The UT Extension Agent helped with these projects
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March 5, 2011 -- Events And Performances For The 2011 "Polk Salad" Festival have been updated.

January 25, 2011 -- The new forms for the 2011 "Polk Salad" uploaded to the site.

May 8, 2010 -- Announcing the new Miss "Polk Salad" for 2010: Ms. Ashleigh Watts from Rockwood Tennessee. First Runner Up was Kristen Coker, and Second Runner Up was Amy Floyd.

February 20, 2010 -- Announcing the 2010 Polk Salad Festival in Harriman Tennessee. For more information check out the Forms and Flyers Section of the site.

May 30, 2009 - 2008 Pageant and festival photos now online.

May 29, 2009 - Announcing the newest Miss "Polk Sald": Kate Barnett

May 25, 2009 - Previous version of the front page of the site archived into a PDF file.

March 16, 2009 - - The Knoxville based bluegrass band Wild Blue Yonder has been confirmed to preform at the 2009 ""Polk Salad"" Festival.

February 24, 2009 - Uploaded information on how to enter the 2009 Miss "Polk Salad" pageant.

EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED!