MARTINFEST ???

[Guest]

Sounds interesting. So someone kick in with the Who, What, When, and Where. Personal comments too..........why not?

[CUL Lou~Mich]

Docgipe. Who? Anyone who loves PMs, and wants to meet folks they talk to, see posting, etc. Where? Victor Stoll farm, the largest colony of PMs in the USofA, probably the world. Around 700 pairs I believe it was last year. When? I believe it's Friday and Saturday June 16th and 17th. Friday is Vendors day, when there are several vendors, showing their products for helping make the PMs safer, housing, gourds, gourd racks, etc, etc. Saturday is just Martinfest, where there is one great big get together. They have a couple of guest speakers, door prizes, raffles, and dinner. The meat is normally catered in, but then the family and friends of Mr and Mrs Stoll bring in food also. Home made Ice Cream, Home made Pies, they have pop, and I believe coffee. It's requested NO ALCOHOL. Children of course are welcome. It's just great. Everyone who likes PMs should be able to attend at least one Martinfest. I've went to five so far, and hope to be there this year again, but not sure. Oh ya. Why not?? I can't think of any reason to not attend unless you are unable to do so. CUL Lou

[Guest]

Need a little more data. Town and State where this takes place. How does one register. Is there a brochure with motels ect?

[apundt-TX]

This was copied from the clubhouse.

MartinFest 2006 is quickly approaching. Here is part of a post made by Linda Reynolds last year. The MartinFest 2006 will be held on June 16 and 17. If you don't have a room yet reserved, you may want to consider getting it taken care of.

TRAVELER'S INFORMATION:

FINGER, TENNESSEE INFORMATION

The location of MartinFest is in Finger, Tennessee. MartinFest is graciously hosted by the Victor Stoll Family, at the Stoll Farm, 494 Sweet Lips Road, Finger, TN 38334

Finger, TN Facts:

http://www.idcide.com/citydata/tn/finger.htm

http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Fin ... nessee.cfm

Finger, TN Weather:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreati ... TN0179?x=1
4&lswe=Finger%2C+TN&lswa=WeatherLocalRecreation&whatprefs=We
atherLocalRecreation&y=12

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.p ... =Finger&st
ate=TN&site=MEG


http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger.html


MAPS:

This will show the general area, including Henderson (Americana), Finger (Stoll Farm):

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.32520 ... &z=8&hl=en


STATE INFORMATION & FREE ITEMS

Tennessee Online Vacation Planner:
http://www.tnvacation.com/

Free Tennessee Road Map:
http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/MapOrder/maporder.htm

Free Tennessee 2005 Vacation Guide:
http://www.tnvacation.com/contact/order/

TENNESSEE ROAD CONDITIONS (for both weather and construction related information)
http://www.westmorelandtn.com/road_conditions.htm



HOTELS/MOTELS:

Americana Inn
731-989-0111
Most MartinFest guests choose to stay at the closest hotel to the Stoll Farm in Henderson, TN at the Americana Inn. The hotel is located at 550 Sanford St., at the junction of Interstate 45 and State Hwy 100. The hotel's capacity is 53 rooms and they offer single and double queen bedrooms. RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

ALTERNATIVE LODGING:
Approximate distances to nearby towns:

From Finger to:

Henderson: 6.1 miles.

Adamsville, TN approx 14.5 miles

Jackson, TN. 25 miles North on Hwy 45.

Selmer, TN. 13 miles South on Hwy 45.

Savannah, TN. 38 miles via Hwy 45 South to Selmer, then East on Hwy 64.

Shortcut: 9.3 miles East on Finger-Leapwood Road to Hwy 224, then south 6.7
miles to Hwy 64. East 2.0 miles to Adamsville (Has motel) then 8.7 miles
to Savannah.

Selmer:

Southwood (formally - Day's Inn), 631 Mulberry Ave, 731-645-4801
This facility has 43 rooms.....please reserve yours early!
Regina, Cindy, or the General Manager Mary Sue Conner will be happy to assist - please mention that you are a MartinFest attendee.
Complimentary breakfast provided, including country gravy with sausage, biscuits, coffee, juice, and cereals.
It is also very nice that they extend a 10% discount to AARP or AAA members or to seniors over the age of 60.

Super 8 Motel
644 Mulberry Ave.
Selmer, TN
731)645-8880


Adamsville:
Deerfield Inn, 414 East Main, 731-632-2100 Coffeemaker, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers in room. HBO

Savannah:
Savannah Motel, 40 Adams Street, 731-925-3392 , if no answer 731-925-4946
Microwaves and mini refrigerators and complimentary coffee in the morning.

Comfort Inn, 1314 Pickwick ST. South, Savannah, TN 731-925-4141 - no additional information available at this time.

Corinth, MS: (Corinth is easily accessible by traveling south on Highway 64 to the Highway 72 intersection. (Speed limit of 65 mph should make it approximately a 30 minute trip).

Holiday Inn Express (662) 287-1407
Hampton Inn (662) 286-5949
Crossroads (662) 287-8051

Jackson, TN:
link for hotels in the area:
http://hotel-guides.us/tennessee/jackso ... .html#i-40
x82


RESTAURANTS:

Hagy's Catfish Hotel:
For Barbeque Baby Back Ribs, and the best fried Catfish ever. Take Hwy 22 South from Hwy 64 in Crump 4.6 miles and look for sign on left. Excellent dining. Located near Shiloh National Military Park.

Pusser's Restaurant, 142 Main Street, Adamsville, TN 731-632-1199
Gracious owner, Dwana Pusser Garrison, daughter of Buford Pusser, will warmly welcome individuals or large groups. They have a separate room that will accommodate very large crowds, but kindly call ahead to make reservation if you are going to make this a "group" experience. Live keyboard music provided most weekends. Varied menu, luncheon and dinner specials. Many homemade items including their sauces and salad dressings. Senior portions available.
Lunch - Monday-Tuesday 11:00am - 2:00pm, Dinner Wednesday - Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm 15% gratuity will be added to bill of parties consisting of 8 or more


CAMPING & STATE PARKS:

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/park ... Chickasaw/

Chickasaw State Park information:Tennessee State Parks:
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/


For the folks that have the benefit of some leisure time to spend in Tennessee, here are a few other links to some nice places you might want to visit:

Shiloh National Military Park:
http://www.nps.gov/shil/

Reelfoot Lake State Park:
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/park ... lfootLake/

Land Between The Lakes:
http://www.kentuckylake.com/lbl/