Special Events
Town of Atoka Events
2023 Food Truck Festival
Atoka Parks and Recreation puts on a Food Truck Festival every March that started in 2021.
It was a huge hit so we have offered it yearly ever since.
Date: March 11th, 2023
Time: 11am-5pm
Food Trucks, Merchandise and Informational Booth, Bounces Houses, and Yard Games!
To Register a Food Truck or Booth: Click Here!
Atoka Parks and Recreation puts on a Food Truck Festival every March that started in 2021.
It was a huge hit so we have offered it yearly ever since.
Date: March 11th, 2023
Time: 11am-5pm
Food Trucks, Merchandise and Informational Booth, Bounces Houses, and Yard Games!
To Register a Food Truck or Booth: Click Here!
2023 Bunny Brunch
Join us for Bunny Brunch!
Date: Saturday, March 11th @ Nancy Lane Park
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brunch 10:00am-11:00am
Egg Hunt @ 11:30am
Pictures from 10:00am-12:00pm
Tickets are $15 per child
Tickets include: Breakfast, pictures with Easter Bunny, and Egg Hunt
(egg hunt basket not included)
Register Here!
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brunch 10:00am-11:00am
Egg Hunt @ 11:30am
Pictures from 10:00am-12:00pm
Tickets are $15 per child
Tickets include: Breakfast, pictures with Easter Bunny, and Egg Hunt
(egg hunt basket not included)
Register Here!
2023 Pop-Up Farmer's Market
Dates: See Flyer
Time: 8am-1pm
Set-up: 7am
Location: Across from Atoka Town Hall (Boatwright Lot)
Register to be a vendor here!
Dates: See Flyer
Time: 8am-1pm
Set-up: 7am
Location: Across from Atoka Town Hall (Boatwright Lot)
Register to be a vendor here!
2023 Atoka BBQ Fest
The Atoka BBQ Fest will be back again in 2023! The contest will take place in Atoka, TN on March 31st & April 1st, 2023. It will be located at Nancy Lane Park, 118 Atoka Park Ave, on the south side of the Park. The contest will again be sanctioned by the Memphis Barbeque Network. See the links below for contest information & registration.
2023 Whole Hog Sponsors:
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This event wouldn't be possible without our Sponsors. Here was our 2022 Sponsors!
If you would like to be a 2023 Event Sponsor please see the link below for more information.
2023 Atoka BBQ Fest Sponsor Info & Registration
Returning in 2023 is the Kids Cook-Off, Corn Hole Tournament, Mayor's Pie Challenge, Kids Fun Zone & Vendors.
New in 2023: Grilled Cheese Challenge
Whole Hog Title Sponsors!: TBA
Registration & Information: BBQ Teams
Registration & Information: Vendors & Bands
You can also find the most up-to-date information about Atoka BBQ Fest on Facebook: Atoka Parks and Recreation.
The Atoka BBQ Fest will be back again in 2023! The contest will take place in Atoka, TN on March 31st & April 1st, 2023. It will be located at Nancy Lane Park, 118 Atoka Park Ave, on the south side of the Park. The contest will again be sanctioned by the Memphis Barbeque Network. See the links below for contest information & registration.
2023 Whole Hog Sponsors:
This event wouldn't be possible without our Sponsors. Here was our 2022 Sponsors!
If you would like to be a 2023 Event Sponsor please see the link below for more information.
2023 Atoka BBQ Fest Sponsor Info & Registration
Returning in 2023 is the Kids Cook-Off, Corn Hole Tournament, Mayor's Pie Challenge, Kids Fun Zone & Vendors.
New in 2023: Grilled Cheese Challenge
Whole Hog Title Sponsors!: TBA
Registration & Information: BBQ Teams
Registration & Information: Vendors & Bands
You can also find the most up-to-date information about Atoka BBQ Fest on Facebook: Atoka Parks and Recreation.
Check back soon!
Autumn In Atoka
Date: October 1st
Location: Nancy Lane Park
Sponsorship Opportunities
Car Show:
Howard Tinting
Show N Shine Car Show
Entry Fee: $25 / Check In: 9am-11am
Judging: 11am / Awards: 2pm
Vendors:
11am-5pm
Set-up: 8:30am-10:30am
Clean-Up: 5pm-6pm
Register Here!
Food Trucks: $100
Includes 20 x 20 space, electrical, and water if needed
Merchandise/Informational Booths:
10x10 space= $40
20x20 space = $80
*Electrical not included. Inquire if needed*
If you would like to load in on Friday, please let us know.
FREE Activities:
Live Music:
Information TBD
Family Cornhole Tournament
Registration @ 11am / Starts @ 11:30am
Adult/Child (16 & under) Teams
*Register day of*
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
All Ages
Drop off @ 11am-12:30pm / Winners at 1:30pm
*Register day of*
Bounces Houses, Yard Games, Fall Craft Booth, and Movie in the Park at Dark!
For more information on food trucks, booths, or anything else, please call (901)837-5300 or e-mail disbell@townofatoka.com
Date: October 1st
Location: Nancy Lane Park
Sponsorship Opportunities
Car Show:
Howard Tinting
Show N Shine Car Show
Entry Fee: $25 / Check In: 9am-11am
Judging: 11am / Awards: 2pm
Vendors:
11am-5pm
Set-up: 8:30am-10:30am
Clean-Up: 5pm-6pm
Register Here!
Food Trucks: $100
Includes 20 x 20 space, electrical, and water if needed
Merchandise/Informational Booths:
10x10 space= $40
20x20 space = $80
*Electrical not included. Inquire if needed*
If you would like to load in on Friday, please let us know.
FREE Activities:
Live Music:
Information TBD
Family Cornhole Tournament
Registration @ 11am / Starts @ 11:30am
Adult/Child (16 & under) Teams
*Register day of*
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
All Ages
Drop off @ 11am-12:30pm / Winners at 1:30pm
*Register day of*
Bounces Houses, Yard Games, Fall Craft Booth, and Movie in the Park at Dark!
For more information on food trucks, booths, or anything else, please call (901)837-5300 or e-mail disbell@townofatoka.com
Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Register your home for Atoka's 1st Annual Halloween Decorating Contest!
Safe Night Out
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Nancy Lane Park
Sponsorship Opportunities
The longest-running annual event in Atoka, Safe Night Out offers a safe, family-friendly Halloween event for the community. First held in 1997, the event continues to evolve and grow as new and exciting offerings are added every year. Safe Night Out is held at Nancy Lane Park every Halloween beginning at 6:00 pm. The event is free of charge; however, the donation of a canned or non-perishable food item is requested for each guest. Those donations are provided to a local charity - raising hundreds of donated items over the years - for distribution during the holiday season.
The event will again be a drive-through trail. The trail has been such a huge hit we have decided to continue with the idea. We will add to the trail each year. Cars will drive through Nancy Lane Park and see lots of Halloween Decor. At the end of the trail every child will receive a goodie bag filled with candy, prizes, etc.
The event provides a great way for our littlest Atokans to collect great candy and have fun in a safe environment. There's no better way to enjoy a crisp October evening than at Nancy Lane Park for Safe Night Out.
Register your home for Atoka's 1st Annual Halloween Decorating Contest!
- Entries will be judged on theme/design, creativity, difficulty, & layout.
- There will be 3 overall winners: 1-3 place.
- The community will vote!
- Official judging will be on Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th from 6:30-9pm. Winner will be announced on Halloween by 12noon.
- To register YOUR home, please click here! (registration is 100% free)
- To anonymously register SOMEONE ELSE'S home: e-mail mjohnson@townofatoka.com or call (901)837-5300 or (901)837-5313.
Safe Night Out
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Nancy Lane Park
Sponsorship Opportunities
The longest-running annual event in Atoka, Safe Night Out offers a safe, family-friendly Halloween event for the community. First held in 1997, the event continues to evolve and grow as new and exciting offerings are added every year. Safe Night Out is held at Nancy Lane Park every Halloween beginning at 6:00 pm. The event is free of charge; however, the donation of a canned or non-perishable food item is requested for each guest. Those donations are provided to a local charity - raising hundreds of donated items over the years - for distribution during the holiday season.
The event will again be a drive-through trail. The trail has been such a huge hit we have decided to continue with the idea. We will add to the trail each year. Cars will drive through Nancy Lane Park and see lots of Halloween Decor. At the end of the trail every child will receive a goodie bag filled with candy, prizes, etc.
The event provides a great way for our littlest Atokans to collect great candy and have fun in a safe environment. There's no better way to enjoy a crisp October evening than at Nancy Lane Park for Safe Night Out.
Veteran's Day Ceremony
Date: November 11th
Time: 8am
Location: Adkison Park
The Town of Atoka hosts their annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at Adkison Park each year on Veteran's Day, November 11th at 8am. A special Medal of Honor Flag is raised along with a twenty-one-gun salute.
Date: November 11th
Time: 8am
Location: Adkison Park
The Town of Atoka hosts their annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at Adkison Park each year on Veteran's Day, November 11th at 8am. A special Medal of Honor Flag is raised along with a twenty-one-gun salute.
Live Santa Tracking: This feature is brought to you by Tipton County GIS. In order to watch Santa move around Town and for you to be ready for his appearance when he makes his way passed your house, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REFRESH YOUR BROWSER FREQUENTLY ON YOUR COMPUTER. If you are tracking him on your phone, please zoom in and out on the map to refresh his location.
In 2013, in response to the overwhelming feedback received from our first year, a second night was added and Santa's route was dramatically expanded - visiting new subdivisions and offering an enhanced photo session with Santa back at the Walker Parkway fire station on Friday night.
This year, Santa's Ride will again cover two nights - visiting more subdivisions and delivering more Christmas cheer than ever before. We have added more areas and streets so please check the maps.