The Blount County Master Gardeners plant sale is Saturday, April 22, and it’s Earth Day. "Some who will attend want to start a backyard project; for others, this sale is a way to add to what’s already growing in the garden. All are welcome to come browse for free and purchase plants and gardening tools to spruce up any piece of ground in need."
Blount County Operations Center, Extension Office, 1219 McArthur Road, Maryville, 9am to 2pm.
There is a Pet Palooza event provided by the Blount County Animal Welfare Society, a nonprofit in the community with a mission to help improve the well-being of outside dogs and colony cats. "Pet Palooza features a dog agility course, kids activities, information booth and silent auction of some great gift baskets.
The Shed, Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, 10am to 2pm, rain orvshine.
And, there is a Ford Bronco Celebration being held in Townsend.
Finally, the Maryville Farmer's Market is open Saturday.
At the Founders Square parking lot, 200 block of East Broadway Ave, from 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (or Vendor Sell-out) - rain or shine.
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