Things to do: food truck mixers, Addams Family, classic cars and shopping at The Factory

Visit Riverwalk Park in Columbia this Saturday for the Farmers Market Food Truck Mixer, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
Visit Riverwalk Park in Columbia this Saturday for the Farmers Market Food Truck Mixer, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
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If you're not one of the thousands that'll descend on Nashville for CMA Fest this weekend, there will be plenty of fun to be had here in Maury County.

1. Riverwalk Farmers Market Food Truck Mixer

Saturday kicks off with a mix of good food and the best Columbia's Farmers Fresh Market has to offer with this year's Farmers Market Food Truck Mixer.

The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive.

Featured food trucks include Joey's Italian Ices, Real Smoke BBQ, Wing 1-1, Mostarda Kitchen & Event, Web's Carnival Treats, Buns on The Run, La Tapatia LLC and M&L Food Truck.

2. 'Addams Family' final run at MCAG

The Maury County Arts Guild will premiere "The Addams Family: The Musical" this weekend, with three performances Friday-Sunday and two final shows next weekend.
The Maury County Arts Guild will premiere "The Addams Family: The Musical" this weekend, with three performances Friday-Sunday and two final shows next weekend.

This will be your last chance to catch the Charles Addams classic "The Addams Family: The Musical" presented by the Maury County Arts Guild, 705 Lion Parkway.

Join the cooky and loveable Addams Family who are in the midst of what could be their greatest challenge as daughter Wednesday is not only getting older, but ready to enter the dating world.

Wednesday Addams is ready for a life of her own, now at age 18 and having fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family. They have invited Lucas' family home for dinner to meet Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester and all the lovable Addams characters, as well as their unique, unconventional ways of doing things.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military, and $10 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased at the door or online at www.TheMCAG.org.

3. Cruisin' the Co-op

Cruisin' The Co-op returns this weekend for the 2023 season, which runs every second Friday through September.
Cruisin' The Co-op returns this weekend for the 2023 season, which runs every second Friday through September.

It's the second Friday of the month, which means United Farm & Home Co-op, 975 Riverview Lane, is calling all car enthusiasts for another Cruisin' The Co-op.

The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Activities include exploring classic cars and sharing stories with fellow enthusiats, as well as food trucks, live music and fun for all ages.

The event is free to attend and will continue to take place every second Friday through September.

4. Second Saturdays at The Factory

The Factory at Columbia will launch its monthly Second Saturday event this weekend, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature vendors, food trucks and entertainment.
The Factory at Columbia will launch its monthly Second Saturday event this weekend, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

Spend the afternoon shopping and exploring the shops, vendors and businesses at The Factory as the 101 N. James M. Campbell facility celebrates another Second Saturday.

Second Saturday, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature an assortment of food trucks, vendors, as well as live music. The Factory's shops will also remain open for regular business hours.

Second Saturday will also be a fun opportunity to see and learn what other exciting things and events The Factory at Columbia has planned for this year.

5. Live entertainment

Red Clay Strays will perform at The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., starting at 6 p.m. Friday. To purchase tickets, visit www.TheMulehouse.com.

The Bottom Dollar Band will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

The Escape Band will perform at Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

Brand & Brooks will perform at The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd., starting at noon Saturday.

Carnegie Holler will perform at Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken, 822 S. Main St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Dean & Jerry of the Powerplay Band will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Tennessee Outlaw Country will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Smithstons will perform at Twisted Copper Brewing Company, 107 N. Main St. in Mt. Pleasant, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Don Baze Jr. Band will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Jay Powell
Jay Powell

Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.

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