Ice cream lovers, train enthusiasts, and families are invited to the Summerville Depot on Saturday, June 20, for the 2026 Chill & Churn Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Dairy Day at the Depot celebration.
Homemade ice cream makers will have an opportunity to put their recipes to the test later this month during the Chill & Churn Homemade Ice Cream Contest at the Summerville Depot.
The contest will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 11:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with judging beginning at 12:45 p.m. Organizers are inviting individuals and groups to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights as the maker of the best homemade ice cream in town.
Contestants may enter one flavor and must pre-register by June 15. Setup begins at 10:30 a.m., with ice cream churning scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. Participants must provide their own ingredients, supplies, and electrical cords if needed.
Judges will evaluate entries based on flavor, body, texture, and overall appearance. The winning recipe will receive a $500 cash prize and a People’s Choice Award plaque. Second place will receive $250, while third place will be awarded $100.
Visitors attending the event will have the opportunity to sample the ice cream entries by purchasing a wristband and voting for their favorite flavor in the People’s Choice competition. Organizers say all proceeds from voting and wristband sales will benefit Main Street Summerville.
For more information or to register, contact Main Street Summerville before the June 15 deadline.
A day of cowboy adventures, family activities, shopping, and railroad history is coming to downtown Summerville this Saturday as Summerville Main Street hosts its annual Wild West celebration at the Historic Summerville Depot.
Summerville will celebrate the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 steam engine to the Historic Summerville Depot today with May Market & Melodies.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature food vendors, craft vendors, live bluegrass, country and gospel music, and free admission.
The Summerville Turntable will also be in operation, turning the iconic 4501 steam engine for the first time in 2026. The locomotive is returning in classic Southern Railway green and gold passenger livery as TVRM celebrates its 65th anniversary and the engine’s 115th birthday.
Visitors can enjoy the market inside and outside the depot, with food options including jams and jellies, fried pies, corndogs, pizza, specialty breads, barbecue, homemade lemonade and more.
Suggested parking is in Downtown Summerville. Train excursion tickets are available through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at www.tvrail.com.
Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby is happening tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, outside the Summerville Depot.
Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby will return Saturday, May 9, for a full day of family fun outside the Summerville Depot.
The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of local history and fun tomorrow, Sunday, April 19.
The quarterly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature a Chattooga County History Trivia Contest. Organizers say attendees will be divided into teams for a lively program designed to test local knowledge while also sharing interesting facts about the county.
Refreshments and prizes will be available, and the event is open to the public. Organizers say it is especially geared toward those who enjoy the historical photos and local history posts shared online.
Residents are encouraged to come out, take part, and enjoy a community event centered around Chattooga County’s rich history.
The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to a fun and educational afternoon at its quarterly meeting this Sunday, April 19, 2026.
The event will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature a Chattooga County History Trivia Contest. Attendees will be divided into teams for a fast-paced and engaging program designed to test local knowledge and teach a few new facts along the way.
Organizers say there will be refreshments and plenty of prizes, and the event is open to everyone — especially those who enjoy the historical photos and posts shared online.
Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and come out for an afternoon of local history and community fun.