The Southern Fried Festival is held in downtown Columbia, TN the last Friday and Saturday of September each year. 2o14 will mark its 19th year. The main attraction is nationally known entertainment. It annually draws a crowd of an estimated 10,000 people. There are arts & crafts vendors, a kids area, a cooking challenge, lots of great festival food and of course the entertainment. Check the web site for more information www.southernfriedfest.com.