Sutton Store Hours
8:30 am - 4 pm Wed-Fri
8:30 am - 8 pm Sat
(931) 653-4151
CLOSED SUN - TUES
Other Attractions
11 am - 3 pm Wed-Fri
11 am - 5 pm Sat
(931) 653-4151
CLOSED SUN - TUES
Mayberry - I Love Lucy Festival
April 11 & 12, 2025
Mayberry - I Love Lucy Days' events will transport you to the hilariously funny and heartwarming black and white sitcoms, The Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy Show. During our event, you will reminisce about the best moments of your favorite episodes as the family members, tribute artists and actors entertain you.
The fun begins on Thursday, April 10 with our Mayberry Dinner Theater performances at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Performances will continue on Friday evening with 5:30 and 7:30 tickets available. Tickets may be purchased on our website at www.granvilletn.com or by calling 931-653-4151,
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Our Festival will host family members. including Dixie Griffith, daughter of Andy Griffith and Karen Knotts, daughter of Don Knotts. Actors who performed on these shows include Keith Thibodeaux who portrayed Little Ricky on I Love Lucy and , Johnny Paul Jason on Andy Griffith Show and Dennis Rush who portrayed Howie Pruitt on the Andy Griffith Show.
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A host of tribute artists who are nationally recognized and perform all around the U.S. will join us to entertain you:
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James Dodson as Andy Griffith
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Dixie Griffith and Michelle Bryson "Fun Girls"
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Terry Varvel as Barney
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Allan Newsome as Floyd the Barber
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Kenneth Junkin as Otis
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Christie McClendon as Charlene
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Bo Pierce as Briscoe
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Joy Dodson as Nurse Mary
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Chris Bauman as Gomer
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Tim Pettigrew as Goober
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Mike Haviland as Sgt. Carter
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Eric Lowry as Mayberry Mayor Pike
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One Way Out Band as the Darlings​
Special Performances on Both Days
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"Salute to Elvis" Show 101 & 110
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"Tribute to Lucy & Desi Show 102 & 105
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"An Afternoon with Andy & Don's Kids" Show 103 & 108
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"A Visit with Opie's Pals" Show 104 & 107
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"Tied Up in Knotts" Show 105
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"Life After Lucy" Show 109
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Tickets are $5 and reservations are required and may be purchased on this website or by calling 931-653-4151 Wednesday - Saturday.
Don't Miss the Grand Final Event
Saturday, April 12
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A "Wrap Up" event will highlight many of the elements of the festival and include a meal and special performance by Wayne Euliss, Elvis Tribute Artist.
Tickets are $40 and reservations are required and may be purchased on this website or by calling 931-653-4151 Wednesday - Saturday.
Other Weekend Events Include:
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National Squad Car Show/ Obstacle Course
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Mayberry Cruise-In
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Look-A-Like Contests
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Musical Performances
Accommodations in Granville are fully booked. Consider staying nearby in Cookeville and reach out to Elizabeth.Bradley@mgibsonhotels.com to confirm availability.