The date:    Friday, November 14 2025, 5:30 pm

The place:  Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (Next to Buddy's Barbeque)

Ticket price:  $30.00 per person

There is a limit on attendance, so don't wait until the last minute to register.

Registration is online only.  Online registration and payment are required by Sunday, November 9.  If you have any questions about the registration procedure, see the instructions at the bottom of this page.  Online registration and payment must be completed by Sunday, November 9.  Registration will not be available at the door.

Participation in the salon competition will be great this year.   Expect the quality of entries to be exceptional, and you are sure to be amazed when you see all the images displayed at the banquet.

You can expect to enjoy an excellent dinner prepared by the staff at Buddy's Barbeque restaurant.  Here is the menu they have planned.

Dinner menu

Big John’s Honey Pecan Chicken

Lightly Fried, Clover Honey, Toasted Pecans

Beef Tips

With Wild Mushrooms

Steamed Vegetable Medley (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Zuchini, Squash)

Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes

Spinach Maria

Garden Salad with assorted dressings

Banana Pudding

Key Lime Pie

Beverages: Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, Water

Your table is waiting!  Make your reservation today.

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Salon Registration Instructions

To register and reserve your seat at the salon, click the green Register button at the top of this page.  Follow the prompts to the payment screen and pay by credit card.

You may register yourself and others on the same credit card transaction.  After you enter your own name and email, click the Add guest button.  Enter the name and email of the first additional person and click Done.  Repeat as needed, then follow the prompts to the payment screen and complete the combined payment for all registrants.

If you wish to buy tickets for guests whose names are still unknown at the time you register,  click the Add guest button as above.  In the First Name, Last Name fields, enter Guest1, Guest2, etc. and your own last name.  Ask your guests to accompany you at the check-in desk so they can be properly accounted for.

Registration and payment must be completed by November 9.  Registration will not be available at the door.

Still have questions about registration?  Contact Brad Cottrell at cottrelb@bellsouth.net or (865) 235-8350.