Laurel Dace Day
Sat., May 17
At the height of a prolonged drought last summer, the Tennessee Aquarium and its partners leaped into action to prevent the extinction of the Laurel Dace, a critically endangered minnow found only on Walden Ridge. On May 17, the residents of nearby Spring City, Tennessee, are throwing a festival to support their imperiled neighbor.
Presented in partnership with the Town of Spring City and Visit Spring City, Laurel Dace Day will take place May 17 at the Spring City Nature Park at 549 Front St. The event is designed to raise awareness of a minnow scientists consider one of the ten most-imperiled fish species in North America and will include a 5K race, half-mile fun run, live music, a local farmer’s market, craft vendors and activities featuring Aquarium educators. Laurel Dace Day is free to attend, other than registration fees for participation in the races.
Food City, La-Z-Boy, Monkey Town Brewing Co., and RheaECD, are providing additional support for Laurel Dace Day. For more information about the festival or to sign up for the race or fun run, visit tnaqua.org/donate/race-for-the-laurel-dace/laurel-dace-day
Event Schedule
- 8 a.m. — 5K run
- 9 a.m. — Half-mile fun run
- 10 a.m. — Live music
Additional Activities
- 9 a.m.-noon — Local farmer’s market
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Vendors and activities
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Aquarium educational activities