Our very own 2025 Patient Ambassador, Elliot Crabtree, named Student of the Month for October at North Middle School.
For more information on Elliot, visit Elliots Story on Facebook.
Our very own 2025 Patient Ambassador, Elliot Crabtree, named Student of the Month for October at North Middle School.
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49th Annual Smoky Mountain Fun Fest
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Call Kerbela Temple for more information. (865) 573-1901
DOCUMENT & FORMS
| Complete Package | Hillbilly Degree Flyer |
| Letter From Potentate | Water Buffalo Degree Flyer |
| Fun Fest Brochure | A Classy Clutch |
| Clown Fest Registration | Parade Registration |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThursday, May 7, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 AM-5:30 PM Registration …….……. Convention Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM Market Place Open – Convention Center
9:00 AM Clown Competition ……………..Convention Center
2:00 PM Clown Competition Awards …. TBA
4:00 PM Parade Marshal’s Meeting ….. Convention Center
4:00-6:30 PM Kerbela Hospitality …….…..…. Music Road Inn (Poolside)
5:00-6:30 PM Pizza Party**……… Music Road Inn (Poolside)
7:00-9:00 PM Water Buffalo Degree**…Convention Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
8:00 AM Parade Line-up …………………….………. Pigeon Forge
9:00 AM Parade Step-Off …………………………… Pigeon Forge
9:00 AM-2:00 PM Market Place …….…. Convention Center
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Nobles & Ladies Luncheon**…………….Music Road Inn (Poolside)
1:00-2:30 PM Fun Fest Ceremonial ……. Convention Center
12:00-2:00 (Ladies Social) **……………………………. Convention Center
3:00-4:30 PM Kerbela Hospitality …………… Music Road Inn
3:00 PM Parade Awards …………………………. Music Road Inn
4:00 PM Presentations to Potentate ………. Music Road Inn
**Nobility Ball**
Music Road Convention Center
Social time …………………………………….6:00-6:30 PM
Grand March & Welcome ….….……….….….6:30 PM
Dinner ………………………………………………………7:00 PM
Presentations & Potentate’s remarks …………..8:00 PM
Music by Second Wind to follow until 11:00 PM
**Ticket Required
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Check out by 11:00 AM
FUN FEST TICKET INFORMATION
Noble Pre-Registration ………………………………………. $ 15 ea.
Noble Late Registration (after April 3, 2026) ………. $ 20 ea.
Pizza Party ………………………………………………………… $ 12 ea.
Nobles & Ladies Luncheon ………………….………………. $ 15 ea.
A Classy Clutch Ladies Social (Ladies) …………………… $ 20 ea.
Water Buffalo Degree …………………………………………. $ 30 ea.
Nobility Ball …………………………………………………………. $ 50 ea.
Clown Competition …………………………… See Flyer for Prices
Refunds will not be given for Registrations.
Registration badge is required for parade participation
and competitions, as well as all registered events.
All room reservations must be made directly through
Kerbela Shrine Temple via registration form for Music
Road Hotel & Inn. Reservations cannot be guaranteed
after April 3, 2026. After that date, rooms will be
available only on a space available basis. Cancellations
cannot be refunded 72 hours prior to reservation date.
Registration and event participation form is attached. This
form and payment must be completed and returned to
Kerbela Shriners.
Cash, check or credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN
EXPRESS AND DISCOVER) is accepted.
In Memory
Wilmer Derrial Waugh III, “Wil”, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22nd at the age of 57. Wil was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to Junior and Julia Waugh on July 13th, 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving for six years in North Dakota and Germany. At the time of his passing, he was an auctioneer with Furrow Auction Company where he had worked for nearly 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Bill Evenson, and his nephew, Brandon Harris. Wil is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Becky, their son, Nicholas (Jillian), and grandchildren, Analise and Alexander. He is also survived by sisters, Tammy (Raymond) Fluharty and Tonya (Eric) Harris of West Virginia and brothers-in-law, Kelly (Dawn) Evenson and Kevin (Melissa) Evenson of North Dakota, along with nieces and nephews and their families. Wil is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Hazel and Thurin Ramsey, and many, many friends and colleagues.
One of his many great contributions to the world was the time he spent serving the Kerbela Shriners. He has been a member for many years, has served on the Divan, was currently the Recorder, and was a past Potentate in 2023. He has built many long-lasting relationships and helped a multitude of children through this organization.
A celebration of his life will be held from 6-8p and service to follow at the Kerbela Shriners Temple on Monday, January 27th. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kerbela Shriners in memory of the Illustrious Sir Wil Waugh.
Patient Ambassador Visits
Feb 6th, 2005 – Monroe County Shrine Club – 6pm Tellico Lodge No. 209
Feb 27th, 2005 – Roane County Shrine Club – 6pm Union Lodge No. 38 (550 W Spring St, Kingston, Tn 37763)
March 8, 2025 Campbell County Shrine Club – 6pm Campbell County High School (150 Cougar Ln, Jacksboro, TN 37757)
March 11th, 2005 – Lakeway Shrine Club – 6pm Hamblen lodge #767 (821 Lincoln Ave)
March 25, 2025 – Combined Shrine Club – Kerbela Shrine Temple (West Knox, Blount Co., Clinch Valley, Union Co., North Knox, Knoxville SC, Grainger Co., Green Co.
April 1, 2025 – Loudon County Shrine Club – LCUB (7698 Creekwood Park Blvd, Lenoir City, TN 37772)
April 17, 2025 – Scott County Shrine Club – Oneida Lodge No 695 (176 W 3rd Ave, Oneida, Tn 37841)
April 25, 2025 – Cocke County Shrine Club – West End Baptist Church (116 Westend St, Newport, TN 37821)
PAPER SALE WEEK
May 12th, 2025 – May 18th, 2025