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Music, crafts and a look at Dayton in the 1920s will highlight the 23rd annual Scopes Festival July 16 and 17.

One Hot Summer, a dramatization of events leading up to the Scopes Evolution Trial in 1925, will give a look at attitudes and circumstances that helped Dayton create what has been called “the world’s most famous court trial.”  The play will be presented in the Scopes Trial courtroom of the Rhea County Courthouse at 8:00 p.m. on July 16 and at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. on July 17.

MainStreet Dayton is combining forces with festival organizers to present “Heritage Friday” on Friday evening, July 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. downtown on Market Street.  Downtown merchants will be open extended hours with “vintage” promotions and specials at each of their locations.

Crafters have been invited to set up on the courthouse lawn for the festival, and area musicians have been invited to perform from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets for One Hot Summer are available by calling the Dayton Chamber of Commerce at (423) 775-0361 or will be available at the Rhea County Courthouse before each performance.