Somewhere along the way, between Del Shores and John Waters, small southern towns became synonymous with trash culture. And, trash became synonymous with camp. When I think “trailer park,” I think of a small dusty corner of a small southern town with a legion of quirky locals drinking beer at a communal picnic table while discussing NASCAR or Jerry Springer. I’ve spent enough time in enough of these parks to know this isn’t a scenario that’s too far from the truth.

At some point this kind of image, of women with their hair in rollers lounging around in their housecoats and their husbands tinkering under their muscle cars in trucker hats and overalls, became camp of the highest order. The Sawmill in Dade City is taking advantage of this image with their Sordid Lives Weekend, lasting from Friday through Sunday. If the thought of camping it up and camping out all trashed up doesn’t float your boat, then consider the other events up for grabs in the area this weekend.

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Friday

Get trashed tonight through Sunday at The Sawmill’s Sordid Lives Weekend. The main event, a live production of Sordid Lives by The Sawmill Players, will be on Saturday night at 8 p.m. The weekend will be packed with fun, from a yard sale to the Miss Trashy Sawmill 2009 pageant.  The Sawmill, 21710 US Highway 98, Dade City, membership cost to the campground is $10.

Sacred Grounds will be hosting a full night, with classes, music, and a chill ambiance. Heather DeRigo starts the night with Drum Magic, a drum class. Then, catch Jonny Jenaro and The Duo Tones performing live. Sacred Grounds, 4819 E. Busch Blvd., 7 p.m. No cover, but a $10 donation is suggested for the drum class.

Saturday

Catch some of the hottest local up-and-comers at Skipper’s on Saturday. Acts include the aggressive Halcyon, and Someday Souvenir, who recently won Dinah Idol and will soon be playing alongside Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and the Indigo Girls. Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, 8 p.m. $12

DJ Eddie Baez will be on hand at G. Bar to grace Ybor with his own signature style. G. Bar, 1401 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor, Doors Open at 9 p.m., No cover before 10 p.m. and $5 after.