9 Lakes, Area Events, family holidays, Getaways
Spring Events are Popping Up
After a yearlong slumber, spring events are popping up across the region. One way to immerse yourself in the region’s culture is to visit one of the many festivals. Did you know that the people who settled in this region migrated from cities across Europe and, more recently, world-wide, bringing their customs and rich cultural roots. We celebrate our diversity!
We are sharing some of the bes spring events from around the region to help you plan your next 9 Lakes adventure. April, May, and June are full of fun events that will appeal to a range of tastes.
Here are dates to get on your calendar:
April 10th – Opening- Oak Ridge Farmer’s Market- Saturdays
April 17th – Water Lantern Festival– Knoxville
April 23- 25th – Dogwood Arts Festival- Knoxville April 30- Bubba Brews Opens- Maynardville April 30- Street Rod Nationals -Knoxville
May 8th – Mother’s Day Tea- Historic Rugby May 10- Visit Knoxville Open– Knoxville May 15- TN Mountain Laurel Festival– Wartburg May 29- Rockin’ the Docks- Lenoir City June 5- Bike Boat Brew & Bark – Knoxville June 5- 59th Annual Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival– Lenoir City June 17- US Cycling National Time Trials- Knoxville June 26- Art & Wine Extravaganza Festival– Cumberland Gap
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