Celebrate Independence Day at Smokin’ the Water, Kingston’s annual Fourth of July festival held along the scenic waterfront of the Clinch River and Watts Bar Lake. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food and craft vendors, a BBQ cook-off, homemade raft races, a boat parade, and the popular doggie pageant. The festivities conclude with…
Experience the excitement of the Moonshine Rod Run, an annual antique and street rod car show held each June at Newport City Park in East Tennessee. This popular family-friendly event attracts more than 450 classic car, antique automobile, and street rod owners from across the region for a weekend filled with vintage vehicles, a parade,…
Experience the Oakes Daylily Festival in East Tennessee, featuring six acres of colorful daylily blooms, family-friendly activities, free admission, and daylily plants for sale.
Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival is an annual event set against the scenic backdrop of the Smoky Mountains at the Maryville Greenway Amphitheater. This popular East Tennessee event features regional craft breweries, live music, games, and plenty of space to relax along the greenway. Admission includes beer tastings, a commemorative cup, food, an…
The Popcorn Sutton Memorial Jam is an annual music festival held at the Cocke County Fairgrounds in Newport, Tennessee. Celebrating Appalachian heritage, mountain music, and the legacy of legendary moonshiner Popcorn Sutton, the festival draws visitors from across East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountain region.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Museum of Appalachia’s Annual Fourth of July Anvil Shoot. Experience a historic Appalachian tradition, explore pioneer exhibits, and enjoy family-friendly fun in Clinton, Tennessee. Experience a one-of-a-kind Independence Day tradition at the Annual Fourth of July Anvil Shoot at the Museum of Appalachia. This historic Appalachian celebration recreates a centuries-old…
Celebrate Independence Day at Rockin’ The Docks in Lenoir City Park. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and fireworks over Fort Loudoun Lake at this free East Tennessee tradition.
The Annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta is a 12 mile race (or relaxing scenic float) beginning at the Well Being Conference Center in Tazewell, TN and ending at Riverside (Kayak) Rentals in Harrogate, TN. The river is an undammed Class 1 river with a few rapids over this stretch. The event is sponsored by the…
Museum of Appalachia prepares for springtime pioneer celebration with Sheep Shearing Days. The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring and the rich cultural heritage of the region. Guests will have the opportunity to witness every step of the wool-making process and learn first-hand how pioneers turned…
Museum of Appalachia prepares for springtime pioneer celebration with Sheep Shearing Days. The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring and the rich cultural heritage of the region. Guests will have the opportunity to witness every step of the wool-making process and learn first-hand how pioneers turned…