Events

Make Memories, One Event at a Time in East Tennessee.
Here in East Tennessee, there are events worth celebrating all year long. That’s why our area-wide calendar is full of annual festivals, fairs, and dozens of special seasonal events. Celebrate our musical and cultural heritage, the changing of the seasons and the beauty of the great outdoors. Best of all, many of the festivals and events in East Tennessee are filled with old-fashioned entertainment that’s fun for the whole family and free!. Use the calendar search below to find unforgettable East Tennessee events for your vacation or getaway.

  • August 30, 2025

    Annual Labor Day Celebration

    Oneida City Park- 500 Park Road

    Join in the fun as the City of Oneida celebrates Labor Day with a free event featuring live music, family-fun activities, food vendors, and a fireworks show. Festivities begin at 4 pm through 10 pm. Bring a chair or blanket. Festival seating. For more information: 423-569-8300

  • August 30, 2025

    Thunder in the Park

    Wilson Park, Maynardville, TN

    Annual Labor Day event at Wilson Park in Maynardville, TN. Fun day afternoon for young and young at heart. Live music begins at 5 pm followed by the BIGGEST drone light show in the region. Event begins at 4 pm. The event is free. Food vendors will be on site with food and treats. No…

  • September 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025

    Hooray for Harriman

    408 North Roane St. Harriman

    Annual family, fun day celebrating Labor Day. Games, car show, food vendors, bounce house, and live music. The event is free.

  • September 19-20, 2025

    Pine Fest

    City of White Pine, TN

    Celebrate White Pine’s rich past as a bustling railroad town and historic stagecoach crossroads! This year’s Pine Fest kicks off with the Pre-Party Jeep Poker Run on Friday followed by the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at 11 AM. For details, contact Adam Wilson at 865-378-0290 or parksandrec@whitepinetn.gov

  • September 20, 2025

    Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival

    Cove Lake State Park

    An annual celebration of music and heritage, the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival pays tribute to the artistry of Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong.

  • September 26, 2025 – October 31, 2025

    Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

    1126 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742

    Celebrating 27 years, the “first” corn maze and pumpkin patch in TN opens weekends starting Sept 26 – Oct. 31, 2025 for Fall family tradition and fun!!  Enjoy the mountain views and beautiful farmland that this 100 acre farm has to offer — including hayrides, pumpkin picking, inflatables, corn hole, evening campfires, nighttime hayrides, music,…

  • September 26-27, 2025

    Atomic Fall Fest

    A.K Bissell Park Oak Ridge, TN

    The Atomic Fall Fest brings together the best of Oak Ridge- Music, Food, Arts & Crafts Two days of music and family-friendly fun to celebrate Oak Ridge’s unique history and scientific contributions to America’s history, while offering a unique blend of live music, arts, food, and child friendly activities- bounce house, face painting, . Hours:…

  • October 24, 2025 – November 9, 2025

    Fall Heritage Days

    Museum of Appalachia

    Join us this fall for one of the most beloved educational events in East Tennessee—Fall Heritage Days at the Museum of Appalachia. Designed especially for student groups, this immersive experience brings Appalachian history and culture to life in a vibrant, hands-on setting. From pumpkin carving and wagon rides to blacksmithing, sorghum making, and spinning & weaving, students will…