National Night Out
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office will host their Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th at 4pm. It’s a family friendly event with a lot of activities and it’s free. That’s at 1651 Blountville Blvd in Blountville.
Town of Unicoi Cruise In
The town of Unicoi Cruise In is every Friday from 5:30-7:30pm thru September 26th at 106 Unicoi Village Place. Cruise In and check out the hot rods, vintage cars and shiny engines. Drop-ins welcome and it’s free for everyone!
Music on the Square in Jonesborough
Show are free Friday nights from 7-9pm on Main Street in Downtown Jonesborough in front of the court house. Everyone is welcome, bring a lawn chair and come hungry, they have a food truck there each week.
8/8 Charlie Maples Eshta
8/15 Jukebox Jess The Tasty Traveler
8/22 Louis-Virie Blanche Que Bola Cuban
8/29 Jenny & The Weazels Mr. Taco Dorado
9/5 Matt Sanders The One Saigon
9/12 Dom Flemons Maybe Today
9/19 Sam Quinn & The Cartwright Rockin Rivet
Brothers
9/26 Martin Harley Cluck Truck
Covered Bridge Jams in Elizabethton
Covered Bridge Jams brings free live music to Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton almost every Saturday through August. The event is in it’s 11th year with food trucks each week as well. Shows start at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and the whole family!
August 9 No show due to Tweetsie Trail Jams
August 16 Rockin on the Doe with Headliner Chicago Rewired
Music starts at 6pm
August 23 Powershift
August 30 Dimestore Cowboys
Believe In Bristol’s Border Bash Summer Concert Series
Believe in Bristol’s 2025 Border Bash summer concert series will feature live music in Downtown Bristol, TN/VA, on several dates throughout the summer.
Here’s the Border Bash 2025 lineup, with dates and venues:
August 8: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast and Randi Denton at Downtown Center.
The Border Bash is a free concert series hosted by Believe in Bristol, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. They’ll have activities for kids, vendors and food trucks beginning at 6pm and the music starts at 6:30.
Thunder Mountain Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series at Thunder Mountain Campground, 250 N Raceway Vila Drive in Bristol, Tennessee is every Saturday from 5-11pm thru September 7th. Family fun for all with a vendor village, food trucks, a beer garden and a concert. Parking is $15 per car and come concerts will be ticketed. Go to tmcbristol.com/tickets.
Main Street Sidewalk Sale
The first ever Main Street Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, August 9th from 8am-1pm in downtown Johnson City. You’ll find great deals, local vendors, live music from buskers and more!
Maker’s Market
The Monthly Maker’s Market is August 9th (2nd Saturday of the month) from 11am-5pm at 411 East Doe Avenue in Elizabethton. For a vendor application go to http://market.crossroadscraftworks.com.
Mr. K’s Con
Mr. K’s Con is coming to the Holiday Inn Johnson City on Saturday, August 9th from 11am-5pm. You’ll find authors, vendors, cosplay and more!
Appalachian Strong: A Night of Resilience
It’s an event to raise money for NETN Disaster Recovery hosted by United Way of East Tennessee Highlands and Johnson City Brewing Company at their location in Boones Creek on Thursday, August 14th from 4-9pm. It’s a chance to come together, enjoy some great entertainment, and support vital long-term recovery efforts in our region.
🍻 Limited Release: Johnson City Brewing will be debuting a limited release of Elderberry Golden Ale. $1 of all pints on draft will be donated to disaster relief.
🌮 Food Truck: Mr. Taco Dorado Food Truck will be on-site.
🎶 Live Music: Tyler Rhodes, playing from 5:30-6:30 PM and Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine, playing from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM!
🎨 Art & Auction: Enjoy a gallery featuring work from talented local artists. Participate in the silent auction to take your favorite piece home and support regional recovery.
🔨 Meet Local Recovery Groups: Connect with representatives from Long-Term Recovery Groups across the region. Learn about their crucial work and how your contributions make a real difference.
Meet The Mountains Festival
The Meet The Mountains Festival will be at Winged Deer Park Lakefront, 199 Carroll Creek Road in Johnson City Friday and Saturday August 15th & 16th. Kayaking, paddleboarding, fly fishing, mountain biking, you can try them all! Bring the whole family and explore a variety of exciting activities and connect with seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you are looking for gear, expert advice, or resources, you don’t want to miss it!
Rockin on the Doe
Rockin on the Doe is a special free concert presented by Covered Bridge Jams on Saturday, August 16th at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton beginning at 6pm. The event will feature a lineup of talented musicians and will wrap up with a headlining performance by the award winning Chicago Rewired, with a tribute to the band Chicago. Plenty of food trucks will be on hand with a variety of delicious offerings. Everyone is welcome, bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Depot Street Party
The Depot Street Party is Saturday, August 16th from 6-10pm on Depot Street in downtown Greeneville. They’ll have a live band, food trucks, and your favorite establishments will be open late. It’s free and open to the public!
Learn the Art of Canning
Learn the art of Canning on August 16th from 10-2 at Mountain Harvest Kitchen, 105 Unicoi Village Place in Unicoi. It’s a free event and space is limited so registration is required. Call 423-735-1637.
Duffield Daze
Duffield Daze has something for everyone in Duffield, Virginia. The Lawn and Garden Mower Pull is Friday, August 29th from 7-10pm and the Antique Tractor Pull will be Saturday, August 30th from 7-midnight. The 5K Walk/Run begins at 7am on Saturday, August 30th from the Pioneer Center parking lot, followed by the Duffield Daze Parade at 10:30. The Car Show is from 9am-1pm in the HMG Duffield parking lot. Entry is free but donations will gladly be accepted. They’ll have door prizes, dash plaques and trophies. Then they’ll have a huge fireworks show at 9:30pm..
Abingdon Soap Box Derby
The Abingdon Soap Box Derby Challenge will be on Saturday, August 30 from noon-4pm on Main Street from Partington Place to Pecan Street. Entry fees vary. They will have 3 race categories: Big Wheel Race for ages 3-7 with free registration, youth division for ages 8-15 with a $50 fee and Grand Prix for ages 16 and up with a valid driver’s license and a fee of $75. Look them up under facebook events for more information.
Children’s Consignment Sale
The Children’s Consignment Sale is Thursday-Saturday September 4-6 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 9am-7pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm. Most items will be half off on the final day. They’ll have over 60 thousand items for newborns-teens. Admission and parking are free.
Symphony of the Mountains Show with Don Felder
Former Eagles lead guitarist Don Felder joins Symphony of the Mountains for a show on Friday, September 5th at the Eastman Toy F. Reid Center in Kingsport. For tickets go to symphonyofthemountains.org.
Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
The 2025 Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb presented by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol will be on Saturday, September 6th at 9am at Bristol Motor Speedway. It’s a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who gave their lives so that others might live on 9/11/2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The Stair Climb benefits the FDNY CSU, helps cover the costs for FDNY families to attend Memorial Weekend and the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters. For tickets go to nfff.akaraisin.com/tricities25.
Cruzin For Critters Car Show
The Cruzin For Critters Car Show presented by Lady Jeep Warriors of NE TN/SW VA and Michael Waltrip Brewing Company on Saturday, September 6th. All vehicles are welcome including motorcycles. The event will be at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol Virginia, registration is from noon-11pm, the fee is $25 and it will be followed by the show and shine from 1-3. They’ll also have a pet parade and pet adoptions. It’s a fundraiser for The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue. Donations of any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2025
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2025 returns to Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport September 5-7. There will be celebrity guests, Q&A Panels, Cosplay, Vendors, artists and much more!
Help Feed the Hungry Car Show
The 20th Annual Help Feed the Hungry Car Show is Saturday, September 6th from 10am-2pm and all proceeds will go to Highlands Fellowship food pantry on the Abingdon, Va campus, 22417 Watauga Road. Registration is $20 per car. Trophies for the Top 15 and Specialty awards too. Concessions will be available.
Ride For Wreaths
Rolling Thunder TN 4 will host their Annual Ride For Wreaths on Saturday, September 6th at 10am. Meet at Crossroads Christian Church, 1800 Suncrest Drive in Gray. The cost is $17 per person which includes free coffee and refreshments. Kickstands up at 11:30 for the police escorted scenic ride to Johnson City, Jonesborough, Piney Flats and Bluff City. Jeeps, cars and trucks are also welcome. The Family Friendly Fair opens at noon at Impact Community Center, 337 Carter Street in Bluff City. $17 walk in admission, $5 cookout lunch, fun and games, music and more! Proceeds will be used to buy wreaths for Veterans graves at Mountain Home National Cemetery. You can also purchase wreaths at wreathsacrossamerica.org/tn0040p.
Annual Tree Streets Yard Sale
The 2025 Tree Streets Yard Sale is Saturday, September 6th starting at 8am between Roan Street and University Parkway. Bring cash, some sellers take venmo/paypal, but not all.
Sorghum Festival and Breakfast
The Sorghum Festival and Breakfast at Tipton Haynes State Historic Site, 2620 South Roan Street in Johnson City will be Saturday, September 13th from 8-4. The team will show the process of making sorghum and will serve a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 8-11am. Enjoy the open historic house and explore the cave. Several bluegrass and old time bands will be playing all day in the barn. You’ll also find local vendors, food trucks, a Ford Model A car show and more! Admission with breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12. Without breakfast, it’s $6 for adults and $3 for kids.
Market Day
The 2nd Annual Market Day at The Oaks at Tripointe Farms in Limestone is set for Saturday, September 13th from 10am-2pm. They’ll have a wide variety of vendors and admission is free!
Covered Bridge Days
Covered Bridge Days 2025 will be held September 19-21 at the Covered Bridge in Elizabethton. It’s presented by Elizabethton Parks and Recreation, they’ll have live music, arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, kids activities, fireworks and more! For a complete schedule of events go to coveredbridge.org.
Harvest Moon Celebration 2025
The Annual Harvest Moon Celebration, Kickin Back at King Alley in Gate City, Virginia is Saturday, September 20th beginning at 11am with activities for the whole family. You’ll find craft vendors, small businesses, activities, inflatables, food, music, artisan demos, a pumpkin decorating contest, art showcase and so much more. Admission is free!
Putt-Putt For A Cause
Putt-Putt for a Cause is a fundraiser by Lady Jeep Warriors for Church Hill Medical Mission on Saturday, September 20th from noon-3pm at 346 W. Stone Drive in Kingsport. The cost is $10 per person for unlimited play! So bring the whole family!
The Art of Aging Conference
The 2nd Annual Art of Aging Conference is set for Wednesday, September 24th at ETSU Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. There will be several guest speakers and you can get more information at etsu.edu/coe
Woodbooger Festival
The Woodbooger Festival is set for September 26-28 in downtown Norton, Virginia. They’ll have bigfoot experts presentations, live music, vendors, contests, scavenger hunts, carnival games for kids, canoe rides, guided hikes, a 5K trail race, a Woodbooger night hike search and much more! Activities will also be going on at Flag Rock Recreation area.
River Rat Music Festival
The River Rat Music Festival is September 26th and 27th at I-81 Motorsports Park, 3705 W. Pines Road in Greeneville. You’ll find live music both days from several bands, vendors, food, bounce houses and hayrides. Weekend passes at the gate are $100, day passes are $60, camping prices are not included, ages 12 and under get in free. Gates open at 3pm on September 25th.
Pharoahs Annual Car Show
Pharoahs Southwest Virginia Annual Car Show is set for Saturday, September 27th from 1-5pm at Bristol Commons, Exit 7, 3170 Linden Drive in Bristol, Virginia, All Cars, Trucks, Rat Rods and Bikes are welcome Registration is $20, the cut off is at 3pm and trophies will be handed out at 4. They’ll have specialty trophies for the Top 35 plus, live music, food trucks, vendors, games and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities Feeding SW VA & Hospice House. Everyone is welcome!
Absolutely Able Festival
The 5th Annual Absolutely Able Festival-showcasing the awesome abilities of individuals with disabilities is set for Saturday, September 27th from 10am-2pm at the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, 112 West Jackson Blvd in Jonesborough. It’s hosted by The Arc of Washington County, free and open to the public. You’ll find handcrafted goods, live performances, great food, entertainment and information sharing. For more details call 423-928-9362.
2025 Air/Space/Cyber Expo
The 2025 Air/Space/Cyber Expo will be held Saturday, September 27th from 9:30am-2pm in the Regional Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast State Community College in Blountville. The Air & Space Association is highlighting the fields of aviation, space technologies and cybersecurity in this 3rd Annual event, providing information about career options, educational opportunities and opportunities for community service. See their Eventbrite page for more information and to register.
Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church Huge Yard Sale
Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th from 7am-2pm each day. You’ll find furniture, home décor, sporting goods, tools children’s clothing and toys, books and more. All proceeds support Ridge Point Teen Ministry.
2025 Unicoi County Apple Festival
The 48th Annual Unicoi County Apple Festival is in downtown Erwin! Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two full days of fun, flavor, and fall tradition at one of the Southeast’s top festivals! Voted a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event and a four-time Northeast Tennessee Tourism Pinnacle Award winner, the Unicoi County Apple Festival draws over 110,000 attendees each year—and for good reason! You’ll find:
🍂 420+ vendors with handmade crafts, art, antiques & local goods
🍴 From apple fritters to Greek gyros to BBQ—come hungry!
🎶 Live music on TWO stages
🎡 A huge kid’s zone with rides and games
🏺 Blue Ridge Pottery Show & Sale
🏆 Food contests, fun competitions & more!
The festival spans 5 blocks of downtown Erwin plus adjoining streets, making it one of the largest and most loved events in the region.
🚗 Getting Here: Take Exit 37 off I-26 into downtown Erwin. Festival parking is available in multiple nearby lots.
Hocus Pocus Party at Allandale Mansion
Bring the whole family to Allandale Mansion in Kingsport for the Hocus Pocus Party, Thursday, October 8th from 4-8pm. They’ll have yard games, free wooden ornamental pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving, a D.J. playing music, local vendors, food trucks and more! They’ll also show a free movie on the giant inflatable screen around 7pm. Admission is free!
Tri-Cities Fall Food Truck Festival
Over 20 food vendors will be serving up a variety of delicious offerings on Saturday, October 18th from 11-7 and Sunday, October 19th from 2-6pm at 3077 US-11E in Bluff City. Bring the whole family, they’ll have hay rides, mechanical bull rides, a free kids zone, music and an Apple Pie Eating contest at 3pm. Admission is free, parking is $5.
Blue Ridge Artisan Days Autumn Market and Craft Fair
The Blue Ridge Artisan Days Autumn Market and Craft Fair is coming up at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray October 24th from 3-7pm and October 25th from 9am-3pm. The event will be inside the Farm and Home Building, admission and parking are free!
Not So Scary Trick or Treat
Bloody Fork Haunt will host The Not So Scary Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 26th from 1-5pm at 1999 Reedy Creek road in Bristol, Tn. They’ll have Vendors, Food, a Petting Zoo, Games, a Bouncy House, Corn Maze, Candy Trail and more! All donations will benefit F.R.A.N.K Feline Rescue & No Kill. Everyone is welcome!
Holiday Haven Bazaar
The 7th Annual Holiday Haven Bazaar is Saturday, November 1st from 10am-3pm at TNTSportsplex, 600 E. Main Street in Kingsport. Come out for a day of shopping from over 90 small business vendors with crafts, arts, boutiques, food and more! The event is free and indoors.
Christmas Connection-Artistic Creations Fair
The 46th Annual Christmas Connection will be at Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport Friday, November 14th from noon-6pm and Saturday, November 15th from 9am-4pm. Find unique gifts and support artisans in our region, admission is free!
Holiday Market 2025
Holiday Market 2025 is set for Saturday, November 15th from 11am-5pm at the Pavilion at Founder’s Park in Johnson City. You’ll find merchandise from over 30 small businesses. Everyone is welcome!
Tri-Cities Christmas Market
The Tri-Cities Christmas Market is Saturday, November 29th from 10-3 inside the Farm and Home Building at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. You’ll find handmade candles, jewelry, crafts, home décor, clothing, door prizes, food trucks and more! Admission and parking are free!