Bark in the Park
The Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter will host an Easter themed Bark in the Park on Saturday May 12th from 1-3pm at King Commons Park in Johnson City. They’ll have a live DJ, food, vendors, Pet contests and activities for kids. All pets must be leashed at all times. It’s free!
Tri-Cities Spring Market
The Tri-Cities Spring market is this Saturday April 12th from 10-4 inside the Farm and Home building at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. Admission and parking are free!
Wings and Wheels
Wings and Wheels is set for Saturday April 12th at Greeneville Municipal Airport. Fly-in or Cruise-in to see some awesome planes, nice cars and try out a flight simulator. The U.S. Navy will be flying in planes too. It’s free and open to the public.
Jonesborough’s Easter Eggstravaganza
The town of Jonesborough will host it’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19th! The egg hunt will be in Jimmy Neil Smith Park for kids 12 and under. They will also host the first ever Sensory Easter Egg hunt from 4-6pm at Lincoln Park. Get more information at visitjonesborough.com/easter.
Family Fun Night in the Park
Mount Carmel City Park will host Family Fun Night in the Park on Friday, April 25th from 6:30-9pm. They’ll have yard games, food available and a giant outdoor movie beginning at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. It’s free.
Art Struck Festival
The Art Struck Festival will be Saturday, April 26th from 10-5 in the Pavillion at Founders Park in Johnson City. There will be over 50 art vendors, a giant puppet parade, a cultural dance show, a street art throwdown and so much more! You can get more details at jcpublicart.com/art-struck-festival.
Annual Boone Lake Cleanup Day
The Annual Boone Lake Cleanup Day will be Saturday, April 26th! Volunteer to help cleanup the lake and with every bag of trash you turn in, you get a door prize ticket, a t-shirt and you are invited to the picnic at Winged Deer Park with prize drawings, free food and music. Get more details at boonelakeassociation.org/events/boone-lake-clean-up.
Spring Garden Fair
The Spring Garden Fair will be Saturday April 26 from 10-5 and Sunday April 27th from noon-5 at Exchange Place Living History Farm in Kingsport. There will be thousands of plants for sale and much more. Admission at the gate is $5 for ages 12 and up, free for those under 12 and proceeds will help feed and care for the farm animals, provide educational programming and help with restoration and upkeep of the site.
Jericho Shriners Comics, Toys and Collectibles Show
The Jericho Shriners Directors Staff Comics, Toys and Collectibles Show is set for Saturday May 3rd from 9-3 at the Shriners Temple, exit 63 off I-81 in Blountville. Admission is $5, kids 12 and under get in free. Proceeds go to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. It’s $30 to rent a table. Call Bobby for more information at 423—557-4146.
Appalachian Trail Days Festival
The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the World’s largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture. Trail Days will be May 16-18 this year, rain or shine. It includes over a hundred vendors of handmade goods, some of the best outdoor gear and a packed schedule of live music and events. It’s free to attend. Go to www.visitdamascus.org/traildays for more info.
Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival
The 22nd Annual Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival is Saturday, May 17th from 10-5 at Unicoi Elementary School, 403 Massachusetts Avenue in Unicoi. You’ll find over 150 vendors, live music and delicious food. Admission is free!
Glow in the Park
Bring the whole family out for Glow in the Park on Friday May 23rd at 7pm at 201 Willow Street in Mt Carmel. They’ll have yard games, great food available, a dance party, a glow foam pit and a movie which will begin at dusk. Everyone is welcome!
Blue Plum Festival
The 26th Annual Blue Plum Festival is set for June 6th and 7th in downtown Johnson City! Two days of free live music and fun for everyone! Go to blueplum.org/festival for more details.
Midsummer Market
The Midsummer Market will be Saturday, June 21st from 10am-8pm at King Common’s Park in Johnson City. It’s a celebration of local businesses with unique vendors, live music and food trucks with a variety of options. Admission is free!
Sunflower Festival
The Annual Mountain City Sunflower Festival is set for Saturday, July 12th from 9-5 on Main Street in Mountain City. Shop over 200 vendors. Admission is free.