55th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival

Jonesborough, TN — Tennessee’s Oldest Town will celebrate the 55^th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival on July 4 and 5 with a patriotic parade, fireworks, live music, a MoonPie eating contest, inflatables, 50+ craft booths, and festival foods. Festival goers can enjoy a western disco theme for the 55th annual Jonesborough Days Festival. This theme pays tribute to the early years of the event, which began in the 1970s while also celebratingNortheast Tennessee’s roots in country music.

The festival kicks off with the parade marching down Historic Main Street on July 4 at 10 a.m. Entries are still being accepted, and the parade committee is encouraging entries to incorporate live music and the western disco theme.

Live music and storytelling performances will take place during the day at the Jackson Theatre on Main Street. Shop over 50 vendor booths showcasing all handmade wares, from spoon rings and handmade soap to custom pet items and local pottery. Attendees can also enjoy crowd favorite festival foods from over 10 local food trucks. Patriot Park, located behind the Storytelling Center, will offer an adventure-packed area for families with multiple inflatables, a water feature, and hands-on crafts from the McKinney Center.

Evening entertainment runs from 8 to 10 p.m. each night on the Main Stage. The celebration concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 5.

Leading up to the festival, a Kick-Off Dinner Fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the International Storytelling Center. The evening features a low country boil and live music from the Jonesborough Novelty Band. Tickets are $20.

On Thursday, July 3, enjoy a Late-Night Swim and Glow Party at Wetlands Water Park from 6 to 9 p.m. The glow party begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes a live DJ.

Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. For a complete event schedule, tickets or for more information on the 55th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival, call 423.753.1010 or visit our website at jonesboroughdays.com.

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About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visitwww.jonesborough.com for more information.