Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally
This will be the 67th year that naturalists and those that love nature have been gathering at Roan Mountain for the Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally. This spring’s rally is set to be one of the finest with evening speakers, Ingrid Luffman and Lisa Benish, lunchtime activities, a lunchtime program by Cade Campbell, a lunchtime Tractor enthusiasts from across the South will make a trip to Northeast Tennessee for the 33rd Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show April 23-26 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tenn., hosted by the Tri-State Antique Power Association. In an event that has grown to showcase hundreds of rare and popular tractors over the years, including Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair Saturday, April 25, 10 am until 5 pm Sunday, April 26, noon until 5 pm Demonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19 th century farmstead are interspersed with thousands of plants being offered for sale with an emphasis on natives, herbs, perennials, and heirloom plants, along with garden accessories and Exchange Place Living History Farm, located at 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport, invites you to celebrate the blossoming of spring at its 40 th annual Spring Garden Fair on April 25 (10am-5pm) and 26 (12pm-5pm). Please join us at the oldest garden fair in our region - and a destination-event for area gardeners – to |
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Bristol, TN/VA (April 23, 2026) – On Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., downtown will be filled with art lovers and connoisseurs, as several galleries and some local favorites join together to host another Art D’Vine event! This art walk offers patrons the chance to gain after-hours access to merchants, sample delicious refreshments, |
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Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host The Force Fest event on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough. The event will include Star Wars themed treats and character brick figures at participating stores, a town wide "Bounty Hunt", Star Wars films played at the Jackson Theater, Food Trucks, a Jedi Training Course, and many more exciting Star Wars themed activities.
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Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Sat, May 2, 2026 Doors - 5 pm / Ends - 7:30 pm $100 - $150 BUY TICKETS Step into an unforgettable evening of Southern charm and high-style celebration at our annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in the spirit of Derby Day, where festive fashion, lively competition, and community |
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Large Cars & Guitars
Large Cars & Guitars is Rolling into Bristol – May 8-9! Get ready for a weekend full of live country music, jaw-dropping custom big rigs, and family fun—all for a great cause! Live Performances by John Schneider, Elvie Shane, Tony Justice & more Show Trucks, Big Rig Light Shows & Convoy for Hope Parade Charity Auction benefiting |
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Join us Thursday, May 21, for Story Power—an evening where stories take center stage and community comes to life. Hosted by the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, this season kickoff and spring fundraiser unfolds across the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall and Jackson Theatre. Enjoy an unforgettable performance by Bil Lepp, a live auction of |
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