Northeast Tennessee

Sullivan County Tennessee Fair
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-08
History is in the making as Sullivan County Tennessee Fair
officially announces its inaugural fair, scheduled to take place from August 2nd through
August 8th, 2026. This landmark event promises a week of family-friendly entertainment,
technological showcases, and community celebration.
The fair committee is currently seeking local and regional vendors, food trucks, performers,
and artisans to be part of this historic first year.
“We are building a tradition from the ground up,” says the Sullivan County Tennessee Fair
Committee. “Our goal is to create an annual destination that celebrates the unique culture and
spirit of East Tennessee with a modern approach.”
Highlights of the upcoming fair include:
● Live musical performances and nightly entertainment.
● A diverse range of local food vendors and craft artisans.
● Technological exhibits and traditional community competitions.
Prospective vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited for this
milestone event. Applications and additional information can be found at
SullivanCountyTNFair.com.
Media Contact: Ralph Strahorn | ralph.strahorn@sullivancountytnfair.com | 276.269.7259

Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival
2026-09-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Exchange Place: Living History Farm, 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN, 37664, United States
Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival
Saturday, September 26, 10 am until 5 pm
Sunday, September 27, noon until 5 pm
Inaugurated in 1972, the Fall Folk Arts Festival focuses on harvest time activities on an 1850s farm,
with an emphasis on pioneer arts and crafts, old-fashioned foods, music, and children's activities.
Artisans will demonstrate and sell a wide array of traditional folk arts, and the Harvest Market will
feature plants, autumn produce and seasonal crafts in this, the oldest autumnal celebration in the
region. Admission is $5 for adults, with children under 12 admitted free. For more information,
call 423-288-6071 or visit www.exchangeplacetn.org.

Stories from the Pumpkin Patch
2026-10-10 15:00 - 20:00 | Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, 2620 South Roan St., Johnson City, TN, 37601, United States
The Stories from the Pumpkin Patch will feature several storytellers from the Jonesborough International Story Tellers Guild. These storytellers will be telling tales of old folk lore, Fall time stories, and good family fables. During the daylight hours, various Fall and Halloween crafts will be available for kids. There will be various Halloween themed face paintings at $2 for children of all ages. If you dare, visitors can explore the site’s ancient and spooky cave. A hayride around the site will be provided by Johnson City Kubota. Hot apple cider will be heated to perfection and served out of the mid-nineteenth century George Haynes cabin. The Tipton-Haynes house will be open for visitors to leisurely stroll through the historic halls and rooms. Several local vendors will be selling their homemade crafts while food trucks will allow visitors to have a picnic.
Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tipton-Haynes members are free!

Christmas in the Country at Exchange Place
2026-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Exchange Place: Living History Farm, 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN, 37664, United States
Christmas in the Country at Exchange Place
Saturday, December 5, 10 am until (approximately) 5 pm
Fresh greenery and trees, handcrafted wreaths and roping, unique folk arts and handcrafts, herbal
products and traditional holiday foods will be on sale. The celebration also features hands-on
activities for all ages and demonstrations of hearthside cooking and baking on the 19th century
farmstead. The traditional Yule Log Ceremony begins at 4:15 pm and features the singing of carols
around the bonfire, and a cauldron of wassail. Admission is $5 for adults, with children under 12
admitted free. For more information, call 423-288-6071 or visit www.exchangeplacetn.org.
