Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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Events
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1 event,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
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Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games
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One of the most anticipated movies of the year. Free. Under the stars. Don't miss Project Hail Mary, the epic new sci-fi adventure based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel and starring Ryan Gosling. Join us for Movie in the Park on the biggest outdoor screen in East Tennessee. Friday, September 4 Movie starts at 7:00 PM FREE |
3 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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TENNESSEE FOOTBALL IS BACK! The Vols kick off the season, and we’re starting it BIG at Off Leash Social! TENNESSEE vs. FURMANSaturday, September 5thPregame starts at 2:30 PMHi-Wire on Tapp all day. Giveaways throughout the game Come watch the Vols on the BIGGEST OUTDOOR SCREEN IN EAST TENNESSEE with a crowd full of Tennessee fans! |
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Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games
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1 event,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
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Runners from across the region will converge in Johnson City on Saturday, September 12, for the third annual Iron Mountains Invitational, a growing cross country event that brings elementary, middle school, and high school athletes together for a full day of competition at Winged Deer Park Lakefront. Hosted by Visit Johnson City in partnership The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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VOLS vs. GEORGIA TECH WATCH PARTY Tennessee football takes on **Georgia Tech**, and we’re watching it the way it was meant to be watched — outside with a huge crowd on our **MASSIVE LED SCREEN at Off Leash Social!** Saturday, September 12Pregame starts at 6:00 PM CREATURE COMFORTS TAP TAKEOVER Creature Comforts Brewing Co. is taking |
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Our group hikes, with host Jen, are the BOMB for nature-lovers and meeting new people! Save these dates for appreciating the scenery of beautiful East Tennessee Pollinator Walk: Monday, September 14th @ 6p.m Leaf Walk: Saturday, October 17th @ 10a.m Requirements for Hikes are: 1.) Doe Mountain Waiver 2.) Day or Annual Pass 3.) Sign-up Signing up for |
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1 event,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
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UNOH 250 presented by Ohio Logistics and Bush's Beans 200 Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM 10:00 PM NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series FS1 The Trucks and ARCA are back at Bristol for a no-holds-barred doubleheader. Loud, fast, and not for the faint of heart. OPENING ROUND of the Truck Series CHASE
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Appalachian Campfire Stories * Thursday, September 17 6:30 PM Cost: $10 Adults \ $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings Join Ranger Taylor for an evening by the fire and hear stories from the Watauga Settlement and American folk tales. Enjoy songs from the American story, spooky legends of our region, a few |
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Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists Rally
SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists Rally September 18 – September 20, 2026 Sponsored by The Friends of Roan Mountain For sixty-four years the Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally has drawn nature enthusiasts from all over the country to Roan Mountain, the jewel of the southern Appalachians. This event, and all the Friends of Roan
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Food City 300 and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Qualifying & Nobody Trashes Tennessee Pole Qualifying Friday, September 18, 2026 7:30 PM 10:00 PM NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series CW This is where the real fans show up. The 3rd Round of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series CHASE is on, and the smart money’s already in. Grab a Weekend |
4 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
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TN Serves and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Workday 2026 * Tuesday, September 22 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail Join us as we celebrate America 250 by “Caring for Our Shared America.” As a way to recognize NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of |
1 event,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
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Vols Vs Longhorns with Xul Brewing + Margin Madness
OUR BIGGEST VOLS WATCH PARTY OF THE YEAR! TENNESSEE vs. TEXAS faces off in the Vols toughest test of the season on one of our biggest events days of the year.Two of the biggest names in college football. Saturday, September 26 We’re going BIG for this one. Come watch the Vols take on the Longhorns The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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Save the date for our Barktoberfest Celebration to benefit the Appalachian Highlands Humane Society. Held at Knob Creek Vineyards across from Off Leash Social.Live Music, vendors, food, contests with prizes and more! 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 |
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16th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon. Join us for one of the premier half marathons in the region. All races start & finish at Johnson City's Pavilion at Founders Park. Race organized by The Goose Chase & Electronic timing by We Run Events. 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 |
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Megan Griffiths Enduro Clinic
This September 18-20th, Doe Mountain will be happily hosting dirt-bike queen Megan Griffiths for a weekend of amazing enduro clinics! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to work directly with a nationally renowned rider whose instruction is top-tier, no matter your skill level. Sign-up here https://megsbraapofficial.com/product-category/location/mountain-city-tn/ |
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3 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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TEDxJohnsonCity Watch Party! The 2026 TEDxJohnsonCity talks are officially out—and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: together! Join us at Off Leash Social for a TEDxJohnsonCity Watch Party as we watch ALL of the talks from this year’s event on the big screen. Come relive the ideas, stories, and moments that made TEDxJohnsonCity |
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1 event,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, |
