Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
Outdoors
Events
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For the Love of My Park: Volunteer Workday
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesFor the Love of My Park: Volunteer Workday Friday, February 13 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Show Sycamore Shoals some love and join us for a volunteer workday. Activities include invasive plant removal, litter pick-up, cabin cleaning, trail work, and much more! Bring your friends and family and join
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Roan Mountain Winter Naturalist’s Rally
Roan Mountain State Park 527 TN-143, Roan Mountain, TN, United StatesJoin Friends of Roan Mountain on Saturday, February 21st at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center for a winter celebration of the Roan Highlands! Since 2007 the Winter Naturalists' Rally has drawn hardy nature enthusiasts from far & wide to Roan Mountain on a Saturday close to Valentine’s Day. The 2026 Winter Rally continues this
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Gardening Seminar Series: Composting & Vegetable Gardening
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesGardening Seminar Series: Composting & Vegetable Gardening Saturday, February 21 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free It’s not too early to start planning & building your spring garden. Join Master Gardener Ben Hunter as he shares his techniques and tips for growing the garden of your dreams! This session will
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Old Time Music Jam
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOld Time Music Jam Sunday, February 22 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Enjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer (both kinds), autoharp, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing, learning about, or listening to old time
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HIKING ADVENTURE – UPPER SILL BRANCH
Feb 28 HIKING ADVENTURE - UPPER SILL BRANCH A "Hybrid Hike" in a remote corner of Rich Mountain to two wilderness waterfalls in nearby Unicoi County.
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SPRING HIKE – WILDFLOWER WALK
March 21 SPRING HIKE - WILDFLOWER WALK Come to enjoy a guided 2 mile hike through the early spring woodlands. Come also to enjoy a rich display of early season wildflowers!
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FROG WATCH AT PHINEAS FEN
March 30th FROG WATCH AT PHINEAS FEN Celebrate the approach of Spring with a frog concert! Enjoy a wetland field trip to listen to all the frog sounds at a remote wilderness wetland.
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47TH ANNUAL SPRING NATURE FESTIVAL
Warrior's Path State Park 490 Hemlock Rd, Kingsport, TN, United StatesApril 17th-19th 47TH ANNUAL SPRING NATURE FESTIVAL A weekend FULL of discovery, with talks and hikes on many nature topics, from stream life to wildlife tracking, from night skies to spring wildflowers
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EARTH DAY: WATAUGA RIVER WILDFLOWERS & CLEANUP
April 22nd EARTH DAY: WATAUGA RIVER WILDFLOWERS & CLEANUP Celebrate Earth Day on a wildflower walk at Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area. Help take care of the earth by removing trash and invasive plants.
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Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair
Exchange Place: Living History Farm 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN, United StatesExchange 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
