Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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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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Old Time Music Jam Sunday, September 27 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free 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 |
3 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional!
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Listen to stories about farming in the 1700s and farming in the 21st century in the latest edition of the StoryTown Radio Show on Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radio show complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, and a great musical guest. This month’s |
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RAD Fall Fling
RAD Fall Fling presented by Strange Engineering Tuesday, September 29 - Saturday, October 3, 2026 This 17th annual event returns to Bristol in 2026, known as the RAD Torque Systems Fall Fling, invading Thunder Valley with the best big money bracket racers in the country competing for some of the biggest payouts in drag racing. Scheduled Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. A 100% locally sourced market, located in Kiwanis Park (1208 W. G Street) every Tuesday in June through September, from 4pm -7pm. Come on by for the best produce, meat, eggs, raw milk, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, & more! If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, |
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, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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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 |
3 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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October Shop & Hop - Shop late and shop local during Downtown Kingsport’s October Shop and Hop, sponsored by First Horizon Bank! Enjoy sales and special offers from your favorite local shops. Redeem Passport: https://go.visitkingsport.com/qr/UP38VJ5T8S Support small businesses and discover what makes Downtown Kingsport so unique. Link to event: https://downtownkingsport.org/events/october-shop-hop/ |
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Mountain City Fiddlers Convention
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Check Out the Festival - Streamed FREE Friday, October 2 Great news! We’re bringing a world of stories from the National Storytelling Festival straight to you — LIVE and FREE — wherever you are. This special broadcast is perfect for families, educators, students, “first-time” listeners, and anyone who can’t make it to Jonesborough in person. Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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Larry Fleet Praised by Holler as “one of the genre’s powerhouse male vocalists,” Larry Fleet continues to cement himself as one of country music’s most compelling and consistently authentic voices. Born and raised in Tennessee, Fleet was influenced early on by Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, and Willie Nelson, laying the foundation for a sound rooted in storytelling and marked |
6 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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Painters, potters, woodworkers, jewelers, photographers and fine makers: ElizArts wants you downtown this fall. Apply by Saturday, Aug. 15, to be included in the full marketing package for the second annual Fall Art Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along the 400 block of East Elk Avenue. Spaces are Free Yoga – Saturday, 11:00 AM Start your weekend with balance and calm! Join us for a free outdoor yoga session at Off Leash Social. Bring your mat, your energy, and even your pup if you like—everyone is welcome! |
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Downtown Kingsport: Restaurant Week
Downtown Kingsport Restaurant Week - Downtown Kingsport Restaurant Week Get ready to Eat. Drink. Explore. During Downtown Kingsport’s Restaurant Week, happening October 5–11! For one delicious week, discover the food and beverage businesses that make Downtown Kingsport a destination worth savoring. We’re excited to partner with Zach Bites to help showcase the local flavors, restaurants, and experiences Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional!
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Paramount Bristol Presents ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Sat, September 5, 2026 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $29.04 - $68 prices include all applicable fees and taxes / Members save at least $5 per ticket BUY TICKETS Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, The Guild conducts Tuesday night concerts at 7 p.m. year-round at the International Storytelling Center, with the exception of the weeks between Christmas and the New Year. In case of inclement weather, check the Washington County, Tennessee. online calendar for school closings, as the Guild closes when the schools do. Attend our weekly concerts for |
2 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
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The Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD), in partnership with Utopian Seed Project, will host an “All About Seeds Day” on October 8th at the Appalachian Highland Volunteer & Training Center in Johnson City, TN. The morning session, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will explore Seed Economics for farm operations, covering the value of Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances |
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Wilderness Survival Course
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Overview & Highlights This is for you if: You want to develop a more comprehensive foundation and greater proficiency in wilderness survival skills over two days. Despite our best efforts we may find ourselves lost or injured in the backcountry where help or rescue is not immediately available and all we have to rely on
Wilderness Survival Immersive
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Overview & Highlights This is for you if: You want our most comprehensive wilderness survival course in order to maximize your knowledge and proficiency. There is simply no substitute for time in the saddle when learning or improving skills and this especially holds true for wilderness survival skills. To become truly proficient requires the right 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, Free Yoga – Saturday, 11:00 AM Start your weekend with balance and calm! Join us for a free outdoor yoga session at Off Leash Social. Bring your mat, your energy, and even your pup if you like—everyone is welcome! Makers Market Join us for our monthly Makers Market - an opportunity to shop directly from local artists, crafters, and makers in our community. 📆 Maker's Market Date: 2nd Saturday of the month from February until October ⏰ Maker's Market Time: 11AM - 5PM 📍 Location: 411 East Doe Avenue, Elizabethton, TN Dates for 2026: February 14 March |
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Downtown Kingsport: Restaurant Week
Wilderness Survival Course
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Wilderness Survival Immersive
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Music-filled production celebrates family, faith and growing up in Appalachia Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Sunday, October 11th at 4pm for Eugene Wolf’s “Book of Mamaw”. The Book of Mamaw is a deeply personal, music-filled journey through the heart of Appalachia. When two-year-old Eugene wins a talent contest singing My Shoes Keep Walking |
3 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, The Guild conducts Tuesday night concerts at 7 p.m. year-round at the International Storytelling Center, with the exception of the weeks between Christmas and the New Year. In case of inclement weather, check the Washington County, Tennessee. online calendar for school closings, as the Guild closes when the schools do. Attend our weekly concerts for |
2 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
3 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances
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THE TEMPTATIONS + THE FOUR TOPS Thursday, October 15, 2026 • 7:30 pm The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances BRISTOL, Tenn. – Organizers of Bristol Sessions Nights: Road to 100 announced today that tickets for the yearlong cultural series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions will now cost $27 per event, a move designed to make the experience accessible to a wider audience as Bristol prepares for one of the most significant milestones in American |
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Nicewonder Farm and Vineyards: The Great Fall Gathering
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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JOIN US OCTOBER 17, 2026 Main Street Days is Downtown Johnson City's signature street festival celebrating everything local. Each year, Historic Downtown Johnson City fills with more than 100 vendors, local businesses, live music, artists, makers, and great food for one of the region's favorite annual events. Spend the day shopping with local businesses, meeting |
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2 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
3 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, The Guild conducts Tuesday night concerts at 7 p.m. year-round at the International Storytelling Center, with the exception of the weeks between Christmas and the New Year. In case of inclement weather, check the Washington County, Tennessee. online calendar for school closings, as the Guild closes when the schools do. Attend our weekly concerts for |
1 event,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
2 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Tales of Our 250th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June–October and start at 7:00 pm at The Jackson Theatre, |
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Booseum
Join us for our spook-tacular, but not too scary, evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum. Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details by going to visithandson.org. Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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Witches Night Out - Witches Night Out is brewing. Enjoy an evening of shopping, tastings, music, wicked specials, frightfully fun photo ops and MORE throughout Downtown Kingsport! Sponsored by The Laboratory Tickets go on sale soon! Stay tuned for more spellbinding details! Link to event: https://downtownkingsport.org/events/witches-night-out-fundraising-event/ |
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Appalachian Autumn Festival
There is something about fall in these mountains. The way the leaves turn, the smell of apple butter simmering, the sound of a fiddle drifting through downtown. We wanted to capture all of it in one celebration, so we are thrilled to announce our first ever Appalachian Autumn Festival, coming to downtown Greeneville on October 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, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
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Menopause The Musical® Menopause The Musical® – Join the party in celebrating two decades of laughter & sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes |
2 events,CLUE October 26-27, 2026 • 7:00 pm A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? The Company of the Second North American tour of CLUE - photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade CLUE Sponsored by Tri-Cities Airport October 26-27, 2026 • 7:00 pm A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was |
5 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, The Guild conducts Tuesday night concerts at 7 p.m. year-round at the International Storytelling Center, with the exception of the weeks between Christmas and the New Year. In case of inclement weather, check the Washington County, Tennessee. online calendar for school closings, as the Guild closes when the schools do. Attend our weekly concerts for |
2 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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Round Room Presents ELMO'S GOT THE MOVES Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 6:00 pm Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! This exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving and dancing along with Elmo and |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. CALLING ALL COSTUMES! Join us for a night of Halloween magic and spooky fun at our FUNTASTIC TRUNK OR TREAT! October 29th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Impact Community Center Come dressed to impress in your favorite Halloween costume and get ready for an evening filled with treats, fun, and frightfully good times! Don’t forget |
1 event,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
6 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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The Haunted Half Marathon – Kingsport, TN Recognized by Runner’s World as one of the Top Half Marathons in the U.S., the Haunted Half Marathon is back for another spooktacular year! Since its feature in the 2015 article “Your Perfect Half Marathon,” this event has earned a reputation for its festive atmosphere, community spirit, and
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Trick or Treat on the Street - Enjoy an afternoon of ghostly good fun in Downtown Kingsport at Trick or Treat on the Street, sponsored by Barkbound Daycare and Boarding Services ! Bring the kiddos in their costumes on Saturday, October 31st, from 12-2 pm to Trick or Treat with our businesses! It’s going to be a |
