Upcoming Events


From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.

Downtown Christmas Open House

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Join us Monday, November 25th for Downtown Bristol’s Annual Christmas Open House. Kick off your holiday shopping as merchants stay open for extended hours to show their appreciation for those who shop small during the holidays! Horse and Carriage rides will also return to the Downtown Center from 5:30pm to 8:30pm this evening.

Small Business Saturday

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Join us for the fifteenth annual Small Business Saturday on November 30th to support small businesses in Historic Downtown Bristol. Believe in Bristol is pleased to be part of the Neighborhood Champion program and encourages the greater Bristol area to take part in Small Business Saturday! Stop by to support small businesses and pick up

Bristol Christmas Parade

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Join us Thursday, December 5th at 7pm  for the annual Bristol Christmas Parade! A night of festive, holiday fun presented by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce! To register for participation in the parade visit: https://www.bristolchamber.com/events/details/2024-bristol-christmas-parade-796155

25th Annual Journey’s End

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

On Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00 PM, Journey’s End will take place in Historic Downtown Bristol!  Journey’s End is Bristol’s local interpretation of the Latino tradition of Las Posadas (The Inns). Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is recreated as they go from inn to inn seeking lodging and the final inn welcomes them in

Downtown Bristol Cocoa & Cookie Crawl

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Believe in Bristol Presents Downtown Cocoa & Cookie Crawl On Friday, February 7th, Downtown Bristol businesses will boast their best chocolatey concoctions with a Cocoa Crawl presented by Believe in Bristol!  This collaboration of downtown businesses offers patrons the chance to get a taste of a variety of hot cocoa and cookie offerings up and

Bristol Art D’Vine

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Bristol, TN/VA (April 1, 2025) – On Friday, April 4, 2025, 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,

Downtown Bristol: Putting Around Downtown

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

First Fridays are kicking off Summer with “Putting Around Downtown” Mini Golf Event Bristol, TN/VA (May 22, 2025)— On Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Join us for a fun-filled evening in downtown Bristol as Believe in Bristol hosts a nine-hole Mini Golf Challenge in collaboration with local businesses. Participants will

Bristol Border Bash

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Set in Historic Downtown Bristol TN/VA, the second of five “bashes” of the year will take place Friday, June 27th, at the 400 & 500 Blocks of State Street.  Border Bash will start with children’s activities, local arts and craft vendors, and concessions at 6:00 PM. Live music begins at approximately 6:30 PM and 7:30

Bristol: Independence Day Parade

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Believe in Bristol is excited to announce the return of the community’s favorite patriotic tradition—the Independence Day Parade—set for Friday, July 4, 2025 in historic Downtown Bristol. A celebration of small-town charm and national pride, the parade invites families, local organizations, and visitors to take part in a spirited showcase of red, white, and blue.