Upcoming Events
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Believe in Bristol
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45th Annual Bristol Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol’s 45th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Monday, December 1, 2025 on Cumberland Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. The event showcases the site’s 30-foot Douglas Fir, lit with over 13,000 twinkling LED lights and surrounded by twenty-five live trees decorated by community members as part of Believe in Bristol’s Christmas Tree Village.
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Journey’s End
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesOn Tuesday, December 16th 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 and celebrates their arrival.
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Downtown Dunks March Madness First Friday
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesFriday, March 6, 2026, Downtown Bristol businesses will host their own version of a basketball frenzy with their March First Friday event: “Downtown Dunks” presented by Believe in Bristol! This collaboration of downtown businesses offers patrons the chance to play hoops in a number of establishments up and down State Street and surrounding areas. Participating
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Downtown Bristol’s Easter Egg Hunt
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesGet ready to put your sleuthing skills to the test in Downtown Bristol’s Easter Egg Hunt, starting this Friday, March 27 and running through April 6, 2026! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, this interactive scavenger hunt is a fun, family-friendly way to explore downtown, support local businesses, and win awesome prizes along the way. How
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Art D’Vine
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol, TN/VA (April 23, 2026) – On Friday, May 1, 2026, 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,
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Bristol Border Bash
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol, Tenn.-Va. (April 29, 2026) - Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny
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Bristol Border Bash
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBorder Bash to Host The Wilson Springs Hotel and Appalachian Roulette in First Show of the Summer Concert Series Bristol, VA-TN (June 10, 2026) – Set in Historic Downtown Bristol TN/VA, the first of five “bashes” of the year will take place Friday, June 12, 2026, at The Downtown Center & 800 Block of
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Bristol Border Bash
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol, Tenn.-Va. (April 29, 2026) - Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny
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Bristol 4th of July Parade
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol 4th of July Parade July 4, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bristol, tn, Bristol, Tennessee Time & Location Jul 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM State Street, State St, Bristol, TN, USA About the event REGISTER FOR THE JULY 4TH PARADE HERE: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2746/campaign/8823 Registration closes June 26, 2026. The Historic Downtown Bristol July 4th
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Bristol Border Bash
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesBristol, Tenn.-Va. (April 29, 2026) - Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny
