Upcoming Events


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

Downtown Bristol: Annual Christmas Open House

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Historic Downtown Bristol as Believe in Bristol welcomes the holiday season with the Annual Christmas Open House on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Come kick off the holiday season with merriment and good cheer! The Open House has traditionally been a

Bristol: Downtown Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

On Friday, January 5, 2024, 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 or cocoa themed offerings up and down State Street and surrounding areas. As

Bristol: March Madness

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Believe in Bristol Presents “March Madness,” Part of First Friday Event Series Bristol, TN/VA (February 23, 2024) — On Friday, March 1, 2024, Downtown Bristol businesses will host their own version of March Madness presented by Believe in Bristol! This collaboration of downtown businesses offers patrons the chance to play hoops in a number of

Bristol: Art D’Vine

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Art D’Vine Returns for April First Friday in Historic Downtown Bristol On Friday, April 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 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

Star-Spangled Independence Day Celebration

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Believe in Bristol is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Star-Spangled Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a wide array of family-friendly activities, live music, and another dazzling fireworks display to close out the evening’s festivities.   The

Bristol: Art D’Vine

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Art D’Vine Returns for September First Friday in Historic Downtown Bristol On Friday, September 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., downtown will be filled with art lovers 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

Halloween in Bristol

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

 Bristol continues its tradition of Halloween festivities this year on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Kicking off with Pumpkin Palooza at Downtown Center, children will be able to select and decorate free pumpkins beginning at 9am.   A change in schedule from years passed, the sidewalks will be filled with costumed kids and families for Trick-or-Treating

Dancing Downtown: Eras Version, A Taylor Swift Dance Party

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

  Join us for a Taylor Swift themed dance party! A benefit on behalf of Abuse Alternatives and Believe in Bristol, in collaboration with downtown Bristol merchants, it will be a day for Swifties of all ages! $5 / individual and $13 / family of four - ticket entry includes access to the dance floor,

A Downtown Christmas Village

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

The Downtown Bristol Christmas Tree Village will be on display from November 21 - January 4, at Cumberland Square, Downtown Center, and Anderson Park. Presented by Believe in Bristol, the Downtown Bristol Christmas Tree Village will feature 70 holiday trees, each decorated by a local business, individual, or non-profit organization. The community Christmas tree lighting

44th Annual Community Tree Lighting

Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United States

Join us Thursday, November 21st at Cumberland Square from 4:30pm to 8:30pm for the 44th Annual Community Tree Lighting, as well as the lighting of the Downtown Christmas Tree Village. This year’s event also includes the return of the Winter Carnival and performance by Appalachian Santa and The Sleighboys!