Upcoming Events


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

  • Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a walk through the park grounds and trails to see and learn about useful native and naturalized plants and trees. From the so-called weeds in your yard to towering Tulip Poplars and deep forest species, learn how Native Americans and frontier folk made natural medicines and nutritious meals from

  • Old Time Music Jam

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    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 and traditional folk music are invited. Feel free to bring a

  • Historic Night Hike

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a flickering lantern-lit historic hike in the dark. Hear stories of the Watauga settlement that called this valley home in the 1770s and enjoy the atmosphere of the riverside trail as nocturnal animals begin to stir. In this exclusive program, guests will get to enjoy a night hike after

  • Spring Knap-In at Fort Watauga

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Knapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools. Throughout the day visitors may watch skilled craftspeople make arrow points, spear points and other early survival tools such as bow and arrow and atlatl.

  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free
  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free
  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free
  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free
  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free
  • Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam

    Recurring
    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

    Free