Upcoming Events


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

  • Sycamore Shoals Weed Wrangle

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

    Sycamore Shoals Weed Wrangle Saturday, March 7                                                                                     ​9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Maximum

  • Vintage Irish Fellowship Dancing

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

    Vintage Irish Fellowship Dancing Sunday, March 1​                                                  ​​​​1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Dancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to attend and learn a selection of traditional Irish dances from the 1800s. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without

  • Old Time Music Jam

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

    Old Time Music Jam Sunday, February 22                                                 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 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

  • Gardening Seminar Series: Composting & Vegetable Gardening

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

    Gardening Seminar Series: Composting & Vegetable Gardening Saturday, February 21                                                                    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free It’s not too early to start planning & building your spring garden. Join Master Gardener Ben Hunter as he shares his techniques and tips for growing the garden of your dreams! This session will

  • Fellowship English Country Dancing

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

    Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, February 15                                                  1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Dancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to learn early 19 th century dances. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Gathering Room of

  • For the Love of My Park: Volunteer Workday

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

    For the Love of My Park: Volunteer Workday Friday, February 13 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Show Sycamore Shoals some love and join us for a volunteer workday. Activities include invasive plant removal, litter pick-up, cabin cleaning, trail work, and much more! Bring your friends and family and join

  • 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
  • Fellowship English Country Dancing

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

    Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, January 18                                                  1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Dancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to learn early 19 th century dances. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free Admission. Sponsored

  • First Hike

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

    First Hike* Thursday, January 1                                                                   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Cost: Free Pre-registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals Join park interpretive staff for a special guided walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance

  • 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