Upcoming Events


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

  • Old Time Music Jam

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

    Old Time Music Jam Sunday, November 26                                                  1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Join Art Land and friends and enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region.  Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.  Don’t play an instrument?  Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

  • After Thanksgiving Day Hike – Walking in Frontier Footsteps

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

    After Thanksgiving Day Hike – Walking in Frontier Footsteps Friday, November 24 Time – To Be Announced Price: Free Max: 20 Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/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

  • Overmountain Christmas Open House At Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park

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

    On Saturday, November 18 th Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will hold the Overmountain Christmas Open House from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This is the perfect occasion to kick off the holiday season with the whole family. Enjoy Christmas themed stories and trivia, and sing along with the Colonial Christmas Carolers. The Sabine Hill

  • Overmountain Christmas Open House

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

    Overmountain Christmas Open House Saturday, November 18                                                  10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, an art show exhibit, a craft project the whole family can participate in making, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our

  • Watauga Valley Art League – Winterfest Art Show

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

    Watauga Valley Art League – Winterfest Art Show November 18 – 26 During Visitor Center Hours Reception – Sunday, November 19 1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Join us for the Watauga Valley Art League’s Christmas Art Show and Sale. Located inside the Gathering Room of the park Visitor Center.

  • Sycamore Shoals State Park, Autumn Heritage Celebration

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

    Autumn is in full swing. As both the temperature and the leaves continue to fall, we begin to think of the many holiday festivities that wait in the coming days. Over two hundred years ago it was quite the same for the early frontier settlers. On Saturday, November 11 from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday,

  • Fall Fiber Show

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

    Fall Fiber Show Saturday, November 11 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 12 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Fall is the time we plan our winter projects and our handmade holiday gifts! Spend a day visiting our regions finest fiber producers and artists! The day will include workshops, vendors with handmade items for sale,

  • Colonial Harvest Celebration

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

    Colonial Harvest Celebration Saturday, November 11 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 12 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gather to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18 th century life and

  • Fellowship English Country Dancing

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

    Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, November 5 1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn early 19 th century dances and make new friends. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor

  • Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park presents Scary Stories at Fort Watauga Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 pm Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… or is it? Bring a chair, sit a spell, and join us