Upcoming Events


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

  • Old Christmas at Fort Watauga

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

    Old Christmas at Fort Watauga Saturday, January 7 th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, January 8 th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Christmas isn’t over yet! In the 18 th century colonial Americans celebrated a holiday on January 6 th called Old Christmas. Visit Fort Watauga to learn about the 12 days of Christmas

  • Overmountain Christmas Open House

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

    Overmountain Christmas Open House  Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park  Visitors Center   Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm  Come and join us for a festive, old-fashioned time of Period Carolers, Christmas Stories, English Country Dancers, The Appalachian Clarinets, and so much more!   We will also provide a chance to do a special

  • Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 

    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 12 from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday,

  • Downtown Yoga Workshop

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

    Downtown Yoga Workshop Saturday, October 29 9:00 am – 10:00 am Admission: $20 Registration required - https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=235852&stype=- 8&sTG=37&sVT=51&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=5&date=10/29/22 Held at our park Visitor Center, It will include a guided Dharana (object meditation). Object provided and you get to take it home with you! We will follow that with a flow yoga designed for all levels.

  • Death Comes to Sabine Hill

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

    Death Comes to Sabine Hill October 28 th – 30 th Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Visit Sabine Hill State Historic Site and learn about funeral customs, superstitions, mourning attire, professions, funeral food, and other traditions of death & mourning in Early America. Death Comes to Sabine Hill - Twilight Tours & Wake Fri. & Sat.

  • Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

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

    Scary Stories at Fort Watauga Thursday, October 27                                                  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?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are sure to

  • Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang

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

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, October 23 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month.  Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.  Don’t play and instrument?  Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

  • Fellowship English Country Dancing

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

    Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, October 16                                                  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from different worldwide cultures. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored by the

  • Gardening Series with Ben Hunter

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

    Gardening Series with Ben Hunter Saturday, October 15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Admission: Free Max: 50 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals   Get ready for Spring: Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of your dreams! The program meets in the park Gathering Room.

  • Small Works Art Show

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

    Small Works Art Show Sunday, October 15 – October 30 Reception: Sunday, October 16 1:30 pm Display of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League are featured during this art event.