January
Winterfest
Winter celebration filled with light displays and tons of special events
Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinburg
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., with memorial service, a parade, Black inventors exhibits, and a tribute featuring the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Choir by the Knoxville Symphony and Chamber Orchestra.
Location: Throughout Knoxville
February
Dogwood Village House & Garden Show
Winter celebration filled with light displays and tons of special events
Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinburg
March
Women's Today Expo
Is an outstanding gathering of services and products especially for women
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
Tulip Festival
More than 20,000 tulips will be in bloom for so many to enjoy
March - April Location: Crescent Bend
April
Auto Show
Come check out Knoxville's hottest autos
865-342-6863
Bark in the Park
A great event to help raise funds for the Humane Society. Too many dogs to mention and their companions.
865-573-7627
Sundown in the City
Come enjoy the outdoor setting at the Market Square featuring free concerts with local and national bands
Thursday nights 865-523-2665
Dogwood Arts Festival
A yearly celebration featuring the dogwood trails, arts and crafts, open gardens, music, food and pure family fun
Dogwood Arts Parade
Annual parade that features marching bands, decorated floats, clowns, performing art groups and special guest.
Earthfest
Live entertainment, arts & crafts, environmental exhibits and food. Sponsored by City of Knoxville Solid Waste Office.
Bearden Village Festival of Art
Street fair with music, storytellers, songwriters, arts and crafts, and children's events.
Location: Homberg Drive/Bearden Village 865-637-4561
Tulip Festival
More than 20,000 tulips will be in bloom for so many to enjoy.
March - April Location: Crescent Bend
May
Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair
Do you love Italian opera? Then this is the place for you! This annual event celebrates Italian opera at it's finest with entertainment on three outdoor stages. Come enjoy food, beverages, activites and amusement.
June
Kuumba Festival
This creative festival showcases dance, theatre, visual and folk art, storytelling, with food and games.
Location: Chilhowee Park 865-215-1450
Knoxville Biker Rally National's
An annual 4 day event where motorcycle enthusiast travel from all over to celebrate.
July
Festival on the Fourth
A yearly event to celebrate the 4th with food, refreshments, and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra along with fireworks.
Location: World's Fair Park 865-215-4248
Shakespeare on the Square
An annual festival with Shakespeare plays presented by the Tennessee Stage Company.
July - August
Location: Market Square
865-546-4280
August
Cherokee Heritage Days
A celebration of the heritage of the Cherokee. With demonstrations of tomahawk throwing, blow gun weaponry and the chores associated with everyday life. Come enjoy friendship dancing, face painting, storytelling, crafts, and open hearth cooking.
Location: James White Fort
Shakespeare on the Square
An annual fesitval with Shakespeare plays presented by the Tennessee Stage Company.
July - August
Location: Market Square 865-546-4280
Feast with the Beast
Come experience all types of foods from area restaurants while enjoying the exotic animals.
Location: Knoxville Zoo 865-637-5331
September
Country Market Days
A full weekend of crafts, food and fun to kick off the fall. With over 50 craft dealers, historical craft demonstrations, and local music. This is sure to be fun-filled!
Location: Ramsey House Plantation 865-546-0745
Tennessee Valley Fair
Come enjoy some of the countries hottest bands, exhibits, rides, tractor pulls, livestock contest, food and a lot more!
Location: Chilhowee Park 865-215-1470
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
This countrywide festival includes Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge which celebrates with decorating contest, local craft shows, special events, and so much more!
Sept - Oct
Hola Festival
A celebration of Hispanic Heritage month showcasing Hispanic culture, heritage and traditions along with hands on educational experience. Organized by the Hola Hora Latina.
Several Knoxville Locations 865-588-1923 ext. 251
Boomsday
One of the largest fireworks show in the Southeastern United States. Boomsday has become a tradition and continues on. Come enjoy food, beverages, and entertainment.
Location: Volunteer Landing
October
Foothills Fall Festival
A great family event enjoyed by many with local and famous entertainers, works of art from over 75 artist, and the Children's Adventure Land.
Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Tennessee Fall Homecoming
One not to miss with old time musicians and pioneer-type craftspeople. Featuring hundreds of people engaged in frontier, mountain, and rural activities. Also with 300 traditional folk, early country, and bluegrass musicians.
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
This countrywide festival includes Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge which celebrates with decorating contest, local craft shows, special events, and so much more!
Sept - Oct
Head of the Tennessee Regatta
Come cheer on over 200 rowers from 15 states as they compete in one of the oldest events of its kind in the United States.
Location: Sequoyah Park
Brewer's Jam
With unlimited craft beer samples from regional brewers this annual Craft Beer & Music Festival is something not to miss! Includes entertainment and local food.
Location: World's Fair Park Performance Lawn
Greek Fest
Come enjoy authentic Greek food along with Greek music and Greek dancing.
Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church 865-522-5043
November
Christmas in the City
A two month celebration with an array of activities and festivals. Includes Riverlights Festival's Boat Parade, Fantasy of Trees, performance of the Nutcracker by the Appalachian Ballet, and the Santa Clause Parade.
Location: Throughout Knoxville
Fantasy of Trees
With hundreds of decorated trees and holiday adornments this is a definite to get you in the holiday spirit! Come enjoy entertainment and children's activites plus more.
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
Foothills Craft Guild Fall Show
Come visit over 135 booths of contemporary and traditional crafts by Tennessee's finest artisans.
Location: Chilhowee Park
Winterfest
A four month celebration of special events and light displays for the entire family during the holidays.
Nov - Feb
Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinburg
December
Christmas in the City
A two month celebration with an array of activities and festivals. Includes Riverlights Festival's Boat Parade, Fantasy of Trees, performance of the Nutcracker by the Appalachian Ballet, and the Santa Clause Parade.
Location: Throughout Knoxville
Winterfest
A four month celebration of special events and light displays for the entire family during the holidays.
Nov - Feb
Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinburg
Nativity Pageant of Knoxville
A cast of over 90 performers, this professional directed pantomime drama is a powerful presentation of the Christmas Story.
Location: Knoxville Civic Colliseum