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SUMMARY:Bristol Sessions Festival
DESCRIPTION:Twelve Nights. One Story.\nOne night per month. Every third Friday. Twelve chapters of a story that connects the 1927 recordings to the living\, breathing music culture of Appalachia today. \nThe series is structured as a three-act arc. \nAct 1 returns to the origin: the recordings\, the Carter Family\, Jimmie Rodgers\, and the raw sound that started everything. \nAct 2 traces the evolution: bluegrass\, the pickers\, the women who shaped the genre\, and the holiday traditions of the mountains. \nAct 3 builds toward the centennial: next-generation songwriters\, outlaw country\, and the echoes of Bristol’s lasting impact on American music. \nEach night stands on its own. Together\, they build something bigger: a community that’s been rehearsing this celebration for an entire year. \nMORE INFO>>>
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SUMMARY:The Annual Lavender Festival
DESCRIPTION:Since 1999\, the Lavender Festival has grown larger and more popular each year. Thousands of people visit the festival in Historic Jackson Square in Oak Ridge each year to see a variety of regional vendors whose goal is to celebrate health\, herbs\, and the environment. The Lavender Festival  is scheduled yearly for the third weekend in June\, at the peak season for the herb it celebrates. \nFrom homemade jams to fine art\, you can enjoy the sounds of music floating through the square from the large Festival Tent\, as well as the Nine Lakes Wine Tasting\, Featured Speakers and Demonstrations\, Herb Lunch and a Tour of Gardens.
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/the-annual-lavender-festival/
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SUMMARY:Fun Fest in Kingsport
DESCRIPTION:Fun Fest in Kingsport highlights include\n\n\n\n\nJuly 17-25\, 2026\, Kingsport\, Tennessee\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHot air balloons at Kingsport Fun Fest in Kingsport\, Tennessee.\nPhoto Credit: Kingsport Fun Fest\n\n\n\nCelebrate the 40th anniversary of fun at the Fun Fest July 17-25\, 2026 in Kingsport. Family fun is abundant with festival events like a hot air balloon glow\, block parties\, parade\, 8K races\, movies\, food trucks\, moonlight hikes\, sporting events\, fireworks and more. The Sunset Concert Series presents different artists each night in concert including Daughtry\, Jeremy Camp\, Brothers Osborne and Leann Rimes. Additional event details and events are forthcoming.
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/fun-fest-in-kingsport/
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SUMMARY:Meet the Mountain Festival
DESCRIPTION:This free festival takes place in August at the Winged Deer Park Lakefront\, Johnson City\, TN. The festival serves as a showcase of Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor recreation assets. It provides a one-stop shop to explore our region’s outdoor opportunities. By increasing awareness of our natural assets and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles\, the Meet the Mountains Festival Committee hopes this festival contributes to the growth of our outdoor recreation economy. The Meet the Mountains Festival Committee invites you to be part of making a positive impact in our region by participating in any or all of the activities bundled together for this annual event. \nLEARN MORE >>>
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/meet-the-mountain-festival/
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SUMMARY:The Mountain Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a weekend of legendary rock and high-energy performances at The Mountain Music Festival\, taking place August 21–23\, 2026 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg\, Tennessee. This premier rock and heavy metal festival brings together iconic artists\, fan favorites\, and rising bands for three days of nonstop live music in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. \nFans can experience multiple stages\, back-to-back performances\, and special events throughout the weekend\, all inside the air-conditioned comfort of the convention center. With hotels\, restaurants\, and attractions just steps away\, the festival turns a concert weekend into a full Smoky Mountain getaway. \nTop artists include rock legends Bret Michaels\, Rick Springfield\, Stephen Pearcy & Warren DeMartini of RATT\, 38 Special\, Sebastian Bach\, Night Ranger\, and Lita Ford\, along with many more fan-favorite performers. \nWhether you’re a longtime rock fan or discovering new artists\, The Mountain delivers an unforgettable festival atmosphere filled with powerful music\, community\, and mountain-town energy. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION – Click Here
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/the-mountain-music-festival/
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SUMMARY:Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026 in Bristol\, Tennessee. \n\nPhoto Credit: Cora Wagoner \n\n\n\nAt this award-winning summer music festival\, the roots of traditional Appalachian music are brought to life through talented musicians Sept. 11-13\, 2026. Known as the birthplace of country music\, Bristol’s music history runs deep and have been celebrated by nationally-known artists. The 2026 concerts include Sierra Ferrell\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, Los Lobos\, The War and Treaty\, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and many more who will perform on more than a dozen stages during the three music-filled days.
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SUMMARY:Dumplin Vallery Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mountain roots are honored as 15 regional and national bluegrass acts flock to the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival each September in Kodak\, Tennessee. Enjoy the views of the Great Smoky Mountains while hearing some of the best bluegrass talent. Past artists include The Gibson Brothers to Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. Picking and jam sessions\, food and merchandise add to the fun.
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/dumplin-vallery-bluegrass-festival/
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SUMMARY:3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 3 Sisters Festival (named after the three daughters of Fletcher Bright) honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler Fletcher Bright\, by offering a free two-day festival to the community that features some of the biggest names in traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass. The 3 Sisters Festival has experienced a tremendous response since its inception in 2007\, and is now recognized as a premier event in its field. In 2017\, American Country magazine named 3 Sisters as one of the Top Five Bluegrass Festivals in the country\, making the Scenic City a music destination for people from all corners of the world. Some of the artists it has featured in the past include Del McCoury Band\, Yonder Mountain Band\, Ricky Scaggs\, Rhonda Vincent\, Bela Fleck\, Steep Canyon Rangers\, Sam Bush\, Mandolin Orange and more. Bring your lawn chair or blanket\, come early and stay late for the best in bluegrass.The 3 Sisters Festival is sponsored by the Fletcher Bright Company and is produced by Chattanooga Presents\, the company that is responsible for other recognized events such as Nightfall\, Pops on the River and Ice on the Landing. \nChattanooga\, Tennessee
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SUMMARY:CaveFest
DESCRIPTION:The Caverns presents CaveFest Oct. 10-11\, 2026. This upcoming music festival will feature 2026 concerts by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings\, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project\, Rising Appalachia\, Keller & The Keels and many more over two days during this boutique music festival rooted in Americana\, bluegrass and roots music. The music festival weekend includes family-friendly activities like cave yoga\, a sound bath\, kids’ activities\, open jam sessions\, late-night shows and local vendors. VIP packages and upgraded stay options are available for purchase. VIP packages include on-site yurt stays\, hotel and transportation packages\, large pre-pitched tent glamping and VIP camping if you bring your own gear. VIP guests enjoy private bars\, climate-controlled restrooms and showers\, charging stations and more. \n  \nFeatured Image: Bluegrass Underground at the Caverns in Pelham\, Tennessee.\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Lee Tasjan
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/cavefest/
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SUMMARY:2026 IBMA World of Bluegrass
DESCRIPTION:The most important week of bluegrass happens in Chattanooga Oct. 23-24\, 2026. The two-day 2026 IBMA World of Bluegrass live music festival will host some of the top bluegrass artists in the world. Additional events will include a convention\, tradeshow\, awards show and artist showcases across downtown Chattanooga. The 2026 festival lineup will be announced soon. \n  \nFeatured Image: Photo Credit: Visit Chattanooga
URL:https://easttennesseevisitorsguide.com/event/2026-ibma-world-of-bluegrass/
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