Calendar of Events

Get ready to experience the magic of the Louie Bluie Festival - produced by the Campbell Culture Coalition! On September 30, 2023, the festival will return to Cove Lake State Park from 10am to 6pm for a full day of live music and Appalachian art, and this year, we're introducing some exciting new changes that will make the event even more unforgettable.

There will be three stages at this year’s festival, and music will float throughout the park the entire day. The festival is free, but donations are accepted at the gate or online.

Inspired by the legend, Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, this festival aims to bring together the strongest talent in the area that embodies the spirit of Louie Bluie. This festival celebrates Armstrong’s contribution to the arts and encourages musicians and artists to hone their own talents. With Campbell County's rich history in music, the festival is the perfect opportunity to honor Armstrong's legacy and keep the tradition of music alive.

This year’s festival will feature the Arts & Crafts Village, formerly known as the Maker’s Market.

The festival will feature the beloved Jamming Tent, back by popular demand! Musicians are invited to bring their stringed instruments and jam with some of the festival’s performers under a covered tent. Some of our talented performers will also lead impromptu music sessions that are sure to be unforgettable. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! Join us for a day filled with live music, Appalachian art, and unforgettable memories. Performers will be announced later on, so be sure to follow the festival’s Facebook page for updates. You can also visit www.louiebluie.org for more information.

Grab a friend on Saturday 9/30 & join us for an evening of tea, music, and conversation. Kami Astro is a recording engineer, producer, and musician. Astro wants to champion cross-genre music, and to create a safe, inclusive space that welcomes all artists, regardless of race, creed, nationality, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment, think Tiny Desk Concert but with even more vibes & tea time.

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/tiny-bookshop-concert-an-evening-with-kami-astro

Sep 30, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

10 AM - 5 PM

Join us for a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairs with all-around family fun for the whole family.

We will celebrate all that is good about an old-fashioned country fair with activities that include living history demonstrations of open hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, wood turning, blacksmithing and there will be livestock with cows, chickens, and goats.

Popular activities include historical games like Farmer in the Cove and the Ladies Skillet Throw. Farmer in the Cove is a hands-on experience for children to learn the chores of a typical farm family in the 19th century. Some of the ‘chores’ include picking apples, gathering eggs, sweeping the cabin porch, doing laundry by hand, corn shelling, and planting crops

https://gsmheritagecenter.org/event/blue-ribbon-country-fair/

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, Tennessee 37882
865-448-0044

Family festivals, musical performances and guest speakers are among the events Pellissippi State Community College has planned for Hispanic Heritage Month – and all are free and open to the public. Themed “Todos Somos Familia” (We Are All Family), Hispanic Heritage Month at the college will celebrate the rich and beautiful complexity of Latino and Hispanic culture at Pellissippi State as well as recognize the importance of the contributions of Latino and Hispanic culture to the local community and the world.

Keynote speakers Karen Ocon-Mora, community schools site coordinator for Knox County, and Megan Barolet-Fogarty, director of youth and family engagement for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee, will kick off the month’s festivities Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an address on “Familia: Relationships and Resilience in Latino Culture.” The event will be held 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Goins Building Auditorium on Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, and livestreamed on Zoom.

Families have two opportunities to come out to Pellissippi State for festivals including games, activities, food and a screening of the film “Encanto” at sunset: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, on the college’s Hardin Valley Campus and again 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, on Pellissippi State’s Strawberry Plains Campus, 7201 Strawberry Plains Pike

And don’t miss a lively performance by Knoxville’s own Latin jazz band Candela on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Hardin Valley Campus Courtyard. Candela will play 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and refreshments will be served.

For a full list of Pellissippi State’s activities planned for Hispanic Heritage Month, including concerts and lectures, visit www.pstcc.edu/hispanic-heritage. To request accommodations for any campus event, call 865.694.6411 or email accommodations@pstcc.edu.

Willkommen to Schulz Brau! Oktoberfest is our biggest festival of the year here at our Brewery and Biergarten! Meticulous planning goes into creating this special 3-week celebration of Bavarian culture. We proudly follow Munich traditions to offer our guests an authentic and fun experience. Prost!

Public Event, No Ticket Required
*Ticket Required to Attend Opening Tap Ceremony from 5-9AM on Sep 16
https://knoxvilleoktoberfest.com/

Mountain Jubilee airs Saturdays from 9-10 PM on WUOT 91.9 FM
www.wuot.org

Host Paul Campbell - Latest releases of regional music with historic recordings and highlights of Laurel Theater concerts.

For more upcoming events see www.jubileearts.org