Calendar of Events

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Historic Ramsey House and celebrates 300 years of musical tradition! Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your Labor Day weekend.

Day 1: Dinner in the Fork
Friday, August 30th @ 6:00pm
Make plans now for an extraordinary evening of delectable flavors and enchanting melodies at Dinner in the Fork, on August 30th, 2024- the opening event for Ancient Sounds Music Festival on September 1st. Beginning at 6 pm on the beautiful grounds of the Historic Ramsey House, attendees will savor mouth watering creations by Sweet P's BBQ, renowned for their delectable barbecue and flavorful side dishes. Enjoy the food as you take in the two featured artists of the evening: WestWend and Four Leaf Peat!

6:15-7:00pm: Cocktail Hour and Dinner
7:00pm: WestWend
8:00pm: Four Leaf Peat
Tickets: $65 early bird/$70 at the door (+$4.50 in service fees) for General Admission | $60 (+$4.20 in service fees) for Ramsey House Members | $45 children 6-12
Special Table Price- $475 for a table for 8 and special Table Sponsor status for the entire event!

Day 2: Families of the Fork Reunion
Saturday, August 31st @11am
Join your Families of the Fork group for its second reunion on Saturday, August 31st, form 11 to 2 o’clock. The event is free, but food trucks will be on site for purchasing a meal or dessert. A large tent, tables, and chairs will be provided, along with the opportunity to connect with others whose roots lie in the lands of Knox County between the French Broad and Holston Rivers, all the way to the Jefferson and Sevier County lines.

Day 3: Gathering on the Grounds
Sunday, September 1st, 2024 @ 11:30am - 5:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable day of music, food, and community at Gathering on the Grounds! This exciting event features live performances by talented local artists, accompanied by an array of delectable offerings from our lineup of local food trucks and local breweries. The Historic Ramsey House will also be open for tours!
Performances scheduled throughout the day include selections from:

11:30am: Gates Open
12 pm: Wild Blue Yonder
1 pm: Blue Ridge Gathering
2 pm: Glen Ayr
3 pm: Lake Side Gospel
4 pm: New John's Creek Grass

Whether rain or shine, bring a blanket or chair to enjoy this outdoor concert under an expansive tent on the beautiful grounds of the Historic Ramsey House!

Tickets: $25 early bird/$30 at the gate (+$2.10 in service fees) for General Admission | $20 (+$1.80 in service fees) for Ramsey House Members | $20 (+service fees) for students with school ID | Children 12 and under are Free!

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Metro Drug Coalition is proud to host Knoxville’s 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day! Join us on August 30th, 2:00 -7:00 PM, at the Knoxville Convention Center to remember those we have lost to overdose and celebrate life. There will be a resource fair, proclamations by both the city and county mayors, and a memorial for those we have lost to overdose.

All proceeds from this event benefit Metro Drug Coalition’s Recovery Housing Support Fund, which aids these individuals who are not financially capable of paying the initial fee to enter a safe place to further their recovery process.

Metro Drug Coalition, 530 W Fifth Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, (865) 588-5550
https://metrodrug.org/

Get ready for an exciting kickoff to the 2024 season of the New Harvest Farmers Market! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 3-6 PM at New Harvest Park for a fantastic event packed with fun activities and fresh, local goods! Here's what's in store for you:
FARMERS MARKET: Explore a diverse array of local produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts, and more at our vibrant market stalls!
NOURISH MOVES: Lace up your sneakers and join us for the launch of the 2024 season of Nourish Moves! Learn more about how you can turn your steps into Produce Bucks by visiting nourishknoxville.org/nourish-moves/
SNAP & SNAP DOUBLING: shoppers with SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) are able to swipe their EBT cards at the info booth for tokens to spend on groceries at the market! Plus Nourish Knoxville will be doubling those dollars, up to $20/day, in Double Up Food Bucks tokens to spend on fresh fruits & vegetables! Learn more about this program at nourishknoxville.org/programs/snap/

Thursdays from 3 pm – 6 pm
New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/new-harvest/