Calendar of Events
Saturday, October 5, 2024
9th Tennessee Tennessee Medieval Faire
Category: Comedy, Culinary arts, food, Dance, movement, Festivals, special events, Kids, family and Music
The 9th annual Tennessee Medieval Faire invites you to travel back in time to the High Middle Ages (circa 1194 AD) to Live the Age of Chivalry with Robin Hood. The festival will open on October 5 and run for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays. This outdoor, interactive, family-friendly, entertainment-oriented, special event will spring to life in Harriman, just west of Knoxville.
“The Sheriff of Nottingham is throwing a grand Faire to impress the evil Prince John and to win Lady Marian’s heart,” said Lars Paulson, general manager emeritus. “The Sheriff has also invited Robin Hood and his merry friends to the festivities to lure them in for capture. But who will be the mouse and who will be the cheese? Come and see!”
Patrons are encouraged to come to the festival with a sense of play. Wearing a medieval costume is optional, but patrons can enter the costume contest to win a prize. Patrons are also encouraged to share a talent in the Gong Show or to get knighted after a Chess Match. For the more romantic, folk dancing and speed courting are available. There will also be unicorn photo opportunities, axe-throwing, corn hole, giant chess, steel drum, and other games.
Throughout the eight-acre medieval village, professional acts will seek to entertain. Tournaments of skill will include The Royal Joust by Equus Nobilis and Human Combat Chess by the interactive street characters. Demonstrating circus talents will be aerialist, The Mandy Circus (new) (Oct 5-6); The Flaming Ginger (Oct 12-13, 19-20); and award-winning teen juggler, The Amazing Atticus (new). Back by popular demand will be interactive comedy trio, The Tortuga Twins; and Middle Eastern dance will be showcased by Tanasi Fusion (Oct 12-13) and Misfit Gypsies (Oct 19-20).
Patrons can feel transported by Celtic, pirate, and folk music by The CrossJacks, Kris Colt-The Black Rose, Estaban Diego of Landloch’d, Cory Whipple, Timothy Russell, Catalina the harpist, and Bravura Music Academy. Costumed street characters will also seek to entertain in the Tales of Robin Hood, The Sheriff’s Follies, Throw Me a Line, Chester the Heroic Little Pig, and Sherwood School. Interacting with these costumed street characters is also encouraged. Please visit the website for entertainment details: https://tmfaire.com/medieval-faire-entertainment/. Schedules will be available online before opening and at the festival entrance.
Adding to the festivities will be a variety of juried craft vendors, selling costumes, accessories, and gifts. Food will be available for purchase, including turkey legs, BBQ, loaded nachos, loaded baked potatoes, and desserts. Hot and cold beverages will also be available, including beer for adults ages 21 or older with a valid photo ID. Vendors are independent businesses and accept cash and credit.
The Tennessee Medieval Faire will be open rain or shine. The dates are October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024. Hours are 11am-6pm ET. The festival is located at 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, TN. Free field parking is provided, with handicap parking available near the entrance. The grounds consist of semi-rugged terrain with grass and some topography. Admission prices include all taxes and fees and are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased online at https://tmfaire.com/tickets/ or on festival days at the ticket house for cash or credit. There will be no ATM onsite, so patrons are encouraged to bring cash for purchases, tips, and convenience and to purchase festival beverage tickets (online and at the festival). For more information, please visit https://tmfaire.com/, sign up for the e-newsletter for information and ticket discounts, and like and follow the Tennessee Medieval Faire / Tennessee Pirate Fest / Darkhorse Entertainment on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562198558178
Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce: 38th Annual Newport Harvest Street Festival
Category: Festivals, special events and Kids, family
You are invited to the 38th Annual Newport Harvest Street Festival!
Join us in Downtown Newport on the first weekend of October, October 5 and 6, for the renowned Newport Harvest Street Festival! Experience beloved traditions like arts and crafts, regional cuisine, beauty pageants, historic demonstrations rides & games. Since its inception in 1986 as part of the “Tennessee Homecoming” celebrations, the festival has evolved under the guidance of the Cocke County Partnership Chamber of Commerce. Today, it features hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, and attractions like Kiddie Land. Don’t miss out on kicking off the harvest season in the Great Smoky Mountains – join us for a weekend of fun!
https://newportcockecountychamber.com/events/newport-harvest-street-festival/
Friends of the Knox County Public Library: Used Book Sale
Category: Culinary arts, food, Free event, Fundraisers, Kids, family and Literature, spoken word, writing
October 5: Karns Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
Since 1970 Friends has donated over $1M to the Knox County Public Library. Our used book shop and book sales raised nearly $98,000 in FY 2023. Some of the library programs currently receiving support from Friends of the Library include the new Storybook Trails program, the Children’s Festival of Reading, Summer Library Club, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County.
https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/
Gatsby Tea at the Tennessean Hotel
Category: Culinary arts, food
Starts on Saturday, October 5 · 1pm
The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel, 531 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902
Step back in time and embark on a journey as we explore cocktails celebrated during Prohibition! During your time at Prohibition "Tea", you will taste cocktails that gained their notoriety during Prohibition in the United States. Dive into the history of this era as you imbibe and enjoy tiers of scrumptious faire. Proper 1920s attire is encouraged to round out the experience. This event is 21+ ONLY.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatsby-tea-at-the-tennessean-hotel-tickets-788321239047
Annual Knox Pride Fest
Category: Culinary arts, food, Festivals, special events, Free event, Health, wellness and Music
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for our Annual Knox Pride Fest at World's Fair Park & Amphitheater
Come share community & awareness:
- Non Profit Vendors
- For Profit Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Drag
- Singing
- Speakers
- Bands
- Activism & Awareness Resources
- much, much more!!
https://www.worldsfairpark.org/event-dates/knox-pride-fest-2024
Knoxville Arts Center: Printmaking Open House
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event and Kids, family
Time 10:00am-2:00pm
Join us for a tour of printmaking at the Knoxville Arts Center! This family-friendly open house style workshop will give children and adults a taste of multiple print processes through a classic zine format. Processes that we will be sharing include: screenprinting, relief printing, collograph, Lego printing and printing on our press! This event is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact Kelly Sullivan: ksullivan@knoxvilletn.gov
Knoxville Art Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-523-1401, www.knoxvilletn.gov/kafcc
Knox County Public Library: Tennessee Stage Company New Play Readings
Category: Free event, Literature, spoken word, writing and Theatre
Saturday, October 5, 2024
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Become part of the creative process as playwrights hear their latest works read aloud before a live audience.
Iced by Steve Sherman - A famed NFL kicker’s career takes a nosedive after he misses the kick that would’ve won the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, his wife, teammate, and agent all fumble with his downward spiral. When unexpected consequences arise, David struggles to move forward in a sports-obsessed, social media-driven world where you’re only as good as your last missed kick. Hosted by David Ratliff.
Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave
https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/event/new-play-readings-27542
Oak Ridge Street Painting Festival
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family and Meetup
Join the Oak Ridge community on Saturday, October 5, 2024, for the Oak Ridge Street Painting Festival, a vibrant celebration of art and generosity! This annual event, held at Roane State Community College's Oak Ridge Branch Campus, raises money for scholarships that help students achieve their educational goals while supporting a skilled workforce for local businesses.
For the past 25 years Roane State has awarded over 100 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000. By participating in this festival, you’ll be contributing to a legacy that helps students thrive.
The festival invites local artists of all ages to showcase their talents. Chalk, supplies, and prizes will be provided, with categories for all ages, including families. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just want to have fun, this is a perfect opportunity to get creative!
In addition to the street art, the festival will feature live music starting at 10 AM, games, and local vendors for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Chalking begins at 8 AM, so bring your family, friends, and creativity for a day full of fun and community spirit.
The best part? There is no charge to participate. Just show up ready to paint the streets and support a great cause!
https://www.roanestate.edu/?10160-Street-Painting-Festival
Relay Ridge Gallery: Prints and Prose: An Ode to Southern Appalachia
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
An exhibition celebrating Southern Appalachian artists and authors. Opening reception will take place on First Friday Oct 4th, 6-9pm.
The First Friday event will also host 8 open artist studios, poetry readings by Chelsie Nunn and Jazmin Witherspoon, and live printing with Relay Ridge merch. The exhibition will be up October 4th - November 8th, 2024, on view during public events or by appointment.
Relay Ridge, 4124 McKinley St, Knoxville. https://relayridge.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/relay_ridge/
Rala: Haunted Art Show curated by Esther Sitver
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
No Tricks; just treats as we kick off the Halloween season with the second annual "Haunted Art Show" curated by Esther Sitver. Join us if you dare for a collaborative exhibition of creepy, eerie, spine-tingling, and all around haunted art pieces from multiple local artists. Come one come all to this family friendly event!
Opens October 4th 6pm-8pm
Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 11-6, Fri 11-8, Sun 11-5. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com or www.instagram.com/ShopRala
Art Market Gallery: Featuring Marilyn Dwyer and Cindy Sugg
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
First Friday Reception: October 4th, 5:30 - 9 pm
Marilyn Dwyer, Drawing and Painting
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Marilyn treasured her idyllic summers on Mobile Bay and Gulf beaches. After graduating with a BFA from Auburn University, she discovered the captivating beauty and heritage of East Tennessee, where she enjoyed a successful 40-year graphic design career. In 2012, Marilyn returned to her first love—fine arts. She now spends her time drawing, painting, and attending workshops with prominent pastel artists. While primarily working in charcoal and pastel, she is always experimenting with other mediums and techniques to achieve more expressive work. Marilyn’s strong compositions and contemporary style reflect her graphic arts background. Her work has consistently been acknowledged and awarded at regional and national pastel exhibitions.
Cindy Sugg, Clay
Cindy Sugg has been drawn to the medium of clay since a young child. Cindy’s earliest memory is an elementary school field trip (while living in Japan) to a Japanese potter’s studio. It was the first time she experienced the wheel, throwing off the hump, as well as gathering raw clay. That experience has lead her many years later sitting in front of the potters wheel at universities, workshops, studios, and now in her own home studio. Functional art - the ability to create art work that can be used in everyday life - is rewarding and fun for Cindy. She adorns her pieces either painting and drawing with nonrepresentational designs (Zentangle influence), as well as organic designs with underglaze. She is drawn to black and white - sometimes with pop of color. For the pieces made with the sgraffito process, the white is the color of the clay body, and the pattern is sgraffito/scratched off the black underglaze when the piece is “leather hard”. This process can take up to 20 hours per large bowl or platter. The first bisque firing sets all the designs in place, and is ready for the glaze firing to create the “wow” with shine and/or color.
Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net, www.Facebook.com/ArtMarketGallery
The Phoenix Building: [Knoxville] by Design Art Salon
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
[Knoxville] by Design is quickly approaching, and the Art Salon will kick things off on October’s First Friday by showcasing the vast range of original works of art created by architects and related professionals in East Tennessee.
This year, the work will be displayed at the Phoenix Gallery between the dates of October 1st - 26th, with a First Friday opening celebration taking place October 4th from 5:00-9:00PM. This gallery is open to the public throughout the week.
Location:
The Phoenix Building
418 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902