Calendar of Events

World's Fair Park, 963 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.

Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Info: agtv.president@gmail.com

The 2025 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 25, 26 and 27. Presented at the Community Church at Tellico Village in Loudon TN, this acclaimed display showcases more than 250 pieces of art, highlighting the exceptional and varied creativity of Art Guild members.

"Art enthusiasts from all over East Tennessee fiock to this professional-level exhibition, and it is a favorite community event in Tellico Village," says show chairperson and guild president Donna Hart. "The Art Guild is proud of this opportunity to publicly show the abundant talents from its 200+ members."

For over 20 years, this Art Show has showcased a wide variety of subjects, styles and media, in both 2-and 3- dimensional artworks. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, inks, graphite, colored pencil, scratchboard, photography, gourds, wood carving, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, sculpture, weavings, fused glass, stained glass, collage and mixed media will featured again this year. Much of the artwork will be for sale.

Throughout the 3-day event, guests are invited to watch demonstrations and learn from "Artists at Work." Many talented Art Guild member artists will be sharing their inspirations, techniques, tips, and materials in various art mediums. The public is invited to vote for the "Peoples' Choice Award." Dr. Carl Gombert, award-winning artist and distinguished art professor at Maryville College, will serve as juror to select three Awards of Excellence, for 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and Photography. Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville, which sells an extensive selection of fine art supplies, will award gift certificates to the chosen winners. Visitors will also be treated to a continuous variety of live music each day of the show.

The 2025 Art Show takes place April 25-27, on Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 11-4. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday from 4-6pm, when many exhibiting artists will be on site to meet and greet visitors. The Community Church at Tellico Village is located at 130 Chota Ctr, Loudon, TN. Art Show attendance
is FREE to the public and all are welcome. www.tellicoartguild.com

Knoxville’s ultimate board gaming event is back for its 5th year! Fun K-Town is family game night on a whole new level, where your family includes hundreds of board game enthusiasts and you have nearly 1,000 games to choose from! What to Expect:
A massive Game Library – check out and play from an extensive selection of board games!
The Game of the Hour – learn new games throughout the event!
A fun and friendly atmosphere – perfect for meeting new gaming friends or enjoying hours of play with family and old pals.
Three full days of board gaming fun – from classics to the latest and greatest!
Don't wait to register! 2025 marks our 5th anniversary, and we expect another sellout event!

April 25 (12 PM) – April 27 (6 PM) at Knoxville Convention Center | 701 Henley Streethttps://www.facebook.com/Fun.K.Town.Games

Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! Come and see where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Vendors are set up throughout the Heritage Center’s 10-acre campus from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, and various classes are offered. Check out our Social Time and bring your knitting, crochet, or other project, a mug of tea or coffee, and get to know one another!

Experienced fiber artists will share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques. These two days are packed with amazing classes, demonstrations, and sales! You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy spinning and weaving demonstrations from local spinning and weaving guilds! Classes: https://gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets/

865-448-0044 or https://gsmheritagecenter.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882

April 25-26: Farragut Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

Friday, April 25, 2025
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Save the date for our spring signature brunch in support of the Garden.

The Garden’s sell-out spring fundraiser is not to be missed! Truly a one-of-a-kind event, Hats In Bloom gathers Garden supporters for a morning of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a seated lunch by Holly’s Gourmet’s Market, and a first look at this year’s collection of designer hats from milliner Patricia Frankum. Visit with colleagues, friends, and family while sipping champagne on the Dogwood Center patio. Come attired in your favorite hat or purchase one on site. https://www.knoxgarden.org/hatsinbloom

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

A PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT PRESENTED BY THE KMA GUILD
At Knoxville Museum of Art
FREE ADMISSION • CASH BAR
Saturday, April 26, 5:30-8:30 pm
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37916

The public is invited to watch the artists outdoors in and about Knoxville painting in plein air on Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25, capturing the beauty of East Tennessee. Follow us on Instagram for locations, times, and live updates. @artistsonlocation

2025 AOL PARTICIPANTS

Olga Bankston, Jean Cauthen, Kimberly Daniel, John Eiseman, Alex Eisenzopf, Lisa Engle, Sara Fair, Kathleen Gray Farthing, Robert Felker, Tiffany Foss, Kim Hall, Brigitte Hubbard, Kirk Larsen, Chris Leeper, Rachael McCampbell, Victoria Pearmain, Brenda Pinnick, James Craig Reynolds, Robin Roberts, Robinson Rebecca, Amanda Scott, Richard Sneary, Jeff Steiner, Patricia Sweet, Jennifer Taylor, Richie Vios, Cory Wright, Jing Zhao
 
Featured Artist: Bill Farnsworth
Proceeds will benefit participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art.

865.525.6101 | info@knoxart.org
www.knoxart.org

It's fun, free, and easy! The Hike-a-Thon is free to register and you can participate from anywhere in the world. This month-long competition in April supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive. https://campaigns.tenngreen.org/event/hike-a-thon2025/

TennGreen Land Conservancy empowers landowners and communities to protect large, connected natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the land that sustains us all. To learn more, visit tenngreen.org.

2025 Featured Dogwood Trails: Holston Hills & Morningside. The Dogwood Trails are open annually from April 1-30th, just in time to showcase the beauty of spring in East Tennessee! Knoxville’s iconic Dogwood Trails date back to 1955 and today cover more than 90 miles in 13 neighborhoods throughout the city. Take a drive, a walk, or a bike ride and enjoy the scenic natural beauty of our region.

No RSVP required. Please email vbaumgartner@dogwoodarts.com or call (865) 637-4561 with questions or concerns.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Storyteller Laura Still helps you live the stories of pioneers, soldiers, outlaws, and even fictional characters who walked these streets before you.

Knoxville has a rich history full of colorful characters and famous, and infamous, figures whose lives have been the inspiration for books, movies, and works of art. Take a stroll through history in beautiful downtown Knoxville while listening to true tales of the heroes, heels, and hardened criminals that are part of the hidden lore of this unique East Tennessee town.

A portion of the proceeds for downtown tours go to help fund the work of the non-profit Knoxville History Project. Many stories are based on the books and stories of award-winning journalist and writer Jack Neely. Knoxville Walking Tours opens a window to Knoxville’s varied past and leads you on a journey through both hard times and high times of a city growing through over two centuries of history.

Tours include:
• Knoxville: The Early Years
• Misbehaving Women
• Civil War
• Gunslingers
• Musical History
• Literary Heritage
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours
• Knoxville Botanical Garden
• Old Gray Cemetery
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours

Tour on Your Schedule! Rather than posting a calendar, we’re letting you pick the tour and time — subject to availability. Call (865)309-4522 or visit https://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/