January 22 - Smoky Mountain Unlimited Championship, Sevierville - Cheerleading competition at Sevierville Events Center
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February 5 - 6 - Smoky Mountain Home Show, Sevierville - Sevierville Events Center
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March 25 - 26 - Corvette Auction & Expo, Sevierville - Sevierville Events Center
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April 8 - 10 - Women of Joy Conference, Sevierville - Sevierville Events Center
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April 14 -21 - Nashville Film Festival, Nashville - Over 240 feature films, documentaries, shorts,
workshops, and panels. A unique film-going experience. Admission charge (615)742-2500 (8524)
April 15 - 16 - 2011 Rites of Spring Music Festival, Nashville - Featuring The National, Matt & Kim, Public Enemy, Kid Cudi, Sara Bareilles and more.
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April 21 - May 1 - The 60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage , Gatlinburg - 800-588-1817 (8525)
April 29 - 30 and May 6 -7 - Smoky Mountain Music Festival, Gatlinburg -
865-693-5470 (9321)
April 29 - May 1 - Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival, Chattanooga -
423-266-0944 (9322)
April 30- May 1 - Franklin Main Street Festival, Franklin - Downtown Franklin's 28th annual Main Street Festival is April 30-May 1, featuring more than 200 artisans & crafters, three stages, two carnivals and an international food court to round out a full weekend of entertainment.
615-591-8500 (9323)
April 30 - Gallatin Square Fest, Gallatin - Gallatin's Annual Squarefest is held the last Saturday in April of each year. The event includes arts and crafts, live entertainment, a kids area and food vendors from throughout mid-south.
(615) 452-5692 (9324)
April 30 - Brimstock Music Festival , Moss - Two Day Music Festival - Creekside Camping - Jamming Blues, Bluegrass Southern Rock, Western Swing. (931) 258-4499 (8526)
May 2 - 8 - Memphis in May International Festival, Memphis - (901) 525 4611 (9325)
May 2 - 4 - Parker's Greatest Knife Show, Sevierville - Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to public.
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May 5-6 - Boxcar Pinion Memorial Bluegrass Festival, Chattanooga -
423-821-6044 (9326)
May 7 -8, 14- 15, 21-22, 28-29, 30 - Tennessee Renaissance Festival, Arrington - Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace.
(615) 395-9950 (9327)
May 16- December 31 - Ranger Rick's Backyard Safari, Chattanooga - Ranger Rick's Backyard Safari brings together kids, nature and fun in an all new experience!
800 -262 -0695 (9432)
May 19 - 21 - Franklin Rodeo, Franklin - This is a time honored tradition that is fun for the whole family. The fun begins with a Rodeo Round-Up Party on Friday.
615-394-9292 (9328)
May 20 - 21 - Good Ole Days Festival, Woodbury - 615-563-5304 (9329)
May 27 - 28 - The International Biscuit Festival, Knoxville - Guests enjoyed food, fun, music and more throughout the three days of the Festival.
(865) 384-7290 (9801)
June 7 - 11 - Clay County Fair, Celina - Exhibits, Carnival Rides, Food & Entertainment - Fun for the Whole Family! Admission $2.00 Free Parking.
931-261-6198 Clay County Recreation Complex (8527)
June 9 - 12 - Country Music Association Festival, Nashville - CMA Music Festival is a celebration of the
relationship between the fans and the artists, and nowhere is this connection more vividly
demonstrated than at the Greased Lightning Fan
Fair Hall. 800- 262-3378 Nashville Convention Center (8528)
June 17 - 18 - Secret City Festival, Oak Ridge - 865-425-3610 (9330)
July 2 - 3 - 41st Annual Jonesborough Days Festival, Jonesborough - 423-753-1030 (9331)
July 15 - 23 - Fun Fest, Kingsport - Come and have fun at Funfest. The event starts of with the parade July 15.
Downtown Kingsport Street (9332)
July 18 - 23 - Bedford County Fair, Shelbyville -
931-684-0760 (9333)
July 18 - 23 - DeKalb County Fair, Alexandria - The Grandpa Fair of the South
615-529-3247 (9334)
July 28 - August 6 - Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson City - Carnival, food, and exhibits.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds (9881)
July 29 - 31 - Grainger County Tomato Festival, Knoxville - Over the years we have added a number of special events making the festival one of the largest free festivals in East Tennessee. The festival is always the last full weekend in July. Be sure to mark your calendars! You don't want to miss it.
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August 5 - 13 - Williamson County Fair, Franklin - Events and attractions at this years fair include Livestock shows, Carnival rides and games, Original Design Fashion Show, Creative Arts, Bluegrass Stage, Art workshops, fireworks, Pedal Tractor Pull and Race.
615-794-4386 Ag Expo Park (9883)
August 6 - 13 - Cocke County A&I Fair, Newport - As we celebrate our 63rd anniversary, we encourage each of you to come visit us during fair week for great food, entertainment, livestock shows, and good family fun.
Cocke County A&I Fair
(423) 623-7162 (9884)
August 7 - 14 - Henry County Fair, Paris - Entertainment for the 2011 Henry County Fair includes: Myers International Midways Carnival
Demolition Derby, BBQ Cookoff, Mini Tractor Pull, Horse and Mule Pull, Kiddie Tractor Pull,
Kids Games, Bull riding, Cowboy Olympics, And much, much, more!!
(731) 642-4522 (9885)
August 12 -20 - Wilson County Fair, Lebanon - Tennessee's largest county fair includes crafts,
rides, contests, livestock, entertainment, and
food. 615-423-2626 James E. Ward Agricultural Center (8531)
August 13 - Tomato Art Fest, Nashville - The Tomato Art Fest is all about community and participation. It is truly a family event where everyone is encouraged to come out, enjoy a day filled with fun, imagination, and play, oh, and tomatoes!
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August 20 - Nashville Dragon Boat Races and Festival, Nashville - The Cumberland River Compact and the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association are hosting the 4th Annual Dragon Boat Races and River Festival at Riverfront Park, in Downtown Nashville. Grab your paddles to raise awareness of these great organizations and promote the health of the Cumberland River. The festival combines the excitement of racing with the beauty and spectacle of Nashville's diverse culture. In Chinese tradition, the dragon is a symbol of health and prosperity, and dragon boat racing inspires health and fitness among participants as well as spectators.
(615) 837-1151 Riverfront Park and Cumberland River located at the foot of Broadway in downtown Nashville (9887)
August 21 - 27 - Fentress County Agricultural Fair, Jamestown - Events and attractions at this years fair include Livestock shows, Carnival rides and games, Draft Horse & Mule Show, Talent Show, Spring Flat Track Racing, dog show, Demolition Derby plus more music and entertainment.
(931) 879-7776 Fentress County Fairgrounds (9888)
August 22 - 27 - Appalachian Fair, Gray - Events and attractions at this years fair include Livestock shows, Carnival rides and games, Tennessee Moto-Cross, Round Track Racing, Demolition Derby, headline concerts this year include JUSTIN MOORE and BRADLEY GASKIN
(423) 477-3211 Appalachian Fairgrounds (9889)
August 25 - September 3 - The Celebration Horse Show, Shelbyville - The 73rd annual world grand championship show for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is an eleven day event held in Shelbyville annually, since 1939. 931-684-5915 (9890)
August 26 - 27 - Music City BBQ Festival, Nashville - In our third year, Music City will again hosts more than 120 professional and amateur BBQ teams competing for over $25,000 in prizes and cash and the opportunity to be the MBN Grand Champion, the KCBS Grand Champion or the most coveted of all middle Tennessee awards the Grand Ol Porker.
Riverfront Park (9891)
September 9 - 10 - The Forge Classic Car Show, Sevierville - Rated one of the top 8 car events in the country! This show will feature cars from 1964 to 2011.
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September 15 - 18 - FOOTHILLS COUNTRY FAIR, Cleveland - 8th Annual Fair. All ages welcome! Concerts, 4-H show, Lawn Mower Races, Demolition Derby, Beauty Pageants, Carnival, Petting Zoo, and more. Visit our website for event schedules, contact numbers, directions, and entry forms.
Tri-State Exhibition Center (9892)
September 16- 17 - Ed Fest 2011 CSAD Music Festival, Tellico Plains - Live music, rock climbing wall, inflatable toys, games, vendors, concessions, etc. Free admission!
423-420-3199 (8529)
September 24 - 25 - Hamilton County Fair , Hixson - Come and join us at the fair. (423) 209-6210 Chester Frost Park (8532)
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The Fair features a huge variety of exhibits plus midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, agricultural and craft competitions, game booths, and lots more.