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Trick-or-Treat at the Track
Starts: 10/31/2026 - Ends: 10/31/2026
Bring the whole family to Newport Parks and Recreation's annual Trick-or-Treat at the Track on Halloween Night from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Newport City Park Track. Children can safely walk the track and collect candy from local businesses and organizations in a fun, family-friendly setting. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed up and enjoy an evening filled with treats, community spirit, and Halloween fun.
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39th Annual Newport Harvest Street Festival
Starts: 10/03/2026 - Ends: 10/04/2026
The 39th Annual Harvest Street Festival transforms downtown Newport into a lively celebration filled with local crafts, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy vendor booths, inflatables for children, Old Timey Days on the courthouse lawn, live demonstrations, and the popular Harvest Street Festival Beauty Pageant. This community tradition offers a full day of fun and activities for guests of all ages.
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24th Parrottsville Heritage Days
Starts: 10/07/2026 - Ends: 10/09/2026
Parrottsville Heritage Days is a family-friendly community celebration featuring a full weekend of activities, entertainment, and local traditions. Festivities begin Friday at 5 PM, continue Saturday starting at 10 AM, and conclude Sunday with a community-wide church service at 10 AM. Visitors can enjoy car, truck, and tractor shows, live music, beauty pageants, craft and food vendors, children's activities, and more throughout the weekend.
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4th Annual Grassy Fork / Hartford Fall Festival
Starts: 10/17/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026
The 4th Annual Grassy Fork / Hartford Fall Festival brings the community together for a weekend of local food, crafts, special events, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy live music throughout the weekend from Top to Bottom Bluegrass while exploring a variety of vendors and activities. This free event is open to all ages and offers something for everyone to enjoy.
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Del Rio Days
Starts: 10/24/2026 - Ends: 10/25/2026
It's time for Del Rio Days, held on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of October! This annual event raises money for the Volunteer Fire Department and features craft and food vendors, live music, a car show, a Kids' Zone, and a cornhole tournament. With activities and entertainment for all ages, it's a great event for the whole family.
- Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM
- Sunday Noon to 5 PM
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Overmountain Rally Tennessee
Starts: 09/18/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026
Overmountain Rally Tennessee is a high-speed stage rally held in Newport, Tennessee, featuring top rally teams racing through the twisty gravel roads of the Cherokee National Forest. The 2026 event takes place September 18–19 and serves as a round of the American Rally Association National Championship, with more than 100 competition miles, challenging mountain stages, and exciting spectator action at Newport Speedway.
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Bear-Varian Fall Festival
Starts: 08/28/2026 - Ends: 11/01/2026
Celebrate autumn at Anakeesta during the Bear-Varian Fall Festival! Enjoy colorful mountain views, festive décor, live entertainment, and Bavarian-inspired food and drinks throughout the park. Sample seasonal brews from local and regional breweries with a Bear-Varian Beer Tasting Card. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, Oktoberfest-inspired games, and festive fall fun around every corner. It's the perfect way to experience the beauty and flavors of fall in the Smoky Mountains.
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Cocke County Bluegrass Festival
Starts: 09/19/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026
Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds for a full day of bluegrass, food, vendors, and family fun!
Stage
- 1:00 – Brand New Box of Matches
- 2:00 – Simplicity Dance Team
- 2:30 – Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym'n
- 3:15 – Big Creek Bluegrass
- 4:45 – Big Stage Pickin' Session — hosted by Pluck It Music Brand Bring your instrument — anyone can join in!
- 5:30 – Simplicity Dance Team
- 6:00 – Monroeville Band
- 7:00 – Grassy Creek Bluegrass Band
- 8:00 – 2027 VIP Ticket Giveaway
- 8:15 – Volume Five
Festival Fun
- Mechanical Bull (12–6)
- Cornhole Tournament (2 PM)
- Jeep Showcase (4–5 PM)
- Campfire Pluckin' Jam (4:45-5:30PM)
- 10+ Food Trucks | 50+ Vendors
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Bass Pro Shops Night Race
Starts: 09/19/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026
Experience the excitement of NASCAR at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Watch the NASCAR Cup Series take on one of the most iconic and electrifying tracks in motorsports. Known as The Last Great Colosseum, Bristol delivers high-speed action, roaring engines, and an unforgettable atmosphere under the lights. Join thousands of race fans for one of the biggest and loudest nights on the NASCAR schedule. Don't miss your chance to experience the action live!
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Dollywood's Harvest Festival
Starts: 09/14/2026 - Ends: 10/31/2026
Fall glows brightest at Dollywood during the Harvest Festival presented by Humana, where crisp autumn days burst with vivid color, and magical nights shimmer with illuminating surprises. By day, soak in the sounds of the season with dozens of Southern gospel, country, and bluegrass performers while the air fills with the scent of fall treats and the thrill of rides like Big Bear Mountain. At night, wander through the enchanting Hoot Owl Hollow, listen for the mystical melody of Dolly's glowing giant guitar, and marvel at the towering 40-foot pumpkin tree exclusively during Great Pumpkin LumiNights.
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Tennessee Valley Fair
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/20/2026
This year, we welcome the 106th Tennessee Valley Fair! We offer family-friendly entertainment to Knoxville and East Tennessee. Fairgoers from all over can choose from numerous activities on our fairgrounds including rides, live music, competitions, shows, food, action sports, special events, and so much more! Not only are we a place to have fun but also a place to learn.
2026 Concert Lineup - visit the ticket link to learn more
- Concert Ticket Includes Fair Admission
- Braxton Keith | September 13 | 8pm | Tickets $42-118
- Avery Anna | September 14 | 8pm | Tickets $42-118
- Tucker Wetmore | September 15 | 8pm | Tickets $71-77
- T.I. | September 17 | 8pm | Tickets $80-236
- Tracy Byrd | September 20 | 8pm | Tickets $40-118
Tractor Pull
- Tractor Pull Ticket Includes Fair Admission
- A reserved seat (non-numbered) in a premium area of 200 seats.
- September 11 & 12 only
- Tickets $25
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 09/12/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 09/19/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 09/26/2026 - Ends: 09/26/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 10/03/2026 - Ends: 10/03/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 10/10/2026 - Ends: 10/10/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 10/17/2026 - Ends: 10/17/2026
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Newport Farmers Market
Starts: 10/24/2026 - Ends: 10/24/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 09/17/2026 - Ends: 09/17/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 09/24/2026 - Ends: 09/24/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 10/01/2026 - Ends: 10/01/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 10/08/2026 - Ends: 10/08/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 10/15/2026 - Ends: 10/15/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 10/22/2026 - Ends: 10/22/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 10/29/2026 - Ends: 10/29/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 11/05/2026 - Ends: 11/05/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 11/12/2026 - Ends: 11/12/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 11/19/2026 - Ends: 11/19/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 11/26/2026 - Ends: 11/26/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 12/03/2026 - Ends: 12/03/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 12/10/2026 - Ends: 12/10/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 12/17/2026 - Ends: 12/17/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 12/24/2026 - Ends: 12/24/2026
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Firefly's Patio Lounge Thursday Evening Entertainment Series
Starts: 12/31/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 09/19/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 09/26/2026 - Ends: 09/26/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 10/03/2026 - Ends: 10/03/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 10/17/2026 - Ends: 10/17/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 11/07/2026 - Ends: 11/07/2026
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College Football Season
Starts: 11/21/2026 - Ends: 11/21/2026
