Fun Fest is a 9-day Festival, featuring 80+ events in 30+ locations around Kingsport, TN. The majority of the events are free and open to the public. Events range from a parade, 8K races, sporting events, senior events, hot air balloons, concerts, food trucks, moonlight hikes, outdoor movies, block parties, gospel shows, FIREWORKS and more.

Schedule of Events:

July 8, 2024

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: A Civil War Evening: Songs and Stories from the Civil War Era with Bobby Horton

The event is cosponsored by the Tri-Cities Civil War Round Table & Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts. This year’s show welcomes performer Bobby Horton. Songs and Stories from the Civil War Era will include historical comments and civil war songs sung by both the Confederates and Union troops. Bobby Horton will be dressed in a civil war era outfit and will be playing multiple Civil War period instruments. Bobby Horton is a gifted entertainer from Birmingham, Alabama and his knowledge of songs and tunes during the Civil War will keep the audience spellbound for entire show.

Cost: $10

Location: Renaissance Arts Center, Wateree Street, Borden Village, Kingsport

July 16, 2024

9:00 am-2:00 pm: Trash Barrel Paint-In

The Trash Barrel Paint-In draws hundreds of people each year to the grounds of Allandale Mansion to create colorful and creative designs on barrels that are used to collect trash at Fun Fest and other events throughout the year. Participants need to bring water-based paint and any brushes, sponges, stencils, spray paint, etc. People are also encouraged to bring white spray paint to cover previous year designs on barrels before starting their own design.

Each barrel you reserve costs $5 and can be reserved at the Fun Fest Store beginning on June 28.

Barrels can be submitted to be judged by age category, and prize. Judging begins around 11:30 a.m. and ribbons are awarded to the winners.

Food trucks will be on site.

In case of rain, July 17 will be the event date.

Cost: $5

Location: Allandale Mansion, 444 W. Stone Drive, Kingsport

July 19, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park

8:00 AM-9:00 PM: Pickle in the Park (Pre-Registration Required) at Riverview Pickleball Courts
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Friday Lunchtime Live w/ Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine at Glen Bruce Park, Cherokee Village, East Tennessee
12:00 pm-3:00 pm: Free Day at the Dog Park at 800 Granby Road
6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Fun Fest Parade at 200 Clinchfield Street
7:00 pm: Patriotic Tribute Variety Show by LampLight Theatre at 140 Broad Street
8:00 pm-10:00 pm: Broad Street Boogie at 100 Broad Street

July 20, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Days Gone By – Old Tyme Games at 400 Clinchfield Street

8:00 AM-9:00 PM: Pickle in the Park (Pre-Registration Required) at Riverview Pickleball Courts
8:00 am-10:00 am: Fun Fest Fishing Derby at Warriors' Path State Park, East Tennessee
8:00 am-1:00 pm: Select Seven’s 7th Chalk Walk at Broad Street
8:00 am-9am: Birding Kingsport Bird Walk at 1777 Netherland Inn Road
8:30 AM-8:30 PM: Adult Outdoor Volleyball Tournament at 2969 Sullivan Gardens Parkway
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Downtown Street Fair at Broad Street
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Touch-A-Truck at Broad Street
10:00 am-5:00 pm: Kingsport Carousel’s 9th Birthday Party at 350 Clinchfield Street
10:00 am-2:00 pm: ReArt at the ReStore at 750 East Main Street
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
12:00 pm-4:00 pm: Netherland Inn & Hammond House Tours at 2144 Netherland Inn Road
12:00 PM-5:00 PM: Bays Mountain Gem & Mineral Show at Bays Mountain Park
6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Little 8s Youth Field Day at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive
7:58 pm-9:00 pm: Almost Crazy 3K Run/ Walk at J Fred Johnson Park, Highland Park
8:58 pm-10:00 pm: Niswonger Children’s Network Crazy 8’s 8K Run at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields

July 21, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Days Gone By – Old Tyme Games at 400 Clinchfield Street

8:30 AM-8:30 PM: Adult Outdoor Volleyball Tournament at 2969 Sullivan Gardens Parkway
10:00 am-4:00 pm: Big Lon’s Vinyl Record Expo at 1550 Fort Henry Drive
11:00 am-5:00 pm: Lazy Days of Summer Handmade Market at Kingsport Farmer's Market, Press Street, Cherokee Village
12:00 PM-5:00 PM: Bays Mountain Gem & Mineral Show at Bays Mountain Park
2:00 pm-5:00 pm: Hamlett-Dobson Farm Fest at Exchange Place, 4812 Orebank Rd.
2:00 pm-6:00 pm: Miss Kingsport & Miss Sullivan County Scholarship Pageant at 1517 Jessee Street
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Allandale Family Picnic at 444 West Stone Drive
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Gellyball at Allandale Family Picnic at Allandale Mansion, Allandale, Lewis Lane
3:00 pm-8:00 pm: Food Truck Rally at Allandale Family Picnic at Allandale Mansion, 4444 West Stone Drive
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Allandale Mansion Tours at Allandale Family Picnic at Allandale Mansion, Allandale, Lewis Lane
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Croquet at Allandale Family Picnic at Allandale Mansion, Allandale, Lewis Lane
6:00 pm-7:30 pm: Eternals in Concert at 106 E Charlemont Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Music at the Mansion: Symphony of the Mountains presents “When the Stars Come Out featuring Roy Cornelius Smith” at Allandale Mansion, Allandale, Lewis Lane

July 22, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

8:00 am-9am: Birding Kingsport Bird Walk at 1777 Netherland Inn Road
10:00 AM-3:00 PM: Kids Central presented by Niswonger Children’s Hospital at 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
10:30 am-12:30 pm: Spin, Sprint, Splash Kids Mini Triathlon at Kids Central at 301 Louis Street
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
4:00 pm-8:00 pm: Fun Fest Pool Party at 1820 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Special Needs Picnic at 2017 Brickyard Park Drive, Kingsport, TN
5:30 pm-7:30 pm: The Has Beens Big Band Dance at 1550 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Appalachian Express Chorus at 2213 Brandon Lane
6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Fun Fest Pet Dog Show at 4444 W Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

July 23, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

9:00 am-6:00 pm: Putt-Putt Fun Fest Tournament at 346 W. Stone Drive
9:30 am-12:30 pm: Baseball Skills Camp at 1414 Riverport Road
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Financial Literacy for Teens at 400 Broad Street
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Kids Central presented by Niswonger Children’s Hospital at 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
5:00 pm-6:00 pm: Splash Dance at Kids Central at 301 Louis Street
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Appalachian Express Chorus at 2213 Brandon Lane
6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Festus Canvas Painting at 1001 East Stone Drive
6:00 pm-7:00 pm: Sunshine Tie-Dye at Glen Bruce Park, Cherokee Village
6:00 pm-7:30 pm: Cholesterol-Free Cooking Class at 3025 Fort Henry Drive
6:30 pm-8:00 pm: 14th Annual Wolf Run at Bays Mountain Park
6:30 pm-8:00 pm: Nick’s Restaurant Music Bingo at 2406 Memorial Boulevard
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Community Square & Round Dance Party at 1550 Fort Henry Drive

July 24, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

8:30 am-8:00 pm: Dollar Days at Bays Mountain Park
3:00 pm-7:30 pm: Basketball Knockout Tournament at 1205 Kendrick Creek Road
4:00 pm-8:00 pm: Smiles & Sight Community Appreciation Day at 1599 Fort Henry Drive
4:00 PM-9:00 PM: The Taste at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields, East Tennessee
4:00 pm-10:00 pm: Rhythm and Riverview at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex
7:00 pm-11:00 pm: Giant Screen Outdoor Movie featuring Up at Indian Court, Highland Park

July 25, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

8:00 am-9am: Birding Kingsport Bird Walk at 1777 Netherland Inn Road
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
4:00 PM-9:00 PM: The Taste at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields, East Tennessee
7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Sunset Concert Series: Crowder with opener, Blessing Offor at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Indian Court, Highland Park
7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Night with the Kingsport Axmen at 800 Granby Road
8:30 pm-9:30 pm: Moonlight Hike at Bays Mountain Park

July 26, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

4:00 PM-9:00 PM: The Taste at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields, East Tennessee
5:00 pm-9:00 pm: Eagles Nest Disc Golf Tournament at 901 Lamont Street
7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Sunset Concert Series: Tyler Hubbard and openers, Emily Ann Roberts and Carson Peters at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Indian Court, Highland Park
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Hot Air Balloon Glow at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields

July 27, 2024

- Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trashbusters at 400 Clinchfield Street
- Rediscover Kingsport Scavenger Hunt at Downtown City Park
- Fun Fest Medallion Hunt at 400 Clinchfield Street

6:00 am-9:00 am: Breakfast with the Balloons at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields
6:30 am-8:30 am: Hot Air Balloon Rally at 1550 Fort Henry Drive
8:00 am-12:00 pm: Hot Air Balloon Rally Blood Drive at 1550 Fort Henry Drive
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Walk N’ Wag at 694 Clinchfield Street
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Fun Fest Car Show Cruise-In at East Main Street
12pm - 6pm: Fun Fest Wiffle Ball at 280 Hales Chapel Road
4:00 PM-9:00 PM: The Taste at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields, East Tennessee
7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Sunset Concert Series: Goo Goo Dolls, with opener Phillip Phillips at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields

Fest Date: July 19 - 27, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Kingsport, TN

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