events 8TH ANNUAL BIG KAHUNA WING FESTIVAL September 5th | 2:00 pm-9:00pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 The Big Kahuna Wing Festival has become one of the best culinary events in the region. This year, the 8th annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival celebrates the creation of the “Buffalo Wing.” For more information and music line-up, visit https:// www.bkwfestival.com/ticket-info/. TASTE OF BLOUNT September 9th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm THEATRE IN THE PARK | MARYVILLE, TN 201 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Tie your ears back and eat your heart out! Try local favorites from Blount County restaurants, caterers, and gourmet grocers. Plus, vote for the Culinary Excellence Award Winners for best of 7 different categories. Tickets: $25 for Chamber members and $30 for the public. More information on Facebook.
SHADES OF THE PAST September 10th-11th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm DOLLYWOOD SPLASH COUNTRY The Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup consists of rods, classics, and customs up to 1972. Many of the vehicles are original, preserved, classics while others are modified into modern works of art.
TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR September 10th-19th | 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm CHILHOWEE PARK & EXPOSITION CENTER KNOXVILLE,TN This family-friendly event brings entertainment to Knoxville and the surrounding area. Fairgoers enjoy rides, live music, competitions, shows, food, actions sports, special events, and so much more! For more information, visit tnvalleyfair.org.
SURF & TURF TAILGATE September 17th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 The event will feature a tailgate atmosphere with food vendors, beer trailers, auction items and music by The Chillbillies. All proceeds from the family-friendly tailgate will benefit Childhelp Tennessee. Ticket prices range from $80 for “early bird” to $95 the day of the event and include Under 21 and family options.
2021 COVENANT HEALTH MARATHON September 17th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 Covenant Health is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Knoxville Marathon. Our sponsorship reflects Covenant Health’s mission to improve the health and quality of life in East Tennessee. More information is available at knoxvillemarathon.com or on Facebook. SOUTHEAST CRAB FEAST September 18th | 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm NEW HARVEST PARK, KNOXVILLE, TN SouthEast Crab Feast Inc. (subsidiary of SouthEast Events LLC) is a non-profit organization that supports cancer research and treatment organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, along with other non-profits. Event tickets are limited and historically sellout quickly. But tickets and more information at https://southeastcrabfeast.com/. THE MAKER CITY SUMMIT September 19th | 9:00 am-6:00 pm JACKSON TERMINAL, KNOXVILLE, TN The Maker City Summit brings together bright minds, inspirational storytellers, and successful makers to build our creative community together. This week-long series of workshops, powerful presentations, and meaningful networking leads up to the main event on Sunday, September 19, at Jackson Terminal in the Old City Knoxville, TN. For more information, visit their Facebook page or website at themakercity.org/summit.
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AINSLEY’S ANGELS ROLLIN’ ON ROCKY TOP 5K September 26th | 4:00 pm UT GARDENS 2518 JACOB DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN US 37996 The Ainsley’s Angels Race Series 4th Annual Virtual Rollin’ On Rocky Top 5K Run/Walk/Roll hosted by Ainsley’s Angels in East Tennessee. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. For more information and to register for the race, visit ainsleyangels.org.
