Annual Events

From the best fireworks display in the Southeast on Volunteer Landing to Shakespeare and Italian Opera and free concerts and beer tasting, Downtown Knoxville plays host to a wide variety of festivals throughout the year. Some of these festivals include:

First Fridays on Market Square
First Friday of each month.
The first Friday of the month on Market Square features a gallery walk of art, unique shops, music and more.

Market Square Farmers' Market
May 9 - November 17
Producer-only regional farmers' market featuring baked goods, organic produce, fresh herbs, artisan crafts, free range meat and eggs and more. Every Saturday 9am-1pm and Wednesday 11am-2pm on Market Square. For more information contact Charlotte Tolley at 865-405-3135 or charlottetolley@hotmail.com

Rossini Festival Street Fair
May 4-6
The Knoxville Opera Company celebrates the annual Italian festival, Rossini, with a street fair, stage performances, children’s activities and more on Gay Street.

Dogwood Arts Festival
April 12-29
From festivals and garden walks to Easter egg hunts and art exhibitions, the Dogwood Arts Festival, is an annual Knoxville event you won’t want to miss. Visit www.dogwoodarts.com for a complete list of events.

Sundown in the City
Thursdays, beginning April 12
Free, outdoor concerts on Market Square is the place to be on Thursday nights. Enjoy music from local and national acts while enjoying all that downtown Knoxville and Market Square has to offer.