Tennessee Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Festival Concerts 2026–2027.
Music known as ‘The Soundtrack of America’. The Great Smoky Mountains. The mighty Mississippi. A soulful place, Tennessee captivates with musicianship, natural beauty and abundant history. Did we mention the food? The Volunteer State is known as the barbecue capital, ham heaven and catfish kingdom! There’s something for every palette at the 492 statewide festivals. Don’t miss the top three: Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair, Nashville Oktoberfest and Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Everything you need to know about Tennessee’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows is right here!
Collegedale Freedom Festival
July 4, 2026
charlottegraceevents.com
(423) 240-1240
The Commons in Collegedale - Collegedale, TN
Shop local vendors, food trucks, kids zone, live bands, pie eating contest and a fireworks show at 10pm
Gatlinburg Summer Craftsmen's Fair
July 10 - 19, 2026
craftsmenfair.com
(865) 436-7479
Gatlinburg Convention Center - Gatlinburg, TN
Jury-selected art & crafts festival with live musical entertainment. Handmade items are shown, demonstrated, or displayed by more than 180 artists and craftsmen, and women who make them. Two 5-day periods. Climate controlled. Easy load-in/load-out. Free multi-day passes encourage return attendance. Family atmosphere. Cross-section of people from all over the US and more.
2nd Annual Christmas in July Craft, Vendor & Swap Meet
July 18 - 19, 2026
(931) 308-3802
Monterey Station - Cowan, TN
Lets have some fun in July. Crafts from crochet, wood, candles. jewelry, resin & more. Baked goods . vendors, swap meet (for car/ truck / motorcycle parts. Food vendor as well. Give away- for every purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for a 50 inch smart tv.
The Fall Market at the Greenway
September 12 - 13, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Greenway Park - Cleveland, TN
Shop over 150 vendors at the Greenway Park! Food vendors, craft vendors, petting zoo, inflatables, train rides, pony rides!
The Fall Market at Cambridge Square
September 12, 2026
(423) 240-1240
Cambridge Square - Hixson, TN
Join us for a Fall Event at Cambridge Square. Come enjoy one of our wonderful food trucks, Live Music, and enjoy the wonderful Fall weather and activities. Shop the Cambridge Shops and over 75 vendors in the square
Chattanooga Taco Festival
September 25 - 27, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Camp Jordan - East Ridge, TN
Love Tacos?!?! Join us for the Chattanooga Taco Festival! Craft and food vendors, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, trackless trains, and more!
Fairfield Glade Garlicfest
September 26, 2026
fairfieldgladeresort.com
(931) 484-3907
The Square at Fairfield Glade - Fairfield Glade, TN
Garlicfest, Galena Garlic and Fairfield Glade 1st annual signature event. Great Friends, Fine Wine, Mellow Music & Lots of Garlic
Eighteenth Autumn in the Country Arts & Crafts Fair
October 3, 2026
(931) 242-0428
Centerville Public Courthouse Lawn - Centerville, TN
100% Handmade or Hand-Crafted items are all that you will find at this venue. Items range from wood-turned pens & vases to furniture. Jams & jellies. Jewelry, soaps & lotions. Decoupaged items, coasters, and candles. And Much, Much More! No Direct Sales. 1st time vendors - email photos - or - provide links to FB, website, or Etsy. Big day in Centerville! Other activities going on that day. Shuttles provided. Free Admission! Free Parking! Come and Spend the Day with Us!
Union County Heritage Festival
October 3, 2026
unioncountyheritagefestival.com
(865) 643-2821
Wilson Park, UC Museum, Snodderly House, Woods Heritage Theater - Maynardville, TN
22nd Annual festival featuring live bluegrass, gospel and traditional country music. Traditional Appalachian arts, crafts, and foods. Free admission. Heritage Olympics with skillet toss, nail driving children's talent show, Corn mill. Heritage crafts. Featured children's train and activities. Carriage rides and a parade. Antique tractor display. Model A cruise-in. Juried Art Exhibit at Snodderly House. Quilt Show at Museum.
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Fall
October 8 - 28, 2026
CraftsmenFair.com
(865) 436-7479
Gatlinburg Convention Center - Gatlinburg, TN
Please visit our website for an application to this indoor fair. One of the premier events by artists and craftsmen; accepted by jury process. This indoor, air-conditioned event space is within 1-day driving distance of most of the eastern third of the United States; located one mile from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visited by 12+ million per year; located near Dollywood, and within a short walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Anakeesta, the Sky Bridge; near Cherokee Casinos, Cades Cove, and one hour drive to Knoxville.
Candy Corn Cauldron Fall Market
October 10 - 11, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Camp Jordan Arena - East Ridge, TN
Shop over 140 vendors inside Camp Jordan Arena, trick or treat with each vendor, have your FREE picture taken with the Sanderson Sisters, inflatables outdoors, and more!
Chattanooga Apple Festival
October 17 - 18, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Camp Jordan - East Ridge, TN
Enjoy shopping over 180 vendors, everything Apples, food vendors, activities for the kids and more! Free admission! Free parking!
Autumn Harvest Market
October 24, 2026
(423) 240-1240
Cambridge Square - Ooltewah, TN
Bring the family out for a fun Fall day on the square enjoying food trucks and shopping over 50 vendors.
Christmas in the Square Holiday Market
November 7, 2026
(423) 240-1240
Cambridge Square - Ooltewah, TN
Bring the family out to a beautiful venue to enjoy Christmas activities and LOTS of amazing shopping! Enjoy FREE PHOTOS with Santa in his sleigh! After that take advantage of shopping all of the wonderful shops and boutiques that Cambridge has to offer PLUS our amazing group of temporary vendors that will be set-up through the square. It will be a great place to get some Christmas shopping deals while enjoying some family fun.
Tangled Tinsel Holiday Market
November 7 - 8, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Bradley Square Mall - Cleveland, TN
Shop over 100 handmade vendors at the Tangled Tinsel Holiday Market! We are accepting handmade and commercial vendors. Free admission! Free parking!
Candy Cane Christmas Market at the Commons
November 14, 2026
CharlotteGraceEvents.com
(423) 240-1240
The Commons - Collegedale, TN
Join us at the Commons for a fun Christmas event shopping and supporting lots of small businesses. Enjoy live music and Christmas festivities. Come get your photo with SANTA!
Seventeenth Christmas Time's A-Comin' Arts & Crafts Fai
November 21, 2026
(931) 242-0428
TBA - Centerville, TN
This is the perfect event to start your Christmas shopping!! Here you are able to find only Hand-Made / Hand-Crafted items for sale-woodworking items, jewelry, bath & body products. Decorated frames, ornaments, wreaths. Homemade bread, fudge, fried pies, salsas & relishes, plus jams & jellies. And Much, Much More!! Great door prizes - All Day!! Food vendors on site. FREE Admission & FREE Parking! Something for Everyone! Come and Spend the Day with Us!
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
November 21 - 22, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Camp Jordan - East Ridge, TN
Start the holiday season with shopping over 140 vendors! Enjoy FREE pictures with Santa! Admission is $10, kids 10 and under are FREE!
Holiday on Hamill
November 21, 2026
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(423) 240-1240
The Ministry Center - Hixson, TN
Start off the Holiday season with family fun and enjoy some great shopping, food trucks, and free photos with Santa! Event is inside and outside. Parking and admission is FREE!
Mistletoe Market
November 27 - December 13, 2026
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(423) 650-1388
Bradley Square Mall - Cleveland, TN
The 10th annual Mistletoe Market at Bradley Square Mall! Over 150 food vendors, animal encounters, pictures with Santa, and more! Free admission! Free parking!
Valentines Market at the Mall
February 6, 2027
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(423) 650-1388
Bradley Square Mall - Cleveland, TN
Shop over 125 vendors and find something special for your someone special! Food trucks, animal encounters, shopping, and more!
Sweet Tea & Sunshine Family Festival and Craft Fair
April 17 - 18, 2027
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(423) 650-1388
Greenway Park & Pavilion - Cleveland, TN
Shop over 150 vendors, FREE inflatables for the kids, beauty pageant, FREE Live entertainment playing on stage, Food vendors, FREE admission & FREE parking, delicious food, and plenty of sweet tea & sunshine!
Mother's Day Market
May 1, 2027
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(423) 650-1388
Bradley Square Mall - Cleveland, TN
Shop over 100 vendors just in time for Mothers Day.
Chattanooga Strawberry Festival
May 7 - 9, 2027
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(423) 650-1388
Camp Jordan Park - East Ridge, TN
Shop over 150 vendors, food trucks, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel, ultimate funnel cake eating competition sponsored by Freaky Funnels, FREE petting zoo, inflatables, animal encounters, pony rides, fresh strawberries from MB's Produce
The Peachy Patch Melon Fest
May 22 - 23, 2027
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(423) 650-1388
Tri-State Exhibition Arena - Mcdonald, TN
Shop over 150 vendors, food vendors, kids activities, and more!
May 2027 (dates not updated)
West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Various Locations, Humboldt, TN
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Rhea County Courthouse Square, Dayton, TN
Status: Updated 1/9/2026
May 7 - 9, 2027
Chattanooga Strawberry Festival
Camp Jordan Park, East Ridge, TN
Status: Updated 5/22/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Portland Downtown, Portland, TN
Status: Updated 9/12/2025
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Eighth Keg County Arts & Crafts Fair
Centerville Public Courthouse Lawn, Centerville, TN
Status: Updated 12/3/2025
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Mother's Day Celebration
The Doak House Museum, Tusculum University, Greeneville, TN
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
High Point Arts Fair
High Point Terrace at the Shelby Farms Greenline, Memphis, TN
Status: Updated 5/1/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Wartrace Strawberry Festival
Town Square, Wartrace, TN
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Kerbela Smoky Mtn. Funfest Marketplace
Music Road Hotel Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Memphis Home & Lifestyle Show
AgriCenter International, Memphis, TN
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Knoxville Flea Market - May
Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Mother's Day Gala @ Market at Commons
Collegedale Commons, Collegedale, TN
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Repticon Knoxville Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, Knoxville, TN
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Hendersonville Arts Festival
Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville, TN
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Memphis Fairgrounds, Memphis, TN
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Sevierville's Bloomin' BBQ Music & Food Festival
Historic Downtown, Sevierville, TN
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
High on the Hog Festival
Winchester City Park, Winchester, TN
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games
Townsend Visitor Center, Townsend, TN
Status: Updated 3/11/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Iris Festival
Historic Downtown, Greeneville, TN
Status: Updated 3/18/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring City Summer Nights
549 Front ST, Spring City, TN
Status: Updated 5/3/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring Fun Show
Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN
Status: Updated 5/8/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Big Sandy Spring Festival
Big Sandy City Park, Big Sandy, TN
Status: Updated 5/18/2026
May 22 - 23, 2027
The Peachy Patch Melon Fest
Tri-State Exhibition Arena, Mcdonald, TN
Web: touchtheskyevents.com/eventregistration
Status: Updated 5/23/2026
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Fairfield Glade Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Festival
The Square Outdoor Venue @ Fairfield Glade, Crossville, TN
Status: Updated 1/16/2026
