Nourish Moves is a FREE walking incentive program for anyone age 2 and up, encouraging folks to get outside and get moving at farmers markets. To join, stop by a participating farmers market’s information booth during market hours and check out a pedometer * , explore the farmers market and the surrounding area, then return the pedometer before the market closes. Each participant receives $3 in Produce Bucks per visit to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, or food-producing plants at the market. Plus, earn prizes just for participating in Nourish Moves this season! † Check in to Nourish Moves 10 times to earn a reusable tote bag Reach 20,000 steps to earn a $10 Mast General Store gift card * Pedometers should be returned the same day they were checked out before the close of market.
The Market Square Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held throughout the year in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers Market is grown, raised, or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! Last-minute closures due to severe weather or other circumstances will be shared on our social media pages: KAT transit routes serving the Knoxville Station Transit Center are just a few blocks from Market Square. Visit KAT for more information and to plan your route to market. eScooters and eBikes are a fun and easy way to get to the market! You’ll find them for rent throughout do...
The Market Square Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held throughout the year in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers Market is grown, raised, or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! Last-minute closures due to severe weather or other circumstances will be shared on our social media pages: KAT transit routes serving the Knoxville Station Transit Center are just a few blocks from Market Square. Visit KAT for more information and to plan your route to market. eScooters and eBikes are a fun and easy way to get to the market! You’ll find them for rent throughout do...
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The Knox Makers Market is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and hands-on making featuring 50+ vendor booths with handmade items from local makers, artists, engineers, and craftspeople. The event includes local food trucks, live demos, robot fighting, and tours of the Knox Makers community workshop. Visitors can explore zones dedicated to 3D printing, blacksmithing, electronics, fiber arts, laser cutting, metalworking, woodworking, and more.
The Foothills Craft Guild, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered in 1968 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to promote fine crafts by: setting high standards of creativity and excellence of execution for a variety of handcrafts; providing demonstrations, scholarships and education about fine craft for people of all ages; and promoting the sale of fine crafts. FCG is the oldest member craft guild in the State of Tennessee and has earned a reputation nation-wide as one of the best in the Southeast region. Encourage the development and appreciation of arts and handicrafts of all types. Conduct educational programs on handicrafts with all ages.
Christkindlesmarkt at Schulz Bräu is Knoxville’s German-style holiday market, featuring locally made gifts, food, festive drinks and entertainment. The brewery’s 2026 calendar confirms November 20–December 20. Check the organizer for operating days, hours and current vendor applications: the dedicated Christmas-market schedule and vendor form still display 2025 information.
The 13th Annual Ijams Holiday Marketplace takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville. The market features handcrafted goods from local makers. The official marketplace page states that vendor applications open in October 2026.
A rhinestone-studded mountain market packed with local makers, handmade goods, sparkly treasures, and hourly giveaways.
What to expect:
💎 Small Shop Treasures
🍪 Smoky Mountain Treats
✨ Bring Your Sparkle
👢 Family Fun
🔥 Giveaways so good even Jolene can't take 'em from you
The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof. Find unique art, jewelry, and handmade products from local and regional artists at the Maker Market.
Get ready for the wedding planning event of the year!
When: Sunday, February 21, 2027
Where: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women's Show is your one-stop-shop for all things wedding.
Taste delectable cakes , discover the latest trends , and meet the best local wedding pros. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts, grab awesome swag, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!
Whether you're at the start of your journey or finalizing your details, The Pink Bride is your key to a perfect wedding. Experience it all up close and personal!
Join us for Tennessee's biggest wedding party. We can't wait to help you plan your dream day!
Book your tickets here:https://thepinkbride.com/
The Knox Shamrock Fest & Lucky Kidney Run is a celebration hosted by the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF), a dedicated organization with a rich history of supporting kidney health in our community. Since its founding in 2010, ETKF has been at the forefront in raising awareness and providing lifesaving resources and support to those impacted by kidney disease in East Tennessee. As we approach our 16th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to making a difference in the Immediately following the run, the Knox Shamrock Fest kicks off with a lively celebration of
Dr. & Mrs. Monroe and Sandra Trout Founding Sponsors Rossini Festival is a FREE International Street Fair for the entire family that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding areas have visited the festival throughout the years. This annual event includes non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages, showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ballet, modern dance, and much more. Attendees can also browse food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the market, along with the Kids & Family Fun Zone for activities children will enjoy. Four outdoor stages offer more than 11 hours of non-stop choral, opera, jazz, instrumental, gospel, chamber, dance, and international artistic performances. You are sure to catch something new at every turn.
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville, Tennessee — and was named the #3 Best Art Festival in the Country by USA Today in 2024! The festival features over 100 fine art vendors, an emerging makers tent, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more. The event is held at World's Fair Park — a public park in Downtown Knoxville that sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair. The festival is produced by Dogwood Arts, a (501c3) organization that promotes and celebrates the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee. We have a 71-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee. The Festival is one of 20+ year-round programs and events that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work, and play!
Spring in East Tennessee means blooming dogwoods and the return of one of Knoxville’s most beloved traditions: the Dogwood Arts Festival . Now in its 66th year, the festival will take place April 23-25th at World’s Fair Park, filling the Performance Lawn, Amphitheatre, and surrounding greenways with fine art, live music, hands-on activities, and family fun! Recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Art Festivals in the U.S. by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, this year’s event will showcase 100 juried artists, live performances across two stages, a local Maker Market, interactive workshops and demos, and much more! Voted #3 Best Art Festival in the Country according to USA Today's 2024 Reader's Poll Voted #1 Festival in Knoxville according to CityView Magazine's 2022 Best of the Best Readers Poll Named the #2 Best Dogwood Festival in the U.S. according to Travel Awaits (2023) Award...
The Retropolitan Craft Fair, celebrating its 10th year, takes place Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm, at Mill & Mine, 227 West Depot Avenue in Knoxville. Vendors are juried and chosen for one of a kind handmade products and creative booth displays.
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.