City of Athens
Why MC?
There’s Never a Dull Moment in McMinn County!
Lively festivals to commemorate the special times during the year in McMinn County are enjoyed by community members. McMinn County thrives as an innovative community and celebrates local talent and events together. Festivals greet local music and artists, as well as craft and food vendors with the county’s favorites.
Memorable events held throughout the year include MooFest and the live music and entertainment to greet the warm summer season, the McMinn County Farmers Market, where residents congregate for the freshest homegrown produce and support local farmers and artisans. For those looking for a live action performance, head to one of the exciting rodeos or dog shows at the McMinn County Events Center.
Festivals
MooFest
Kickoff summer with the anticipated National MooFest! Sit back and enjoy the music and entertainment from three different stages while snacking on food from one of 200 diverse vendors. Other attractions include Mayfield Dairy Contests, local shopping and craft vendors. MooFest kicks off the Sounds of Summer at Market Park Pavilion.
Pumpkintown
Head to downtown Athens for Pumpkintown. Celebrate the new season of leaves and temperature changes with a group of friends, live music and diverse food from local vendors. Festive Pumpkintown activities include a Quilt Show, Pumpkin Plinko, Doggie Costume Contest, Historic Walking Tour and the Sounds of Summer Finale.
Sounds of Summer
A seasonal favorite in McMinn County, the Sounds of Summer Music Festival offers free live music by local artists to the community at Market Park Pavilion in Historic Downtown Athens. Bring a lawn chair and a friend every Saturday evening in June and July for toe-tapping music and entertainment.
Etowah Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration is just that-the area’s best food, live music and entertainment, crafts and fireworks display
Events
McMinn County Expo Center
The McMinn County Expo Center is utilized multiple times during the year for events and celebrations, including numerous rodeos, The Smoky Mountain Dog Club Show and many 4-H events.
McMinn County Farmers Market
Boasting of rich agriculture in Tennessee, the Market Park Farmers Market extends to the public from late June through October with locally grown produce, along with crafts created by resident artists.
