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July 18 • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • The Food Hub • 3 W. College Street • Athens, TN 37303
The Food Hub is kicking off a new Farmers Market on the third Friday of every month, right in downtown Athens. Featuring local vendors, fresh produce, handmade goods, dinner spot,...
July 19 • 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
Amateur Radio Vendor and Trader Fest at the McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park.
July 19 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
Celebrating 30 years! Athens Travelers will be set up around the square in Historic Downtown Athens the 3rd Saturday of the month from March to October 2025. Great music, refreshments,...
July 19 • 7:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
July 25 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37874
Y’all come on out to the farm for a good ol’ fashioned Friday night—filled with tasty food, toe-tappin’ live music, and plenty of country charm.We’ll have a lineup of local...
July 26 • 9:00 AM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
"Duck Race For Charity": 1,000 purchased ducks will travel down the Hiwassee on their way to the Blueway. The owner of the first duck to reach the finish line wins...
July 26 • 10:00 AM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
River Town Festival Cardboard Regatta @ Hiwassee Blueway July 26, 2025 10 a.m. Ages 8 through Adult Entry Form, Rules and Regulations Race Rules ▪ Safety First- All Sailors MUST...
Travel up the Hiwassee and see its scenic beauty, wildlife, and learn of its historical and recreational significance. Excursions leave on the hour till 3 p.m.
This 10 acre lake was once the site in 1838 of a detainment camp that held 3,000 North Carolina Cherokees during the Trail of Tears Removal. The Hidden Meadows contains...
July 26 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Heritage School: Plantain Salve Making with Christina DeBusk.
July 26 • 9:00 PM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
This tour led by Joe Guy will take canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards to the Hidden Meadows. This nighttime adventure will offer participants the opportunity to travel through the tunnels...
July 27 • 9:00 PM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
August 02 • 10:00 AM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Kids Ceramics with Patricia Shook is open to ages 9 - 13. The class meets Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM to NOON. Students will use handbuilding methods to make a...
August 02 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Southeast Bank- Athens • 1878 Congress Parkway S • Athens, TN 37303
Join SouthEast Bank’s Back-to-School Bash in Athens on August 2nd from 11 AM to 1 PM! Celebrate the end of summer with free BBQ, ice cream, live music, and fun...
August 02 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
Gudger Steel Car Club Cruisin' meets the first Saturday of the month from 3-6PM at Midway Milkshake. Car enthusiasts can check out classic and restored cars and grab a bite...
August 02 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
We are excited to announce the 5th Annual Battle of Athens Festival! Mark your calendars: Saturday August 2 from 5 PM to 8 PM. We will not have any food...
August 02 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, Tennessee 37303
A Night of Comedy and Country at the Gem Theater in Etowah, Tennessee. Featuring Howard Decker, a Tribute to George Straight and the comedy of Big Rich Brock. Don't miss...
August 07 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
Join us for an engaging lecture series exploring the stories, people, and events that shaped the Overhill region. Each month a new topic brings history to life in the historic...
August 08 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Date Night Pottery with Patricia Shook is open to ages 18 and older. One registration covers two potters. Select one Friday: August 8, 22, September 5, or Sept 19, 7:00...
August 08 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) is pleased to announce the 2025-26 season opener with a concert of iconic duets in TWO, Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM...
August 09 • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37303
August 09 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Get Your Hands Dirty: Pottery Wheel with Patricia Shook is open to ages 16 and older with no experience required. Select one Saturday: August 9, 23, September 13, or 27,...
August 09 • 7:00 PM • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 15 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy...
August 16 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Get Your Hands Dirty: Build a Mug with Patricia Shook is open to ages 16 and older with no experience required. Select one Saturday: August 16, September 6, or 20,...
August 16 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 16 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 16 • 7:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 17 • 2:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 22 • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
The fourth annual trade fair is this summer! Stop by the museum for two days of fun activities, demonstrations, music, and food!
August 22 • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • The Food Hub • 3 W. College Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 22 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) is delighted to welcome artists from the Tennessee Watercolor Society back to The Arts Center for The Magic of Watercolor in a biennial...
August 22 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37874
August 22 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 22 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 23 • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
August 23 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 23 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 24 • 2:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
August 29 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
Smoky Mountain Bulldog BashThis is an outdoor event, under cover and will happen rain or shine. Please do not bring alcohol onton the property it is prohibited. All dogs must...
August 30 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
August 31 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
September 04 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
September 05 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 06 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
September 06 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 06 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
September 13 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Niota Depot • 201 E. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826
Get Ready to Savor the South at the Niota Fried Green Tomato Festival! Join us in the heart of Niota, Tennessee, for a celebration that’s as crispy, tangy, and unforgettable as...
September 13 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 19 • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • The Food Hub • 3 W. College Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 19 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 20 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Country Cove Venue • 838 HWY 39 E • Athens, TN 37303
September 20 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 20 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
September 26 • Niota Depot • 201 W. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826
a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb}Join Us for Febb Fest in Niota, Tennessee!Celebrate the incredible legacy of Febb Burn, the mother of Harry T. Burn, at Febb Fest! This special event will take place on...
September 27 • Niota Depot • 201 W. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826
September 27 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 02 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
October 04 • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
Etowah's long running traditional fall fest, taking place the first weekend of October every year, is growing and expanding this year. We are so excited to present to you a...
October 04 • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37303
Our pumpkin patch is open September through November. We offer small crafts/games for the kids as well as hayrides. All individuals with Down Syndrome receive a free pumpkin of choice...
October 04 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
October 05 • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
October 10 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37874
October 11 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
SOUTHEAST ELITEJoin us October 11th for our first Southeast Elite Livestock Show! This October, our local livestock show will give young people the chance to grow—not just in skill, but...
October 11 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
Pumpkintown has become one of East Tennessee's most cherished festivals, attracting nearly 16,000 attendees annually. Pumpkintown highlights the rich cultural heritage of East Tennessee, showcasing Native American traditions and local...
October 11 • 7:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 17 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
October 18 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
October 18 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 19 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
October 24 • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
In The Mousetrap, news surfaces that a local woman has been murdered, and the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear...
October 25 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
The Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series is back! Join us at the Expo Center in Athens Regional Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for a day full of stunning horses,...
October 25 • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 26 • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 29 • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
October 31 • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303
October 31 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
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