Fun Fest event schedule 2024

Daily EventsKeep Kingsport Beautiful TrashbustersSponsored by: Domtar Packaging, Keep Kingsport BeautifulVarious events throughout Fun FestRegister for free to be a Trashbuster at the Fun Fest StoreFun Fest Medallion HuntSponsored by: Kubota of KingsportJuly 20-27Various times and locationsRediscover Kingsport Scavenger HuntSponsored by: Friends of the Archives, Archives of the City of KingsportDowntown KingsportVarious Times and LocationsPick up forms at the Fun Fest Store or Kingsport Public LibraryFun Fest Wiffle Ball (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Hales Chapel Christian Church, Down to Earth, The Lollipop ShopJuly 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 2712 PM - 6 PMThe Sandlot Wiffle Ball Park- 280 Hales Chapel Rd, Gray, TNOpen to ages 15 and under$25 Registration Fee per team - Register at FunFest.net or at the Fun Fest storeAll balls & bats suppliedFriday, July 19Pickle in the Park (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks & Recreation8 AM - 9 PMRiverview Pickleball CourtsRegister online at https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog$40 Team Registration Fee - only one person will need to register each teamSenior 55+, Mixed Doubles, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Youth DivisionFriday Lunchtime Live w/ Daniel Byrd's Boogie MachineSponsored by: Friends of the Kingsport Public Library, Downtown Kingsport Association12 PM -1 PMGlen Bruce ParkFree and open to the publicFree Day at the Dog ParkSponsored by: Kingsport Parks and Recreation12 PM - 3 PMDogwood Park Dog Park (800 Granby Rd.)Free park entryFun Fest Parade presented by Food City (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Food City, K-VA-T Food Stores6:30 PMDowntown (begins at Clinchfield/W Center St.)$30 per entry (up to 3 vehicles) *Registration ends July 18Patriotic Tribute Variety Show by LampLight Theatre (Ticket Required)Sponsored by: LampLight Theatre7 PM - 10 PMLampLight Theatre - 140 Broad St.Tickets available at LampLight box office or online at www.LampLightTheatre.com$15 - Adults, $10 - Students, Free - 5 & under, veterans, military, police and first respondersBroad Street Boogie presented by HMG - featuring Conch RepublicSponsored by: Holston Medical Group8 PM or following Parade100 Block of Broad Street, Downtown KingsportSaturday, July 20FiA Free Ladies WorkoutSponsored by: FiA - Females in Action7:30 AMCentennial Park - 245 E. Main StreetBring a mat and hand weights if you have themFun Fest Fishing DerbySponsored by: Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency8 AM - 10 AMWarriors Path State Park/Duck IslandOpen to ages 4-16 (Valid fishing license required for those over age 12)Free Registration at the Fun Fest Store or on-site day of eventBirding Kingsport Bird WalkSponsored by: Riverfront Seafood, Birding Kingsport, Tennessee Ornithological Society8 AM - 9 AMFort Patrick Henry Dam/TVAFree, guided walk to look for birds of all typesAdult Outdoor Volleyball Tournament (Pre-Registration Required)Women's Triples A, BB, B; Men's Doubles A, BB, BSponsored by: Kingsport Parks and Recreation8:30 AM - 8:30 PMEastman Park at Horsecreek - 2969 Sullivan Gardens PkwyRegistration Fees: Doubles - $30, Triple - $45, Quads - $60Register online at kingsportparksandrecreation.org by July 17thPickle in the Park (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks & Recreation8 AM - 9 PMRiverview Pickleball CourtsRegister online at https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog$40 Team Registration Fee - only one person will need to register each teamSenior 55+, Mixed Doubles, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Youth DivisionDowntown Street FairSponsored by: First Horizon Bank, Eastman, Downtown Kingsport Association10 AM - 2 PMDowntown KingsportChalk Walk (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Select Seven Credit Union8 AM - 1 PMDowntown Kingsport - Broad StreetRegistration required: $15/individual $30/group up to 4*One box of chalk is providedRegister at the Fun Fest Store or at FunFest.netTouch-A-TruckSponsored by: Glass Machinery and Excavation, Inc.10 AM - 2 PMDowntown KingsportDays Gone By - Old Tyme GamesSponsored by: Select Seven Credit Union10 AM - 2 PMDowntown KingsportKingsport Carousel's 9th Birthday PartySponsored by: Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts10 AM - 5 PMKingsport Carousel - 350 Clinchfield St.FREE Rides All DayReArt at the ReStore (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Holston Habitat for Humanity Restore10 AM - 2 PMHolston Habitat for Humanity ReStore - 750 E. Main St.Registration deadline is July 15Netherland Inn & Hammond House ToursSponsored by: The Netherland Inn, Hammond House12 PM - 4 PMNetherland Inn - 2144 Netherland Inn Rd.Free EventBays Mountain Gem & Mineral ShowSponsored by: Kingsport Gems and Minerals Society, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium12 PM - 5 PMBays Mountain Park*Admission to Gem & Mineral Show is free with park entrance fee ($7 per vehicle)Patriotic Tribute Variety Show by LampLight Theatre (Ticket Required)Sponsored by: LampLight Theatre2 PM & 7 PMLampLight Theatre - 140 Broad St.Tickets available at LampLight box office or online at www.LampLightTheatre.com$15 - Adults, $10 - Students, Free - 5 & under, veterans, military, police and first respondersCRAZY 8's RACELittle 8s Youth Field Day (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Pediatric Dentistry, We Run Events LLC6:58 PM (Field Day Activities begin 6 PM)J. Fred Johnson Stadium Age group races including Special 8sRegistration: $15 thru July 18; $20 beginning July 19; Special 8s -No feeAlmost Crazy 3K Run/Walk (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Eastman Credit Union, We Run Events LLC7:58 PMJ. Fred Johnson StadiumRegistration: $25 thru June 30; $30 thru July 18 ; $35 beginning July 19Niswonger Children's Network Crazy 8's 8K RunSponsored by: Niswonger Children's Network, Ballad Health, Gatorade, The Regional Eye Center, Martin Dentistry, Mycroft Signs, Food City, Associated Orthopedics of Kingsport, Culligan Water of Tri-Cities, JA Street, We Run Events LLC8:58 PMJ. Fred Johnson StadiumRegistration: $35 thru June 30; $40 thru July 18; $45 beginning July 19Totally Crazy 8K/3K Combo Registration: $55 thru June 30; $60 thru July 18; $65 beginning July 19Sunday, July 21Adult Outdoor Volleyball Tournament (Pre-Registration Required)Reverse Coed Doubles A, BB, B; Coed Quads A, BB, B, 50+Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks and Recreation8:30 AM - 8:30 PMEastman Park at Horsecreek - 2969 Sullivan Gardens PkwyRegistration Fees: Doubles - $30, Triple - $45, Quads - $60Register online at kingsportparksandrecreation.org by July 17thBig Lon's Vinyl Record ExpoSponsors: Flanagan Brothers Bierworks, Well Made Music, LLC, Century Records, PD's Records and Tapes, Dowda's Records, Cheap Thrills Records, Big Lon's Crateful Dig, Yevette Lynn Photography LLC, Radio Bristol, WEHC, Model City Tap House, Smoke Stack Records10 AM- 4 PMKingsport Civic AuditoriumThis event is free and open to the publicLazy Days of Summer Handmade MarketSponsored by: Tennesotan Handmade11 AM - 5 PMKingsport Farmers MarketBays Mountain Gem & Mineral ShowSponsored by: Kingsport Gems and Minerals Society, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium12 PM - 5 PMBays Mountain Park*Admission to Gem & Mineral Show is free with park entrance fee ($7 per vehicle)Miss Kingsport & Miss Sullivan County Scholarship Pageant (Ticket Required)Sponsors: Thompson Delivery Services, DMC Auto, Kingsport Heating and Air, Jim Williams and Associates, Spivey, King, Spivey LLP, Taylor Hamilton Insurance, Ballad Health2 PMRoss N. Robinson Middle School - 1517 Jessee Street.Tickets- $10/general admission, $25/scholarship ticketHamlett-Dobson Farm FestSponsored by: Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Exchange Place Living History Farm2 PM - 5 PMExchange Place - 4812 Orebank Rd.This event is free and open to the publicAllandale Family PicnicSponsored by: State of Franklin Healthcare Associates3 PM - 6 PMAllandale MansionDays Gone By - Old Tyme GamesSponsored by: Select Seven Credit Union3 PM - 6 PMGellyball - ages 6 and up3 PM - 6 PMFood Truck Rally3 PM - 8 PMAllandale Mansion ToursSponsored by: Kingsport Parks and Recreation3 PM- 6 PMCroquet at AllandaleSponsored by: Friends of Allandale, Kingsport Parks and Recreation3 PM - 6 PMEternals in ConcertSponsored by: First Christian Church of Kingsport, Phips Sams - Minister6 PM - 7:30 PMFirst Christian Church of Kingsport - 106 E Charlemont Ave.This event is free and open to the public (donations are appreciated)Music at the Mansion: Symphony of the Mountains presents "When the Stars Come Out featuring Roy Cornelius Smith" (Ticket Required)Sponsored: Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, Bravissima!, Rose Marie Burriss, C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, City of Kingsport, Eastman Credit Union, Eastman Chemical Company, Engage Kingsport, FORUM at Lees-McRae College, Marcia & Marvin Gilliam, Jr. Foundation, John & Joan Gregory, The McGlothlin Foundation, National Endowments for the Arts, Ian & Dr. Matthew Riggins, James & Laura Rogers Foundation, Perry & Vivian Stuckey, Tennessee Arts Commission, The United Company, John & Karen Vann, Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation, Women's Symphony Committee7 PM - 9:00 PMAllandale Mansion AmphitheaterAdult ticket - $20; Children and students are freeMonday, July 22Kingsport Ruck WalkSponsored by: Farm Bureau Insurance - Travis McMurray5:30 AMMeet at Church CircleAll ages welcome - Ruck Sack not requiredBirding Kingsport Bird WalkSponsored by: Riverfront Seafood, Birding Kingsport, Tennessee Ornithological Society8 AM - 9 AMWarriors Path State Park - Duck IslandFree, guided walk to look for birds of all typesKids Central presented by Niswonger Children's HospitalSponsored by: Ballad Health Niswonger Children's Network10 AM - 3 PMV.O. Dobbins, Sr. ComplexKid-friendly stage show at 3 PMSpin, Sprint, Splash Kids TriathlonSponsored: Kingsport Parks & Recreation10:30 AM - 12:30 PMV.O. Dobbins, Sr. ComplexRegistration is on-site & freeCreating Chocolate Elegance Treats - Chocolate Pop-It Class (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored: Chocolate Elegance • Cafe & Kitchen11:30 AM - 1:00 PMChocolate Elegance Cafe, 1420 E. Stone Drive$6 Registration - Register at the Fun Fest Store (Limited Spots Available)Fun Fest Pool PartySponsored by: City of Kingsport, Kingsport Aquatic Center4 PM - 8 PMKingsport Aquatic CenterAdmission $5 ($4 if wearing 2024 Fun Fest T-shirt)Special Needs PicnicSponsored by: Kingsport Lions Club, Moose Lodge #972, Goodwill Industries TN VA, Palace Vending Inc., Domino's Pizza Colonial Heights and Food City Moreland and Fort Henry Dr.5 PM- 7 PMKingsport Miracle Park Pavilion - 2017 Brickyard Park Dr.The Has Beens Big Band DanceSponsors: The Has Beens Big Band5:30 PM - 7:30 PMKingsport Civic AuditoriumThis event is free and open to the publicAdult One Pitch Softball Tournament (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks & Recreation, Wheelhouse Print & Design6 PM - 10 PMBrickyard Park - 2017 Brickyard Park Dr.Register online at www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or in person at V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex$150 per team; Registration runs from June 24 - July 15 at 5 p.m.FiA Free Ladies WorkoutSponsored by: FiA - Females in Action6 PMCentennial Park - 245 E. Main StreetBring a mat and hand weights if you have themAppalachian Express Chorus (Ticket Required)Sponsored by: Appalachian Express Chorus, Kingsport First Assembly of God6 PM - 8 PMKingsport First Assembly of God - 2213 Brandon Lane$5 - Tickets available at the Fun Fest storePEAK's Fun Fest Dog Show (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union6 PM - 8 PMAllandale Mansion$1 per category entered, register at the Fun Fest storeTuesday, July 23F3 Men's WorkoutSponsored by: F3 Northeast Tennessee5:30 AM - 6:15 AMVeterans Memorial Parking Lot - Corner of Ft. Henry and N. Eastman RoadFiA Free Ladies WorkoutSponsored by: FiA - Females in Action5:30 AMCentennial Park - 245 E. Main StreetBring a mat and hand weights if you have themBaseball Skills Camp - Age 6-13 (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Wheelhouse Print & Design, Jones Sports Management10 AM - 12:30 PM - Check-In at 9:30Domtar Park$15/participant (includes shirt); $20 on-site (shirt if available)Putt-Putt Fun Fest Tournament (FREE Ticket Required)Sponsored by: Putt-Putt Golf Course9 AM - 6 PMPutt-Putt Golf Course - 346 W. Stone Dr.Free Tickets available at Fun Fest StoreCreating Chocolate Elegance Treats - Make Your Own Fruit Pizza Cookie Class (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored: Chocolate Elegance • Cafe & Kitchen12:00 PM - 1:00 PMChocolate Elegance Cafe, 1420 E. Stone Drive$3 Registration - Register at the Fun Fest Store (Limited Spots Available)Financial Literacy for TeensSponsored by: Alan Pickle - Operation Hope, Kingsport Public Library12 PM - 1 PMKingsport Public Library AuditoriumFree event - for teens in grades 6-12Kids Central presented by Niswonger Children's HospitalSponsored by: Ballad Health Niswonger Children's Network1 PM - 5 PMV.O. Dobbins, Sr. ComplexSplash Dance at Kids CentralSponsored by: Kingsport Fire Department5 PM - 6 PMV.O. Dobbins, Sr. ComplexFestus Canvas Painting (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Brushstrokes n' More6 PM - 8 PMBrushstrokes n' More - 1001 E Stone Drive, Suite H$25 Pre-Registration includes cost of class and supplies - Register at the Fun Fest StoreAdult One Pitch Softball Tournament (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks & Recreation, Wheelhouse Print & Design6 PM - 10 PMBrickyard Park - 2017 Brickyard Park Dr.Register online at www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or in person at V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex$150 per team; Registration runs from June 24 - July 15 at 5 p.m.Sunshine Tie-DyeSponsors: Kingsport Public Library and Archives6 PM-7 PMGlen Bruce Park*Bring your own item to dye (one item per person)Music BingoSponsors: Nick's Restaurant6:30 PM - 8 PMNick's Restaurant - 2406 Memorial BoulevardCome out and have dinner at Nick's then stay for Fun Fest themed Music BingoCholesterol-free Cooking Class (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored By: Kingsport Seventh Day Adventist Church6 PM - 7:30 PMKingsport Seventh Day Adventist Church - 3025 Fort Henry Drive$5 Registration Fee - Register at Fun Fest StoreAppalachian Express Chorus (Ticket Required)Sponsored by: Appalachian Express Chorus, Kingsport First Assembly of God6 PM - 8 PMKingsport First Assembly of God - 2213 Brandon Lane$5 - Tickets available at the Fun Fest store14th Annual Wolf Run (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored By: Skelton Law Racing, Bays Mountain Park6:30 PM - 8 PMBays Mountain Park$30 thru July 5; $50 after July 5Applications can be picked up at Bays Mountain Park or at Mark Skelton Attorneys at LawCommunity Square & Round Dance PartySponsored by: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Eastman Square and Round Dance Club7 PM - 9 PMKingsport Civic AuditoriumFree event - No registration requiredWednesday, July 24Kingsport Ruck WalkSponsored by: Farm Bureau Insurance - Travis McMurray5:30 AMMeet at Church CircleAll ages welcome - Ruck Sack not requiredDollar Day at Bays Mountain ParkSponsored by: Bays Mountain Park8:30 AM - 8 PMBays Mountain ParkReduced admission at the park - $1 per carBasketball Knockout Tournament (Free Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: West Colonial Hills Baptist Church3 PM - 7:30 PM (Kids Round 3-4:30, Adults Round 6-7:30)Location: West Colonial Hills Baptist ChurchFree - Register at wchbc.orgSmiles & Sight Community Appreciation DaySponsored by: Frank Oglesby Vision Source, Martin Dentistry - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry4 PM - 8 PMParking Lot of 1599 Fort Henry DriveThe TasteSponsored by: Bank of Tennessee4 PM - 9 PMMemorial Park - 1625 Fort Henry Dr.Rhythm & RiverviewSponsored by: Eastman, Goodwill, Champion Chevrolet, Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority, South Central Kingsport Community Development4 PM - 10 PMV.O. Dobbins, Sr. ComplexFeaturing live music from Free FlowFree and open to the publicGiant Screen Outdoor Movie - featuring "Up"Sponsors: Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. WXBQ/WAEZ/WEXX/WFHG/WWTB, Holston Medical Group7 PM - 11 PM (movie begins at dusk)Fort Henry Drive at Indian CourtThursday, July 25F3 Men's WorkoutSponsored by: F3 Northeast Tennessee5:30 AM - 6:15 AMVeterans Memorial Parking Lot - Corner of Ft. Henry and N. Eastman RoadBirding Kingsport Bird WalkSponsored by: Riverfront Seafood, Birding Kingsport, Tennessee Ornithological Society8 AM - 9 AMKingsport Greenbelt - meet in the parking lot at Riverfront SeafoodCreating Chocolate Elegance Treats - Make Your Own Fruit Pizza Cookie Class (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored: Chocolate Elegance • Cafe & Kitchen11:00 AM - 12:00 PMChocolate Elegance Cafe, 1420 E. Stone Drive$3 Registration - Register at the Fun Fest Store (Limited Spots Available)The TasteSponsored by: Bank of Tennessee4 PM - 9 PMMemorial Park - 1625 Fort Henry Dr.FiA Free Ladies WorkoutSponsored by: FiA - Females in Action6 PMCentennial Park - 245 E. Main StreetBring a mat and hand weights if you have themNight with the Kingsport Axmen (Ticket Required)Kingsport Axmen vs. Bristol Stateliners7 PMHunter Wright Stadium - 800 Granby Road$5 if purchased at Fun Fest storeSunset Concert Series - Crowder, featuring opener Blessing Offor (Tickets Required)Sponsored by: Eastman, Cardinal Glass, Cooks Mechanical, Domtar Packaging, Eastman Credit Union, Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Carter Trent Funeral Homes, Tele-Optics, Inc, Appalachian Power, GRC Construction and CRW Architects, Honda Kingsport, Visit Kingsport, 88.3 WCQR, WJHL News Channel 117 PM (gates open approx. 5 PM)J. Fred Johnson StadiumTickets $20 thru July 18, $25 beginning July 19Moonlight Hike at Bays Mountain Park (Free Ticket Required)Sponsored by: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club, Kingsport Lifesaving Crew8:30 PMBays Mountain ParkMust have hike ticket from https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog (Tickets can also be picked up at the Bays Mountain Park Nature Interpretive Center)$7 Parking Fee per vehicle to access parkFriday, July 26Kingsport Ruck WalkSponsored by: Farm Bureau Insurance - Travis McMurray5:30 AMMeet at Church CircleAll ages welcome - Ruck Sack not requiredEagles Nest Disc Golf Tournament (Pre-Registration Required)Sponsored by: Kingsport Parks and Recreation5 PM - 9 PMBorden Park Disc Golf Course$5 Registration (Register online at secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog)The TasteSponsored by: Bank of Tennessee4 PM - 9 PMMemorial Park - 1625 Fort Henry Dr.Sunset Concert Series - Tyler Hubbard, featuring openers Emily Ann Roberts and Carson Peters (Tickets Required)Sponsored by: Eastman, Cardinal Glass, Cooks Mechanical, Domtar Packaging, Eastman Credit Union, Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Appalachian Power, GRC Construction and CRW Architects, Honda Kingsport, Visit Kingsport, Electric 94.9, 96.9 WXBQ, WJHL News Channel 117 PM (gates open approx. 5 PM)J. Fred Johnson StadiumTickets $25 thru July 18, $30 beginning July 19Hot Air Balloon GlowSponsored by: Ballad Health, Marsh Regional Blood Center, Admiral Propane, Adventure Time Ballooning, Bare Bones BBQ, Chef's Pizzeria8 PM (Dusk)Fort Henry Drive - Weather permittingSaturday, July 27Breakfast with the Balloons6am-9amMemorial Park*Select vendors from The Taste will be open for breakfastHot Air Balloon RallySponsored by: Ballad Health, Marsh Regional Blood Center, Admiral Propane, Adventure Time Ballooning, Bare Bones BBQ, Chef's Pizzeria6:30 AM Fort Henry Drive (Weather permitting)Hot Air Balloon Rally Blood DriveSponsored by: Marsh Regional Blood Center8 AM - 12 PMCivic Auditorium*All donors will earn the exclusive Hot Air Balloon Rally T-shirtFiA Free Ladies WorkoutSponsored by: FiA - Females in Action7:30 AMCentennial Park - 245 E. Main StreetBring a mat and hand weights if you have themWalk N' WagSponsors: Bark Bound, Healthy Kingsport10 AM - 12 PM694 Clinchfield StreetFun Fest Car Show Cruise-InSponsored by: The Dan'l Boone Car Club, The City of Kingsport10 AM - 2 PMMain Street - Citizens Bank Area (Subject to change)No registration fee. Attendees will pick up a car placard for posting on windshieldThe TasteSponsored by: Bank of Tennessee4 PM - 9 PMMemorial Park - 1625 Fort Henry Dr.Sunset Concert Series - Goo Goo Dolls, with opener, Phillip Phillips (Tickets Required)Sponsored by: Eastman, Cardinal Glass, Cooks Mechanical, Domtar Packaging, Eastman Credit Union, Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Appalachian Power, GRC Construction and CRW Architects, Honda Kingsport, Visit Kingsport, Electric 94.9, 96.9 WXBQ, WJHL News Channel 117 PM (gates open approx. 5 PM)J. Fred Johnson StadiumTickets $25 thru July 18, $30 beginning July 19Hot Air Balloon RallySponsored by: Ballad Health, Marsh Regional Blood Center, Admiral Propane, Adventure Time Ballooning, Bare Bones BBQ, Chef's Pizzeria7 PM Fort Henry Drive (Weather permitting)Eastman Fireworks SpectacularPresented by EastmanApproximately 10 PM or following the concertMemorial Park/J. Fred Johnson Stadium area