Big Kahuna Wing Festival

Issue #604

07 Aug

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Light Rain with a High of 84

📰 Juicy Summer Fun at the Watermelon Festival

📣 Business Spotlight: Yee-Haul Junk Removal

📰 Pavilion Farmers Market

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Big Kahuna Wing Festival

15,000 pounds of wings. Live music. Explosive fireworks. One unforgettable day.

The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns this Labor Day weekend and it's bigger—and hotter—than ever! This family-friendly event draws flavor fanatics from across the Southeast for a finger-lickin’ good time at World’s Fair Park. August 31 | 3 PM–10 PM |  World’s Fair Park

Enjoy international and regional wing flavors at the Wings Around the World Pavilion, test your luck at bobbing for wings, or cheer on contestants in the Celebrity Wing Eating Competition. Don’t miss the new Taste of Knoxville Pavilion, showcasing the best local eats.

Live music, kid-friendly activities, and one of the most dazzling pyro-musical fireworks shows in the region cap off this flavor-packed day.

Highlights include:

  • 15,000+ lbs. of wings

  • Wing cooking & eating competitions

  • Taste of Knoxville Pavilion (new!)

  • Wings Around the World Pavilion

  • Live music & Kids' Corner

  • Massive fireworks finale

Come hungry, leave happy. It’s the ultimate end-of-summer celebration for wing lovers and families alike.

Juicy Summer Fun at the Watermelon Festival

Get ready for a sweet slice of summer! 🎪🍉
Dirt Poor Farm is throwing its Watermelon Festival this Saturday, and it’s bursting with flavor, fun, and family-friendly activities! Saturday, August 9 | 10 AM – 3 PM |
Dirt Poor Farm – 184 County Road 323, Sweetwater,

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

  • Farm-Fresh Watermelons – Enjoy red and yellow varieties, straight from the vine

  • Face Painting & Sand Art – Creative fun for kids of all ages

  • Bouncy House – Let the littles burn some energy!

  • Live Music by Strong Ties & Sammie Jones – Good tunes, good vibes

  • 80+ Vendors & Food Trucks – Local goods, big bites, and summer treats galore

Whether you're in it for the melons, the music, or the market, this is a day full of family fun and small-town charm.

Bring your appetite and your camera—it’s going to be a picture-perfect summer Saturday! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

The Water Lantern Festival invites everyone—families, friends, and neighbors—to gather at Chilhowee Park for a magical evening of connection, celebration, and reflection. As the sun dips below the horizon, the park comes alive with food trucks, live music, games, and the warm glow of hundreds of lanterns floating across the water. More than just an event—it’s a heartfelt experience you’ll never forget. August 9th | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM More Info

Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening? Join us for Knox County’s Second Saturday Concert Series on August 9th from 6–9 PM at The Cove at Concord Park! More Info

Soak up the sun, breathe in the fresh air, and take your yoga practice to the next level—literally—on the water! Paddleboard Yoga is back at Melton Lake Park this August with two sessions scheduled for Friday, August 9 and Friday, August 23, both starting at 11:30 AM. More Info

Networking:

Veterans:

Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 14 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Sunset On Central: Knoxville's Biggest Free Music Festival

Get ready to dance in the streets—Sunset On Central is back for its 7th year! Hosted by Born & Raised Productions, this completely free community music festival celebrates Knoxville’s vibrant local music scene with an impressive lineup of 20+ bands and artists across four unique stages. August 23 | Free Admission

This year’s stages span:

  • Yee-Haw Brewing Knoxville (brand new!)

  • Central Filling Station

  • Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

  • Next Level Brewing

  • The Corner Lounge

🎧 Back by popular demand: The Silent Disco—a unique, immersive dance experience—returns! This time it supports the Knox Music Coalition, a nonprofit committed to strengthening Knoxville’s music scene through education and advocacy.

Expect an awesome lineup of food trucks, local vendors, and beverages to keep you energized as you groove the night away.

What to Expect:

  • 20+ emerging artists across 4 stages

  • Silent Disco benefiting Knox Music Coalition

  • Local food trucks, breweries & vendors

  • Free community vibes from start to finish

Come for the sunset, stay for the beats.
Full details: sunsetoncentral.com (or check out Born & Raised Productions on social media)

Yee-Haul Junk Removal

Yee-Haul Junk Removal is making clutter disappear across Knoxville—one haul at a time. Veteran and locally owned by Stone Johnson, they specialize in clearing out everything from old furniture and appliances to hot tubs, sheds, construction debris, and general household clutter. Whether it’s your home, garage, office, or rental property, Yee-Haul helps you reclaim your space with efficiency and ease.

Born and raised in Knoxville, Stone brings a background in sales, marketing, and military service to the table, and his mission is clear: help neighbors clean up the places they care about most without breaking the bank. His team shows up ready to work—and ready to make your day a little brighter. Their goal? To deliver such friendly, top-notch service that you might just invite them to stay for dinner.

If you’ve got a junk problem and want it gone with no hassle, give Yee-Haul a shout. It’s junk removal the Knoxville way—fast, friendly, and done right.

📞 Call Stone Johnson at (865) 313-7991
🌐 Learn more: yeehauljr.com

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