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🌤️ Weather | Light Rain with a High of 82

🗓️ Today - Knox Asian Festival Celebrates Arts, Food & Fun at World's Fair Park

📰 Shop Local at the Market Square Farmers Market

🗓️ Concerts on the Square – Music This September

📰 21st Annual International Food Festival

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Today - Knox Asian Festival Celebrates Arts, Food & Fun at World's Fair Park

The 12th Annual Knox Asian Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 10:30 AM–6:30 PM, bringing a full day of food, fun, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include the colorful Asian Cultural Parade, live music and dance, martial arts and sumo demonstrations, and authentic food from across Asia.

Families can also enjoy the popular “Asian World” Passport Program, where the first 3,000 attendees receive a souvenir passport to stamp at country-themed booths. With free admission, water stations, and plenty of activities for kids, it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer in Knoxville. More Info

Shop Local at the Market Square Farmers Market

Shop fresh and local at the Market Square Farmers Market, open every Wednesday and Saturday, through mid-November. Managed by Nourish Knoxville, this open-air, producer-only market features everything from fresh produce, honey, eggs, and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, flowers, plants, coffee, and artisan crafts—all made or grown within 150 miles of Knoxville.

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

The Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, is excited to present a very Special Sunday Family Day—a free, family-friendly day full of hands-on art, cultural performances, and gallery exploration, in partnership with the Knox Asian Festival. Sunday, August 24th from 11am-3pm. More Info 

Game Night at The Bark Knoxville - Play, Sip, and Let Your Pup Run; Looking for a low-key, fun way to spend your Wednesday evening? Head to The Bark Knoxville—Knoxville’s first indoor dog park and beer garden—for their weekly Game Night. Every Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 601 Lamar Street—an off-leash dog park and beer garden setup perfect for pets and their humans.

Big Kahuna Wing Festival - Get ready for one of the South’s tastiest and most exciting events—The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns this Labor Day weekend on August 31st at The World’s Fair Park! More Info

Boating Safety Course - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host the BOAT AMERICA boating safety course on Saturday, September 6th, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Carson-Newman University, 1645 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City. Register by September 3rd by emailing [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.

Get ready for... Camp GalFunction: A 2-Year Celebration! Grab your marshmallow roasting sticks for the ultimate end-of-summer camp-themed celebration! Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at 7 PM as we celebrate two incredible years at The Hub Pro Studio with a night full of cozy, camp-inspired fun. More Info

Grab your clubs and join the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and fundraising at Golfing for Kidneys on Thursday, September 18th, from 2:00–5:00 PM. The event will be held at Topgolf Knoxville (11400 Outlet Drive, Farragut). More Info

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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

Concerts on the Square – Music This September

Downtown Knoxville’s Concerts on the Square are back this September, filling Market Square with free live music every Tuesday and select Thursdays from 7–9 PM. Jazz Tuesdays showcase some of the area’s best musicians, from trios to full ensembles, while Variety Thursday on September 18 invites everyone to join in for a lively evening of square dancing.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show under the stars, or grab a seat at a nearby patio for dinner with a soundtrack. Concerts are family-friendly, open-air, and completely free, with parking available in city garages after 6 PM. It’s the perfect way to spend a late-summer evening in the heart of downtown Knoxville. More Info

21st Annual International Food Festival

Get your taste buds ready—Knoxville’s favorite foodie event returns this fall! The 21st Annual International Food Festival takes over World’s Fair Park on Sunday, September 21st, from 12–8 PM, and admission is completely free.

Sample authentic dishes from more than 25 countries, with small plates priced between $1–$10. From savory street foods to sweet global desserts, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Beyond the food, enjoy live music and dance performances, kids’ activities like bounce houses and face painting, henna art, and plenty of shaded picnic space to relax and soak in the atmosphere.

With great food, family fun, and a celebration of community, this is one of Knoxville’s must-attend fall events. Mark your calendars and come hungry! More Info

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