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SUMMARY:100th Annual Appalachian Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Farm & Home catalogs and online entries are NOW LIVE for the 2026 Appalachian Fair! This isn’t just any year… it’s our 100th Anniversary\, and we want YOU to be part of the tradition!From family recipes to handmade crafts\, garden favorites to award-winning quilts—this is your moment to shine in a century celebration!  Enter today at www.appalachianfair.com/farmhomeLet’s make history together! #AppalachianFair100 #FarmAndHome #BlueRibbon #AcenturyofFamilyFarmingFun
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/18424/
LOCATION:Appalachian Fairgrounds\, 100 Lakeview St\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Educational,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Lawnstock.  Peace.  Music.  Picnic.
DESCRIPTION:Psst… have you heard?   There’s a brand-new music festival coming to Downtown Johnson City. Meet Lawnstock.   After a few rainouts cut our Fridays After 5 season short\, we couldn’t let those artists miss their chance to play downtown. So instead of calling it a season\, we decided to throw one more party.Join us on Saturday\, August 22 for a full day of live music on the Great Lawn at Founders Park. Bring a blanket\, grab a bite from one of our food trucks\, enjoy a cold beer\, challenge your friends to a lawn game\, and settle in for one last summer celebration. \nHere’s who’s taking over the Founders Park Great Lawn on Saturday\, August 22: \n\n Homecookn’\n Resonant Mirage\n Indigo Lodge\n Donnie & The Dry Heavers\n HEADLINER The Gringos\n\n\nSeven hours of live music on the Founders Park Great Lawn\, plus food trucks\, cold beer\, vendors and lawn games.\n\n\nGrab your blanket and we’ll see you on the lawn!
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/lawnstock-peace-music-picnic/
LOCATION:Founders Park\, 225 Commerce St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festivals,Free,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Torch Lighting Ceremony and Outdoor Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kick Off Celtic Festival Weekend with a FREE Friday Night Celebration!\nThe festivities begin Friday night at 6 PM\, and everyone is invited—absolutely FREE!Join us as we gather to celebrate the opening of the Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival with an evening filled with tradition\, music\, and community.\nHeed the Call!The Calling of the Clans Hear the clans called to assemble as we officially welcome the beginning of the festival. Feel free to wear your tartan and represent your own clan during the Calling of the Clans.\nTorch Lighting CeremonyAs dusk settles\, witness the ceremonial lighting of the festival torches\, symbolizing the spirit\, heritage\, and unity of the Celtic nations! Featuring Nathan James on bagpipes.\nFREE Outdoor Celtic Ceilidh Concert featuring The Jacobites By Name! Stay for an unforgettable evening of powerful Celtic music spanning centuries.\nDon’t forget Saturday and Sunday are full festival event days! Enjoy vendors\, food\, and even more stage shows throughout the weekend. Tickets are on sale now: $10 for a day pass or $15 for a full weekend pass.Come early\, stay late\, and help us light the fires that begin an unforgettable weekend of Celtic culture!
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/torch-lighting-ceremony-and-outdoor-concert/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Experiences,Entertainment,Festivals,Food and Drink,Free,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
DESCRIPTION:Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4\, 5\, and 6\, 2026.\nFriday\, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday\, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday\, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am)\nThe Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music\, athletics\, craft\, worship\, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.\n Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.)\nNot a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership\nMember’s Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.\n Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\n\nWhat you will find on the grounds:\n Calling of the Clans\, the ceremony that opens the weekend\n A full SHAG-Affiliated Highland Games. Stone\, sheaf\, weight\, hammer\, and caber. Competition starts Saturday at 8 AM with Athletic Director Kevin Miller leading the field.\n The Everblade Academy. Live weapons demonstrations\, gladiatorial combat\, shillelagh instruction\, and sword and buckler lessons.\n Live Celtic music across the grounds. Pipes\, fiddles\, harps\, bodhrans\, and the songs that crossed the Atlantic and settled into Appalachian mountain music.\n Clan tents from across the Southeast. If your family name has a clan\, there is a good chance you will find them here. New clan reveals on our page every week through the summer.\n The Scottish Tartans Museum is joining us from Franklin\, NC. The only tartan museum in the United States. Look up your family sett in their tartan database and meet the people who keep that history alive.\n Artisan vendors. Blacksmiths\, weavers\, leatherworkers\, jewelers\, kilt makers\, and instrument builders. Scottish\, Irish\, and Appalachian food all weekend.\n Workshops on Celtic history\, Scots-Irish migration\, traditional music\, and Gaelic language.\n Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Sunday at 10:00 AM. The blessing of the tartans and the people who carry them. All are welcome.For families: Built for all ages. Bring the kids\, bring the grandparents\, bring the cousins you have not seen since the last gathering.\nWhether your people came through the Great Wagon Road\, the Carolinas\, or County Antrim itself\, whether you have been tracing your family for years or are just beginning to wonder where your name comes from\, this is your gathering.\n Get your tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026\nKilts encouraged. Never required.\nPreserving Highland Heritage in Appalachia.#AHCelts #CelticFestival #HighlandHeritage #AppalachianCelts #TiptonHaynes #JohnsonCityTN #HighlandGames #ScotsIrish #PreserveTheTradition
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/upper-east-tennessee-celtic-festival-and-games-2026/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Educational,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T080000
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SUMMARY:Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
DESCRIPTION:Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4\, 5\, and 6\, 2026.\nFriday\, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday\, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday\, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am)\nThe Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music\, athletics\, craft\, worship\, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.\n Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.)\nNot a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership\nMember’s Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.\n Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\n\nWhat you will find on the grounds:\n Calling of the Clans\, the ceremony that opens the weekend\n A full SHAG-Affiliated Highland Games. Stone\, sheaf\, weight\, hammer\, and caber. Competition starts Saturday at 8 AM with Athletic Director Kevin Miller leading the field.\n The Everblade Academy. Live weapons demonstrations\, gladiatorial combat\, shillelagh instruction\, and sword and buckler lessons.\n Live Celtic music across the grounds. Pipes\, fiddles\, harps\, bodhrans\, and the songs that crossed the Atlantic and settled into Appalachian mountain music.\n Clan tents from across the Southeast. If your family name has a clan\, there is a good chance you will find them here. New clan reveals on our page every week through the summer.\n The Scottish Tartans Museum is joining us from Franklin\, NC. The only tartan museum in the United States. Look up your family sett in their tartan database and meet the people who keep that history alive.\n Artisan vendors. Blacksmiths\, weavers\, leatherworkers\, jewelers\, kilt makers\, and instrument builders. Scottish\, Irish\, and Appalachian food all weekend.\n Workshops on Celtic history\, Scots-Irish migration\, traditional music\, and Gaelic language.\n Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Sunday at 10:00 AM. The blessing of the tartans and the people who carry them. All are welcome.For families: Built for all ages. Bring the kids\, bring the grandparents\, bring the cousins you have not seen since the last gathering.\nWhether your people came through the Great Wagon Road\, the Carolinas\, or County Antrim itself\, whether you have been tracing your family for years or are just beginning to wonder where your name comes from\, this is your gathering.\n Get your tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026\nKilts encouraged. Never required.\nPreserving Highland Heritage in Appalachia.#AHCelts #CelticFestival #HighlandHeritage #AppalachianCelts #TiptonHaynes #JohnsonCityTN #HighlandGames #ScotsIrish #PreserveTheTradition
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/upper-east-tennessee-celtic-festival-and-games-2026/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Educational,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
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SUMMARY:Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
DESCRIPTION:Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4\, 5\, and 6\, 2026.\nFriday\, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday\, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday\, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am)\nThe Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music\, athletics\, craft\, worship\, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.\n Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.)\nNot a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership\nMember’s Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.\n Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\n\nWhat you will find on the grounds:\n Calling of the Clans\, the ceremony that opens the weekend\n A full SHAG-Affiliated Highland Games. Stone\, sheaf\, weight\, hammer\, and caber. Competition starts Saturday at 8 AM with Athletic Director Kevin Miller leading the field.\n The Everblade Academy. Live weapons demonstrations\, gladiatorial combat\, shillelagh instruction\, and sword and buckler lessons.\n Live Celtic music across the grounds. Pipes\, fiddles\, harps\, bodhrans\, and the songs that crossed the Atlantic and settled into Appalachian mountain music.\n Clan tents from across the Southeast. If your family name has a clan\, there is a good chance you will find them here. New clan reveals on our page every week through the summer.\n The Scottish Tartans Museum is joining us from Franklin\, NC. The only tartan museum in the United States. Look up your family sett in their tartan database and meet the people who keep that history alive.\n Artisan vendors. Blacksmiths\, weavers\, leatherworkers\, jewelers\, kilt makers\, and instrument builders. Scottish\, Irish\, and Appalachian food all weekend.\n Workshops on Celtic history\, Scots-Irish migration\, traditional music\, and Gaelic language.\n Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Sunday at 10:00 AM. The blessing of the tartans and the people who carry them. All are welcome.For families: Built for all ages. Bring the kids\, bring the grandparents\, bring the cousins you have not seen since the last gathering.\nWhether your people came through the Great Wagon Road\, the Carolinas\, or County Antrim itself\, whether you have been tracing your family for years or are just beginning to wonder where your name comes from\, this is your gathering.\n Get your tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026\nKilts encouraged. Never required.\nPreserving Highland Heritage in Appalachia.#AHCelts #CelticFestival #HighlandHeritage #AppalachianCelts #TiptonHaynes #JohnsonCityTN #HighlandGames #ScotsIrish #PreserveTheTradition
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/upper-east-tennessee-celtic-festival-and-games-2026/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Educational,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors,Sports
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:UMOJA 2025 Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendarsThe 2026 Festival is September 12th
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/umoja-2025-festival/
LOCATION:King Commons\, 125 W. King St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Free,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors,Shopping
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:UMOJA FESTIVAL 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Countdown is ON!  The 2026 Umoja Festival is September 12th at King Commons Park in Johnson City\, TN! Start making your plans now and join us for a day of celebration and UNITY!  With performances by national recording artist Aaron Cole  and Nashville’s Purple Masquerade Band \, the festival already sure to be a GOOD time Stay tuned for ALL the details about vendors\, other performers\, and community resources that will be available. We can’t wait to see you! 
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/umoja-festival-2026/
LOCATION:King Commons\, 125 W. King St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Educational,Entertainment,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Live Performance,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T230000
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Prost! Join us in Boones Creek to celebrate the harvest of great beer during our Oktoberfest! Enjoy activities\, food\, beer\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, September 26th\, we are hosting our 7th Annual Oktoberfest celebration at our Boones Creek location from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Get your tickets now! \nTickets include: \n\nEntrance to Oktoberfest\n1 bratwurst (boiled in our Oktoberfest marzen lager and grilled) and sauerkraut\n1 soft pretzel with beer cheese (made with our Oktoberfest marzen lager)\n2 16-oz beverages of your choice\n\n\n\nFun and games\, prizes! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/7th-annual-oktoberfest…
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/oktoberfest/
LOCATION:Johnson City Brewing Company – Boones Creek\, 2362 Boones Creek RD\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Outdoors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2026 National Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Jonesborough for the 2026 National Storytelling Festival\, October 2-4.\n\n\nEarly bird pricing is available now—but only through today\, April 15. After that\, rates increase.\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you this fall!\n\n\nhttps://store.storytellingcenter.net/2026-festival-18/
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/save-the-date-2026-national-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:International Storytelling Center\, 100 W. Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Experiences,Entertainment,Family Events,Festivals,Free,Live Performance,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
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CREATED:20260428T192128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T192128Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season in true Blue Ridge style at Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival! \nJoin us on October 23rd from 3–7 PM  and October 24th from 9 AM – 3 PM  at the Appalachian Fairgrounds  for a cozy\, community-filled weekend of handmade goods\, local talent\, and autumn charm.\nBrowse a thoughtfully curated selection of regional artisans offering handmade & heartfelt creations—from seasonal décor and gifts to unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else \n Extra special highlight! Join us Friday evening at 6 PM for a Costume Parade—come dressed in your best and show it off! Fun for kids and adults alike\, it’s the perfect way to kick off a festive fall weekend \nBring your friends and family and enjoy a warm\, welcoming atmosphere where creativity thrives\, stories are shared\, and supporting local truly matters \nMark your calendar  and come experience the magic of fall with Blue Ridge Artisan Days!
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/blue-ridge-artisan-days-fall-festival/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Appalachian Fairgrounds\, 100 Lakeview St\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season in true Blue Ridge style at Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival! \nJoin us on October 23rd from 3–7 PM  and October 24th from 9 AM – 3 PM  at the Appalachian Fairgrounds  for a cozy\, community-filled weekend of handmade goods\, local talent\, and autumn charm.\nBrowse a thoughtfully curated selection of regional artisans offering handmade & heartfelt creations—from seasonal décor and gifts to unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else \n Extra special highlight! Join us Friday evening at 6 PM for a Costume Parade—come dressed in your best and show it off! Fun for kids and adults alike\, it’s the perfect way to kick off a festive fall weekend \nBring your friends and family and enjoy a warm\, welcoming atmosphere where creativity thrives\, stories are shared\, and supporting local truly matters \nMark your calendar  and come experience the magic of fall with Blue Ridge Artisan Days!
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/blue-ridge-artisan-days-fall-festival/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Appalachian Fairgrounds\, 100 Lakeview St\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Cultural Experiences,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
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SUMMARY:"A Walk in Their Boots"
DESCRIPTION:A Walk in Their Boots is a collective of reenactors and living historians dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of America’s servicemen and women throughout our nation’s history. The group participates in events across the Southeast and beyond\, bringing history to life through authentic military encampments\, equipment\, and battle recreations. \nThis year’s event will feature an impressive collection of military vehicles\, including tanks\, half-tracks\, armored personnel carriers\, trucks\, jeeps\, motorcycles\, and more—all of which visitors will see in action. Guests can experience realistic battle reenactments representing the Spanish-American War\, World War II\, and the Vietnam War\, along with weapons-firing demonstrations and extensive military displays from each era. Exhibits will also showcase the uniforms\, equipment\, and history of opposing forces\, providing a broader understanding of the conflicts that helped shape the modern world. \nOur annual Veterans Tribute Event\, held each November since 2011\, takes place at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City\, Tennessee. The 2026 event will be held on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026. While smaller in scale than some of our larger programs\, it features the same high-quality military displays\, living history camps\, and battle reenactments. The event also includes a lecture series\, a Veterans Recognition Ceremony honoring those who have served our country\, and an Education Day on Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, offering student groups an immersive\, hands-on opportunity to learn about American military history from those dedicated to preserving it.
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/a-walk-in-their-boots/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Experiences,Educational,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Performance,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:"A Walk in Their Boots"
DESCRIPTION:A Walk in Their Boots is a collective of reenactors and living historians dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of America’s servicemen and women throughout our nation’s history. The group participates in events across the Southeast and beyond\, bringing history to life through authentic military encampments\, equipment\, and battle recreations. \nThis year’s event will feature an impressive collection of military vehicles\, including tanks\, half-tracks\, armored personnel carriers\, trucks\, jeeps\, motorcycles\, and more—all of which visitors will see in action. Guests can experience realistic battle reenactments representing the Spanish-American War\, World War II\, and the Vietnam War\, along with weapons-firing demonstrations and extensive military displays from each era. Exhibits will also showcase the uniforms\, equipment\, and history of opposing forces\, providing a broader understanding of the conflicts that helped shape the modern world. \nOur annual Veterans Tribute Event\, held each November since 2011\, takes place at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City\, Tennessee. The 2026 event will be held on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026. While smaller in scale than some of our larger programs\, it features the same high-quality military displays\, living history camps\, and battle reenactments. The event also includes a lecture series\, a Veterans Recognition Ceremony honoring those who have served our country\, and an Education Day on Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, offering student groups an immersive\, hands-on opportunity to learn about American military history from those dedicated to preserving it.
URL:https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/a-walk-in-their-boots/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site\, 2620 S. Roan St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Experiences,Educational,Family Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Performance,Outdoors
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