Friday, September 20, 2013
The weather is finally cooling down and the leaves are about to change. With fall right around the corner, now is a great time to head out to local events with your friends and family. Here’s a list of a few things going on in Knoxville this fall.
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Movies on Market Square, every Friday night, downtown Knoxville
The Knox County Public Library present Movies on Market Square beginning September 13th and running through October 18th. This FREE event happens every Friday night beginning at dusk in downtown Knoxville. Bring your chairs, blankets, and –of course– the kids for these fun, family friendly movies. For a list of the movies shown, visit their website.
34th annual Greek Fest, September 20-22, Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm, Sunday 12 pm-6 pm, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike.
Enjoy authentic Greek food, Greek pastries, live music and traditional Greek dancing. Admission is $2.00 for adults. Weekend Passes are $3.00. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit http://saintgeorgeknoxville.com/GreekFest.dsp
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7th Annual Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival: A Celebration of the Life of Howard (Louie Bluie) Armstrong, Saturday, September 28, 10 am- 8 pm at Cove Lake State Park, Caryville, TN
The Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival is named in honor of Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, internationally acclaimed string band musician who grew up in the area and became one of the nation's finest string band musicians, as well as artist, storyteller, and writer. Enjoy live music, theater performances, a kid’s fun-zone, craft fair, and food court. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. For more information, visit http://louiebluie.org/
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Foothills Fall Festival, October 11-13, downtown Maryville, TN
Nestled at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville, Tennessee hosts the #1 family event in East Tennessee. Enjoy music from local and famous entertainers, works from over 75 artists and crafters while the kids explore Children's Adventure Land. For a full schedule of concerts and events, visit http://www.foothillsfallfestival.com/.