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WXBQ Area Events and Happenings
A listing of nearby events, happenings and activities the Rabbit thought you might enjoy
The Rabbit knows that many WXBQ listeners enjoy getting out and partaking of the excitement around us, so we keep a list of some of the upcoming local events, concerts, festival, and activities here on our website. When you are looking for something to do or some place to go, stop by the Rabbit's "Area Events" page for some suggestions.
Pickin At The Park in Morristown May 7, 2009 thru September 24, 2009
Pickin At The Park is a non profit venue of acoustic musicians for the preservation and promotion of acoustic roots music. Pickin At The Park in Morristown starts Thursday, May 7th, and will be hosted every Thursday from May till September. It is free of charge to the public. This event will be at the Fred Miller Park in Morristown, each Thursday muscians will begin playing at 6:00pm. Information on the weekly events can be found online at /www.pickinAtFredMillerPark.com .
State Street Farmers Market June 13, 2009 Saturday mornings from May till October
State Street Farmers Market in the Downtown Center on State Street is open. The Farmers Market is open from May till October on Saturdays from 7am till 11:30am. This is the 10th year that the market has been in operation. Come enjoy fresh produce, local farmers selling locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Fun Fest Store Grand Opening June 20, 2009 9:00am
The Fun Fest Store will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. on the lower level of Kingsport Town Center (Fort Henry Mall). There will be exciting new promotions in the Fun Fest Store this year, beginning with a Friends of Festus giveaway this weekend. Anyone that shops in the Fun Fest Store on July 20-21 can be entered to win a VIP package to the Sunset Concert Series. This is in addition to surprise promotions throughout the month the store is open. Tickets are $10 per night of the Sunset Series. New this year, tickets for the Sunset Series will also be available at all Zoomerz locations beginning June 20th or at the Fun Fest Store for $10. Ticket prices will increase to $15 at all outlets on July 10th, 2009.
Greeneville Astro's Baseball June 22, 2009
Greeneville Astro's at Pioneer Park in Greeneville, Tn. all summer long. Bring the family, grab some hot dogs and enjoy the games. To view a complete schedule visit /www.greenevilleastros.com .
Jonesborough Days July 3, 2009 thru July 5, 2009
The annual Jonesborough Days in Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee, will be held July 3rd through 5th. The celebration will feature arts and crafts, festival foods, live entertainment including youth performers, and a parade through Downtown Jonesborough on Friday, July 3rd at 10am. For more information visit the Jonesborough town website at www.jonesboroughtn.org.
Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks at Freedom Hall July 4, 2009 beginning at 3:00 pm
The huge Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks presented by Food City will be held at Freedom Hall in Johnson City on Saturday, July 4th. Live bands will perform beginning at 5:00pm and the biggest fireworks show in the region will begin at 9:55pm. The fireworks will be choreographed to music broadcast live on 96.9 WXBQ. Admission is free. Bring you lawn chairs or blankets for a great American family event.
Thriving Ivory at Capone's July 6, 2009 8:00pm
Come join the fun, listen to some great music, enjoy great food and hang out with friends. Thriving Ivory and Pilot Blind are set to take the stage at Capone's on Monday, July 6th at 8:00pm. Capone's is located at 227 E. Main Street in Johnson City, Tennessee. For more information /www.caponesjc.com. .
Fun Fest in Kingsport July 10, 2009 thru July 18, 2009
Fun Fest is the best part of summer in Upper East Tennessee with days of concerts, sports, children's events and much more. Kicking off the concert series is April Taylor & Joey and Rory opening for Luke Bryan on Thursday, July 16th. On Friday, July 17th will be North Fork Switchgrass and Driving Miss Crazy featuring Trey Hensley opening for Peter Frampton and on Saturday night, July 18th, two crowd pleasing tribute bands will open for The Marshall Tucker Band. Also while you are there you can run in the Crazy 8s, 8-K race, see hot air balloons, fireworks, parade, play kickball and more - just have FUN! Concert information and ticket prices will be posted as soon as they become available. For more information, visit www.funfest.net.
Jonathan Singleton at Steele Creek Park July 10, 2009 7:00pm
Jonathan Singleton & The Grove are set to perform at Steele Creek Park on Saturday, July 10th at 7:00pm. This concert is free to the public. Get the family and bring some chairs or a blanket and come out for a evening of great music.
Swing For The Cure July 11, 2009 7:30am
The "Swing For The Cure" Golf Tournament to raise Breast Cancer Awareness is set for July 11th, 2009 at the Twin Creeks Golf Course in Chuckley, Tn. Registration for the tournament is at 7:30am. By being involved in fund raisers such as this, you are supporting the research that it will take to help end this deadly disease. The cost to enter this tournament is $50.00 per person this includes Green Fees, Cart & Lunch. There will be prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin, Hole-in-one and much more. For registration information you can call Lizanne Woodson at 423-747-9296.
White's Mill Blue Grass & BBQ July 11, 2009 6pm-9pm White's Mill is hosting their 4th Blue Grass and BBQ from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday, July 11th. The cost of the BBQ Dinner and music is $8.00 and if you just want to enjoy the music you can do that for $2.00. The Muffin Man from Abingdon will be selling desserts. Bring a chair and enjoy the evening at the Mill. Entertainment will be provided by Bill McCall and Friends, Jan Benschop and other local musicians. For more information or directions call 276-628-2960.
Drowning Pool at the Electric Cowboy July 14, 2009 Doors open at 7:30pm
Drowning Pool with The Third Age are set to perform at the Electric Cowboy on Tuesday, July 14th. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Ticket prices are $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door the night of the show.
Eric Church at the Electric Cowboy July 15, 2009
TCB Concerts presents Eric Church in concert on Wednesday, July 15th at the Electric Cowboy in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, June 12th at 10:00am at /www.ticketalternative.com. and at the Electric Cowboy.
South Holston Fly Fishing Fest July 18, 2009 10am-6pm
Come enjoy the beautiful South Holston River for the South Holston Fly Fishing Fest, it's an exciting and extensive line-up of anglers, artists, activities and vendors. This event is a fundraiser for River's Way Outdoor Adventure Center. River's Way is a non-profit organization that primarily works with youth with disabilities and youth from disadvantaged backgroundsusing team building activites and outdoor adventure programming to promote positive and measurable change. The Festival includes activities such as Bamboo Rod building and casting, Fly tying, Casting Demos, Kayaking demos, and much more, there will also be live bluegrass music and great food. For more details and directions visit /www.www.southholstonflyfishingfest.com.com .
Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness July 25, 2009
Prepare for high-flyin', car-crushin' action when Monster Truck Madness heads to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 25. The event will be held inside Bristol Motor Speedway to give these machines plenty of room to flex their muscle. Kids young and old will enjoy seeing these monsters fly through the air with ease, crushing everything in their path. Trucks will race around the Bristol Motor Speedway infield during two qualifying rounds. Eliminations will roll off after qualifying is complete. After the racing champion is crowned, the trucks return for everyone's favorite event, freestyle. In freestyle, drivers will perform stunts and moves you never thought possible. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Kids 10 and under are $5.
Virginia Highlands Festival July 25, 2009 thru August 9,2009
Multi-faceted activities and performances await you at the Virginia Highlands Festival held in Historic Abingdon and the surrounding area. The Festival offers fine art and crafts, antiques, performing and literary arts, local history, the great outdoors, home and garden events, and fun for kids of all ages!
2nd Annual downtown Bristol July 31, 2009 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Downtown Bristol concert series "It's Great On State" is back this year. Bands tentatively scheduled to perform are Simplified, The Smart Bros, New Familiars, Christabel and the Jons, Langhorn Slim, Bombadil, Yo' Mama's Big Fat Booty Band and the Asheville Horns. Two bands will perform each night on July 31, August 15 and September 11. The concerts start at 7:00pm on the Downtown Center stage. There is no charge for these concerts.
All Harley Drag Racing August 7, 2009 thru August 9, 2009
The deep rumbles of Harley-Davidsons will fill the air Aug. 7-9, 2009 as the AHDRA Rush Racing Products; Thunder In The Valley Nationals invades Bristol Dragway for three days of ground-pounding excitement. Fans will want to take in the sights and sounds of some of the meanest Harley-Davidsons the All Harley Drag Racing Association has to offer. The Pro Categories showcase insanely fast racing, including the thrilling Top Fuel Nitro-powered Harleys. The Top Fuel bikes are sure to please as they scream down the famed quarter-mile in Thunder Valley at speeds in excess of 200 mph. With 16 classes of competition and tons of vendors, there is something for everyone at the Thunder In The Valley Nationals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally August 7, 2009 and August 8, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington county Virginia is having it's annual Hot Air Balloon Rally August 7th and 8th at the 4-H Center in Washington County Virignia. Their will be 14 hot air balloons there including the world's tallest; The Energizer Bunny "Hot Hare" Balloon. The Energizer Bunny Balloon inflated, stands 15 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, and it's ears alone are the same size as the average hot air balloon. The weekend will consist of 4 balloon launches, arts and crafts vendors, as well as activities for the kids. The cost of admission each night is $5 per person and children under 12 are free, ALL proceeds go to help serve the children and youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Family Fun Day August 8, 2009 12pm-4pm
Family Fun Day, entirely free for everyone. Saturday, August 8th from 12pm-4pm at Latture Field in Abingdon. There will be inflatables, the Rock Wall, games, prizes, face painting, music, sand art, a dunking booth, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn. Everyone is invited. For more information call 276-628-8659. This event is being made possible by several area churches.
Jeff Dunham in Roanoke August 16, 2009 5:00 pm
Jeff Dunham brings his Spark of Insanity show to the Roanoke Civic Center on Sunday, August 16th. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, online at Tickets.com or by phone (888) 397-3100. Doors open at 4:00pm and the show starts at 5:00pm. For more info about Jeff visit JeffDunham.com.
Race Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway August 21, 2009 and August 22, 2009
Race Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will kick off on Friday, August 21st when the gates open at 9:00am, practice and qualifying will take place all day, then at 8pm the green flag for the Food City 250 will fall. On Saturday, August 22nd at 7:30pm get geared up for the Sharpie 500.
Appalachian Fair August 24, 2009 thru August 29, 2009
The Appalachian Fair in Gray, Tennessee is always fun for the whole family with games, rides, livestock, and lots of great food. Admission to the Fairgrounds is as follows: Adults $8,Children 6-11 $3, Children 5 & under free with an Adult. Mainstage events will be posted as they are determined.
Washington County Fair - Abingdon September 14, 2009 thru September 19, 2009
The annual Washington County Fair and Burley Festival in Abingdon, Virginia, will run September 14th through 19th. Activities include educational exhibits, concerts, talent shows, beauty pageants, and a parade. Daily exhibits will include farm equipment, crops, tobacco, livestock, foods, and flowers. There will be nightly concerts at 8:00 pm on the entertainment stage. Performers will include Monday night; Bomshel, Tuesday night, Carter's Cord, Wednesday night, Zac Brown Band, Thursday night, Heid Newfield, Friday night,Keith Anderson and Saturday night,Jake Owen Click here to visit the Washington County Fairground.
Rhythm & Roots Reunion - Downtown Bristol September 18, 2009 thru September 20, 2009
The annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival will be held on the weekend of September 18th-20th on State Street in Downtown Bristol. There will be three major outdoor stages, eight indoor venues, and five acoustic tents all on State Street in Downtown Bristol. Entertainers will include Patty Loveless, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge,Gene Watson and the Holston Mountain Boys and many more. For more information and ticket prices click here to log onto the Rhythm & Roots official website.
Unicoi Apple Festival October 2, 2009 thru October 3, 2009
The Unicoi County Apple Festival has become an annual tradition for local residents and visitors alike, as thousands fill the streets of downtown Erwin the first Friday and Saturday of October for entertainment, unique crafts, food and fellowship. The festival features more than 300 handmade craft vendors, gospel entertainment, a children's area, cooking contests, apple butter making, and much more. The festival will be held October 2nd and 3rd, from 8 am to 8 pm. For more information about the Unicoi Apple Festival visit the www.unicoicounty.org.
Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival October 11, 2009 11am - 7pm
Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad invite you to the Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival. The highest mountains in Virginia will have their fall "coats of many colors" on, so bring your camera when you visit. Enjoy the spectacular views and watch close up the molasses and apple butter making. And you can buy some to take home along with great memories. This traditional mountain festival also features a craft show, live music with some of the region's best mountain music makers, dancing, chicken BBQ dinner plus a gigantic bake sale. It is held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall on Rt. 58 in the Whitetop Community.
Sharky 500 October 17, 2009
On October 17th Speedway Children's Charities & Bristol Motor Speedway will drop thousands of rubber sharks into Beaver Creek racing 500 yards to see which one takes the checkered flag in the Sharky 500. The owners of the winning sharks have the opportunity to win one of several terrific prizes including $5000 to Grand Home Furnishings, a Universal Studios vacation package and more. The sharks are $10.00 and all proceeds go to the Bristol chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.
