East Tennessee's favorite history festival is back and bigger than ever this year! Make plans to bring your friends and family and have a blast with your East Tennessee past in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The event is free and has something for everyone to enjoy.
The Fair will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with special reenactments, activities, and tours. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society, along with dozens of businesses, historical organizations, museums, musicians, and individuals, the East Tennessee History Festival features fun and educational activities highlighting the people, places, stories, and events that comprise the shared history of our 35-county region.
The East Tennessee History Fair will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and it is free and open to the public.
The East Tennessee History Fair is sponsored by Knoxville CBID, Clayton Bank and Trust, Comcast, WBIR Channel 10, and WDVX.