KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —
Friday
Maryville's Summer on Broadway event is happening Friday and Saturday. This huge event features a BBQ contest, a silent disco, vendors, food trucks, a craft beer festival and more. The event is taking place in multiple different locations. Be sure to check the schedule for more information.
The Tennessee Smokies are hosting Girl Scouts Night during Friday's game. Throughout the game, fans are invited to talk with Girl Scouts in the concourse about joining or supporting the council. The game will be followed by fireworks and fans can take a box of their favorite Girl Scouts cookies as they exit the stadium. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday
The 12th Annual Knoxville Brewfest is back at World's Fair Park Saturday. Breweries, beer and enthusiasts from all over will gather to sample fresh beers of all colors, styles and flavors. Tickets will include entry to the festival, a commemorative tasting glass, a festival map, live entertainment and beer tastings for all your favorite breweries. Ticket prices range from $25 to $60.
FreedomFest 2023 in Alcoa is happening from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the Alcoa Duck Pond. This free event includes food vendors, craft vendors, a kids’ cove, live entertainment and fireworks show at the end of the evening.
The Historic Colonial Village area of South Knoxville is putting on a free Neighborhood Block Party and Vendor Market on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., this event will feature a pop-up market with over 50 indoor and outdoor vendors and multiple activities.
Children can meet Olympic athletes and participate in bike activities for free on Saturday at Safety City. This event includes food trucks, vendors and USA Cycling giveaways. Riders are asked to bring their own bikes and helmets to ride. This event runs from 10 a.m. to noon.
Sunday
Join Knoxville Opera and Ijams at the Ijams Nature Center on Sunday for Enchanted Garden: A Musical Journey through Fairytales. This family-friendly program will include familiar favorites from stage and film and introduce you to operatic takes on the stories we all know and love. This event is from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased for this event.
The 2023 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships are happening all weekend. On Sunday, the Pro-Road championship will take place through the streets of downtown Knoxville throughout the whole day. This event is free for the public to watch.
