Meet the Mountains, Smoky Mountain Fan Fest, community yard sale and more | Weekend Events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Meet the Mountains, Smoky Mountain Fan Fest, a community yard sale and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

Meet the Mountains Festival

Outdoor activities, live music, vendors and more.

• Friday and Saturday
• Winged Deer Park, Johnson City
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Honeybee Conference

Event featuring all things beekeeping including vendors, a silent auction, meet & greet discussions and more.

• Friday and Saturday
• Towering Oaks Baptist Church (1985 Buckingham Road, Greeneville)
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Border Bash

Music from Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels with Anthony Childress.

• Friday, activities start at 6 p.m.
• Country Music Mural in Downtown Bristol, Tennessee
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Music on the Square

Music by Kris Truselsen & the Farm and Fun Time Band, Italian-style food truck The Wicked Pissah Deli will be on site.

• Friday, 7 – 9 p.m.
• Downtown Jonesborough
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Smoky Mountain Fan Fest

Event with movie, television, anime and video game actors and actresses. Vendors will also be on site.

• Saturday and Sunday
• Meadowview Conference Center, Kingsport
• More information

Kingsport Tomato Fest

Live music, tomato contest, kid activities and more.

• Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon
• Kingsport Farmers Market
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High Knob Outdoor Fest

Stargazing, hiking, outdoor yoga and more.

• Kicks off Saturday, runs until Aug. 18
• Norton, Virginia
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Groovy Grover’s First Birthday Soiree

Vendors, live music and more celebrating the restaurant’s first anniversary.

• Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Groovy Grover’s (426 West Walnut Street Unit 1, Johnson City)
• More information

St. Jude Benefit Yard Sale

Indoor community yard sale benefiting the 2024 East Tennessee St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Walk/Run.

• Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Westerly Heights Baptist Church (628 N. Center Street, Johnson City)

Girl Scouts S’mores Event

The Girl Scouts of the Appalachians Highlands are celebrating “National S’mores Day” with a free event.

• Saturday, noon – 2 p.m.
• Appalachian Highlands Leadership Center (1100 Woodland Avenue, Johnson City)
• More information

Johnson City Emancipation Saturday

Local community organizations, live music, local food, vendors and a splash pad.

• Saturday, noon – 9 p.m.
• Carver Park, Johnson City
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Bristol, Tennessee National Night Out

Hosted by the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department. The National Night Out campaign aims to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

• Saturday, 5 – 7 p.m.
• Tennessee Middle School (840 Alabama Street)
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Crumley House Polynesian Beach Party

The event will benefit the Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. News Channel 11’s Kelly Goetz will emcee the event.

• Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
• The Farm at Jackson Bridge (1090 Taylor Bridge Road, Jonesborough)
• More information

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