Events

in carter county

Carter County Omnium

The Carter County Omnium will be June 1-2, 2024. It continues the three-race event in East Tennessee since 2006 with cash prizes of $10,000+. This points stage race combines a major climbing road race with a short time trial and a criterium (closed circuit race). For participants, it has honed their form so the next […]

Tweetsie Trail Jams – The Rocket Man Show

The City of Elizabethton, Tennessee is proud to welcome the Rocket Man Show (Elton John Tribute). Scotsman Rus Anderson is Elton John's official double for his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" world tour media campaign. Hand-picked by Elton John, Rus recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton John like no other. The Rocket […]

Covered Bridge Jams – Bluegrass Jamboree

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

The Covered Bridge Jam's Bluegrass Jamboree will feature some of the genre's most popular artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a full day of bluegrass music at Covered Bridge Park. This event is free of charge. Food trucks will be available for food and snacks purchases. Schedule Stemwinder 12:00pm Hollow […]

77th Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival

Roan Mountain State Park 1015 HWY 143, Roan Mountain, Tennessee

June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent. This festival has continued uninterrupted for over sixty years. The festival is held annually in June. […]

Covered Bridge Jams – The Lauren Cole Band

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for free concerts in the park every Saturday through August at Covered Bridge Park. Food trucks will be available for food and snacks for purchase.

Covered Bridge Jams – Dan Herrell and The Troubadours

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for free concerts in the park every Saturday through August at Covered Bridge Park. Food trucks will be available for food and snacks for purchase.

Independence Day Celebration

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Join us for a full afternoon of fun and an evening of music and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day! Food trucks will be available all day. A full breakdown of the event is as follows: 4 P.M.- Patriotic Pedal at Covered Bridge Park. Decorate your bike, strollers, wagons, scooters, or any other non-motorized vehicle and […]

First Friday – Adventure Vibes

Downtown Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN

Join us for this fun summer series and experience the streets of Downtown Elizabethton come alive for First Friday This month's First Friday is sponsored by Eastman Credit Union! 🎉 July 5th is dedicated to the outdoors and getting active with Adventure Vibes! ⛰️ Pick-up a BINGO card each month at any Zone or participating […]

Firefly 5K Run/Walk

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Main Street Elizabethton invites you to participate in the fourth annual Firefly 5K Run/Walk on Friday, July 5 at 8 PM! Run or walk throughout Downtown Elizabethton on the July First Friday's Adventure Vibes to support downtown revitalization. The streets will be filled with Music, Shopping, Dining, and Fun! The race starts and finishes by […]

First Friday – Hometown Vibes

Downtown Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN

Join us for this fun summer series and experience the streets of Downtown Elizabethton come alive for First Friday. This month's First Friday is sponsored by Debby Gibson Real Estate Co! 🎉 August 2nd is dedicated to our local community as we close out the summer series with Hometown Vibes.🤎 Pick-up a BINGO card each […]

Rockin’ On The Doe ft. On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Join Covered Bridge Jam's Rockin' on the Doe as we welcome On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band! This FREE concert will take place on E. Elk Ave. in front of the Monument (just in front of Covered Bridge Park entrance) as we close down roads and rock all night to the Eagles best […]

Covered Bridge Jams – Dimestore Cowboys

Covered Bridge Park 705 3rd St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for free concerts in the park every Saturday through August at Covered Bridge Park. Food trucks will be available for food and snacks for purchase.

seasonal Events

Each year, Carter County businesses, organizations, and community members come together to host a multitude of great events!

SPRING

Peter’s Hollow Egg Fight • March

Spring Naturalists Rally • April

Carter Mansion Celebration • April

Stateline Drive-In Theater • April to September

Antique Car Show & Cruise In • April to October

Music & Miles Half Marathon • May

Roan Mountain Summer Concert Series • May to August

Roan Mountain Farmers Market • May to September

SUMMER

Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals • June

Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival • June

Roan Groan Bike Race • June

Covered Bridge Jams • June to September

Elizabethton River Riders Baseball • June to September

Fourth of July Boat Parade • July

Xtreme Roan Adventures Youth Rally • July

FALL & WINTER

Fall Naturalists Rally • September

Overmountain Victory Trail • March to September

Covered Bridge Celebration • September

Downtown Elizabethton’s Trick-or-Treat • October

Small Business Saturday • November

Skate by The Doe • November-January

Colonial Harvest Celebration • November

Elizabethton Christmas Tree Lighting • November

Roan Mountain Christmas Tree Lighting • December

Downtown Elizabethton Christmas Parade • December