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Old Christmas at Fort Watauga

Sycamore Shoals State Park 1651 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN

Christmas isn’t over yet! In the 18th century colonial Americans celebrated a holiday on January 6th called Old Christmas. Visit Fort Watauga to learn about the 12 days of Christmas and discover the European roots of our modern holiday celebrations. Contact the park for detailed schedule.

Aces & Eights

Bonnie Kate Theater 115 South Sycamore St, Elizabethton, TN

Come out and enjoy live music from rock and roll cover band Aces & Eights at the historic Bonnie Kate Theater!

$10

Preston Benfield & Nathan Hardin

Bonnie Kate Theater 115 South Sycamore St, Elizabethton, TN

Don’t miss this great concert performance featuring Preston Benfield & Guest Nathan Hardin.

$15

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