Events

in carter county

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.

Gathering At Sycamore Shoals

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

Join the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga in honor of the Overmountain Men and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The 244th anniversary of the “Gathering at Sycamore Shoals" will be celebrated with a memorial service and a ceremonial wreath laying. Free Admission.

Free

Covered Bridge Days 2024

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

The Elizabethton Parks and Recreation is excited to bring you Covered Bridge Days 2024! We'll have more arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, kid's activities, fireworks and much more. Check out the schedule below and we hope to see everyone there! Friday September 20 *Kid’s Island* 11am-8pm Inflatables/Attractions 2pm-3pm Foam Party 3pm-4pm Magician 4pm-5pm Foam […]

Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals

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

Join us for a weekend of living history during the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Enjoy historical demonstrations, displays, and presentations as you re-live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution. Free Admission.

Free

50th Annual OVTA – Watauga River Crossing

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

For the past 50 years members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain. On September 25, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 244 years ago. Free Admission.

Free

Thriving Through The Thicket

Years in the making, we are thrilled to announce our First Annual Thriving Through The Thicket music festival, a benefit for Recovery Resources TN. This will be a Friday evening, and Saturday event hosting lots of regional talent including some very close to home. This is a family friendly event with activities for the kids, […]

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