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. […]
Bluegrass Jamboree will start at 5pm and features Stem Winder, Tim Decker & TN River and Ralph Stanley II. Covered Bridge Jams is a FREE summer concert series Saturday nights. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy some great music at our beautiful Covered Bridge Park! Food trucks will be available as well. Huge thanks […]
The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 44th season June 2, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN and continues every weekend in June beginning each evening at 8:00 PM in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater. Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by a cast of local performers against […]
The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 44th season June 2, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN and continues every weekend in June beginning each evening at 8:00 PM in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater. Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by a cast of local performers against […]
Mark your calendars and have your lawn chair at the ready for the Friday night concert series at the Roan Mountain State Park amphitheater! 5/26 The Corklickers 6/2 The Bog Blossoms 6/9 Anthony Wayne Vibe 6/23 Roan Crows 6/30 Stemwinder 7/7 Playing in the Parks 7/14 The Fitzgeralds 7/21 The Repossessed 7/28 Nowhere Valley 8/4 […]
The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 44th season June 2, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN and continues every weekend in June beginning each evening at 8:00 PM in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater. Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by a cast of local performers against […]
The Roan Mountain Community Park free spring concert series has a great line-up of all types of local/mountain music presented by some of the best local and regional musicians. Music begins at 6:00 pm on the Erik Anderson Community Park Stage.
Covered Bridge Jams is a FREE summer concert series Saturday nights from 7pm-9pm. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy some great music at our beautiful Covered Bridge Park! Food trucks will be available as well. Huge thanks to Northeast Community Credit Union for sponsoring this event!
The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 44th season June 2, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN and continues every weekend in June beginning each evening at 8:00 PM in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater. Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by a cast of local performers against […]
Mark your calendars and have your lawn chair at the ready for the Friday night concert series at the Roan Mountain State Park amphitheater! 5/26 The Corklickers 6/2 The Bog Blossoms 6/9 Anthony Wayne Vibe 6/23 Roan Crows 6/30 Stemwinder 7/7 Playing in the Parks 7/14 The Fitzgeralds 7/21 The Repossessed 7/28 Nowhere Valley 8/4 […]
The celebration features a special opening ceremony with prayer, National Anthem, 21 Gun Salute and the Pledge of Allegiance. The day continues with patrons enjoying free inflatables, live music on the stage, concessions for sale, a patriotic bike parade, patriotic pup pageant, a beauty pageant, dance team recitals and a day filled with patriotism and […]
The Roan Mountain Community Park free summer concert series has a great line-up of all types of local/mountain music presented by some of the best local and regional musicians. Music begins at 6:00 pm on the Erik Anderson Community Park Stage.
Each year, Carter County businesses, organizations, and community members come together to host a multitude of great events!
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
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 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
