Fall is one of our favorite times of year in East Tennessee. From football Saturdays and live music to pumpkin patches, Halloween nights, festivals, and community traditions, there’s always something to look forward to. Here are a few of our picks for fall 2026.
Fall Festivals & Family Fun
Tennessee Valley Fair
A classic East Tennessee tradition with rides, fair food, live entertainment, competitions, and plenty of family fun.
Mayfield Farm Park Fall Festival
Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, a Silo Light Show, live music, and more than 40 family-friendly activities.
Schulz Bräu Oktoberfest
Three weeks of German food, music, and Oktoberfest celebrations in downtown Knoxville.
Halloween
BOO! at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating, costumes, entertainment, and not-too-scary Halloween fun throughout Zoo Knoxville.
Trick or Treat in the Cave
A unique Halloween experience inside Cherokee Caverns.
Concerts & Live Music
Football & Sports
Tennessee Volunteers Football
There’s nothing quite like a Saturday in Knoxville during football season. Pick a game, wear your orange, and soak up the game-day atmosphere.
Fall High School Football
Friday night lights, marching bands, packed bleachers, and a little hometown football spirit.
Cars, Jeeps & Motorcycles
Clinch River Fall Antique Festival
Spend the weekend browsing antiques, vintage finds, crafts, food, and local treasures in historic downtown Clinton.
Fall Rod Runs, Jeep Rides & Motorcycle Events
Fall is prime season for car shows, rod runs, Jeep events, and motorcycle rides throughout East Tennessee. We’ll keep adding specific events and dates as they’re announced.
Runs & Races
November & Thanksgiving
Fall Pumpkin Patch & Family Fun
Blackburn Farm Pumpkin Patch
Local family-owned farm and pumpkin patch offering classic fall fun for families, including pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, food, and seasonal activities.
Keep Exploring
There’s always something happening around East Tennessee in the fall. Pick an event, gather your people, and make a day of it—we’ll keep adding favorites throughout the season.