Aug 15 Thursday
Experience the 2024 Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair August 15-24, 2024! 10 days of Family Fun and Entertainment! There’s so much to see and do that you can’t see it all in one visit! Thrilling rides, food, concerts, tractor pulls, monster trucks, pageants, livestock shows, Fiddlers Grove Historic Village, Pick Tennessee Experience, Travel TN and so much more! Exhibits such as fine arts, photography, stained glass, quilts, and more. Farm and exotic animal exhibits, educational shows, poultry and rabbit shows, antique car show, school exhibits, commercial exhibits, kids’ night and entertainment on 15 stages. Horse and Mule events will be August 3-4 and August 9-10 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN. Visit wilsoncountytnstatefair.com for tickets and details or call (615)443-2626.
Aug 17 Saturday
The American Heart Association welcomes the public to the Greater Knoxville Heart Walk, Saturday August 17 at Zoo Knoxville. The event opens at 8:15 and the two-mile walk kicks off after a brief introduction and ceremony at 8:30. While we encourage fundraising for the American Heart Association, this event is open to the public who wants to learn more about heart health. At the family-friendly walk, you'll have the opportunity to learn hands-only CPR, get a slew of heart-healthy resources, and see the animals at the zoo for free! Families welcome, dogs must stay home per zoo policy. Learn more and register now at greaterknoxvilleheartwalk.org.
Fun with Farragut’s Fleet, a Farragut family favorite, returns to Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road, from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. This free event is a way for kids to get up close and personal with big equipment used by the Town of Farragut Public Works and private companies such as Rural Metro, Vulcan Materials and more.
For more information, contact Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org.
Sep 15 Sunday
Aspiring Picassos rejoice, Art Fest returns in 2024! Enjoy interactive art activities from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Our young participants are sure to enjoy the various art activities, and adults are encouraged to take part as well. This free event is sponsored by the Farragut Arts & Beautification Committee.
For more information about Parks & Rec events, visit farragutparksandrec.org or contact Recreation and Event Manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org.