Name: Watermelon Festival
Start: 2025-08-24T11:00:00-04:00

Dive into the sweetness at McDonald Farm for the “2nd Annual Watermelon Festival”! 🍉 Immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to everything watermelon – from refreshing drinks to sweet candies, intricate statues, and captivating art. Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, August 24th, from 11am to 4pm, for a celebration of this delicious and versatile fruit in all its forms. It’s a festival of flavors and creativity you won’t want to miss! 🎨🍉

Local Event: Watermelon Festival

Hamilton County

Chattanooga Metropolitan Area

Chattanooga

Tennessee

Watermelon Festival

Dive into the sweetness at McDonald Farm for the “2nd Annual Watermelon Festival”! 🍉 Immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to...

Little Heartbeat 4d Studio welcomes the Hixson/Chattanooga community to our new 4D baby Ultrasound Studio

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Grand Opening/Open House

Little Heartbeat 4d Studio welcomes the Hixson/Chattanooga community to our new 4D baby Ultrasound Studio

The Signal

Bop To The Top Music Celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical!
Join us for a high-energy dance party and specially curated set to celebrate Hannah and HSM along with more hits from Camp Rock, Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth, and your favorite Disney stars.&nbsp;
Expect full audience participation, music videos, and dancing on stage!
Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to Bop to the Top.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/145757/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Bop To The Top - 18+

Bop To The Top - 18+

Bop To The Top Music Celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical!
Join us for a high-energy dance party and...

Mountain Arts Community Center

Join us for an unforgettable treasure hunt during the World’s Longest Yard Sale at the Mountain Arts Community Center in Signal Mountain!
From Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, The MACC will transform into a vibrant indoor and outdoor marketplace filled with unique finds, vintage treasures, and one-of-a-kind items from vendors across the region.
Shoppers can explore a wide variety of goods including:
• Vintage and antique finds
• Repurposed and upcycled items
• Retro décor and collectibles
• Architectural salvage
• Thrifted treasures
• Unique garage and attic discoveries
• Handmade artisan goods that complement the vintage and repurposed theme
This special market captures the true spirit of the 127 Yard Sale — treasure hunting, nostalgia, storytelling, and the thrill of discovering something unexpected.
Dozens of vendors will be set up indoors and outdoors, creating a comfortable and exciting shopping experience while you explore all the amazing booths and hidden gems.
Signal Mountain is one of the most popular stops along the 127 Yard Sale route, drawing thousands of shoppers each year looking for incredible deals and memorable finds.
Bring your friends, take your time browsing, and see what treasures you can uncover!
Event Details
📍 Mountain Arts Community Center
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
📅 August 6–9, 2026
🕖 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

Local Event: 127 Yard Sale at The MACC

127 Yard Sale at The MACC

Join us for an unforgettable treasure hunt during the World’s Longest Yard Sale at the Mountain Arts Community Center in Signal...

Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District

🌿 Chattanooga Farmers Market Series 🌿
Join Shop the Market at every other Thursday from May through September for an afternoon of fresh flavors, local goods, and community connection at the beautiful 
Chattanooga Choo-Choo! 
From 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, shop a thoughtfully curated selection of regional farmers, growers, bakers, and farm-adjacent vendors offering the very best our local community has to share. Whether you’re picking up farm-fresh produce for the week, discovering handmade pantry items, or simply enjoying a stroll with friends, this market is designed to celebrate and support local agriculture in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
🧑‍🌾 What You’ll Find
• Fresh, locally grown fruits &amp; vegetables
• Eggs, meats &amp; dairy products
• Scratch-made baked goods
• Honey, jams, sauces &amp; shelf-stable goods
• Flowers, plants &amp; farm-based items
• Other traditional farmers market favorites
This market is intentionally farm-forward, ensuring a true farmers market experience where shoppers can meet the people who grow and make their food. Each date features a rotating mix of vendors, so there’s always something new to explore.
Bring your reusable bags, invite a friend, and come enjoy an afternoon of shopping local, supporting regional farmers, and soaking in the vibrant community spirit! 🌻

Local Event: Farmers Market at the Choo-Choo

Farmers Market at the Choo-Choo

🌿 Chattanooga Farmers Market Series 🌿
Join Shop the Market at every other Thursday from May through September for an afternoon...

The Gringos Indie Rock Indie Rock band from Athens, GA. That’s it.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151630/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: The Gringos

The Gringos

The Gringos Indie Rock Indie Rock band from Athens, GA. That’s it.View Tickets & More Info

Chattanooga Zoo

Our friends at Magic Lamp Entertainment are bringing your favorite princesses and pirates - like Ariel, Cinderella, Moana, Captain Jack Sparrow and more (exact character roster TBA) - to the Zoo for photos and meet and greets. Plus, embark on a treasure hunt, visit spectacular behind-the-scenes Zoo animals, chat with our knowledgeable Zoo Keepers and watch our animals enjoy special themed enrichment activities. Kids 12 and under who wear a&nbsp;costume&nbsp;get 50% off admission. Let's have a day of fun and adventure!

Local Event: Pirates, Parrots & Princesses

Pirates, Parrots & Princesses

Our friends at Magic Lamp Entertainment are bringing your favorite princesses and pirates - like Ariel, Cinderella, Moana,...

Keith Anderson Country Singer/Songwriter Keith Anderson’s latest song “I’ll Bring The Music” sums up Anderson to a T. &nbsp;That is one thing that you can always say about this academic athlete from Miami, OK, who has always excelled at anything he has put his mind to, is he WILL bring the Music.
Although he has co-written hits for other artists, most notably “Lost In This Moment”, the No. 1 smash for Big &amp; Rich which garnered him a CMA and ACM Song of the Year nomination, Anderson does not write with other artists in mind. “I think I’ll always write about what I know and feel–and typically with myself in mind. However, I write a lot and I keep the songs that are really speaking to me when I’m recording, &nbsp;and pitch everything else to other artists”, says Anderson. &nbsp;Anderson also co-wrote the Grammy-nominated, “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)” for Garth Brooks and George Jones, “The Bed” for Gretchen Wilson and “Barn Burner” for Jason Michael Carroll.
His debut CD, “Three Chord Country and American Rock &amp; Roll”, was certified Gold and garnered two Top 10 hits (accompanied by two No. 1 music videos), “Pickin’ Wildflowers,” and “Every Time I Hear Your Name,” along with two Top 30 hits “XXL” and “Podunk”. &nbsp;This success prompted music trades Billboard and Radio &amp; Records to name him country music’s No. 1 New Male Artist of 2005 and the top new solo country artist of the year.
It wasn’t just his music that was getting attention. Anderson was named one of People Magazine’s “50 Hottest Bachelors”, and Men’s Fitness Magazine’s, “Ultimate Country Star”.
Anderson’s sophomore CD garnered the biggest hit of his career, “I StillMiss You”, which peaked at #2 and another Top 25 hit, “Sunday Morning In America”.
Taking the lead with other gold and platinum artists, Anderson decided &nbsp;to take hold of the reigns this time by launching his music his own way and letting the fans help drive his music and passion. “ “I’ll Bring the Music” has had a huge resonance with the fans.” says Anderson. “As I tour all over the country, that is the song that gets them on their feet and is the song they are still singing as they head out the door. It reminds me of how “Pickin’ Wildflowers moved them”. &nbsp;And now Sirius XM Radio is “Dancin to the beat” as it has been added to The Highway channel 59’s program, “On The Horizon”.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147474/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson Country Singer/Songwriter Keith Anderson’s latest song “I’ll Bring The Music” sums up Anderson to a T.  That is...

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