Monroe County Events
There’s always something exciting happening in Monroe County!
From toe-tapping concerts and foodie festivals to historic celebrations and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is where you discover the roots of Tennessee — and make memories you’ll want to relive again and again.
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
May 22, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Monroe County
2026 Monroe Rodeo
May 29 - 30, 2026
Gates Open 5:30PM
Monroe Area Council for the Arts
Kids Arts Camp
June 01, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Monroe Area Council for the Arts
Youth Music Enrichment Camp
Jun 08, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tellico Trout Festival
June 12 & 13, 2026
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
June 13, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Great Tellico History Day
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
June 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Madisonville Main Street
Independence Day Festival
July 4, 2026
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Summer of Love Festival
Summer of Love Hippie Festival
July 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center and Tellico Plains Kiwanis
THE TELLICO PLAINS BEARD AND MOUSTACHE SHOW
June 27, 2026
5PM-7:30PM
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
Siege Garrison
August 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MACA
World of Wine 2026
August 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
CASA Monroe Rodeo
4TH Annual CASA Monroe Rodeo
September 11 - 12 , 2026
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Fall Crawl
September 24, 2026
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Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
October 23, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
King's Birthday Garrison
November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
November 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
Christmas Garrison
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Adventure is wide open! Answer the call of the mountains, browse local shops, savor great food, and dive into our day trips and itinerary guides to explore our county!
The Mudpuppy
Dynamic Panic Band Live
May 22, 2026
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Legacy Horse Ranch at Rarity Bay
Gaited Horse Clinic
May 30, 2026
10AM
Sweetwater Taps
Pints with Patriots Veterans Social
June 3, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The Blue Opossum
Hidden Rivers
June 12, 2026
5:30PM
Monroe County Friends of Animals - Eastbourne Animal Center
Paws for the Cause - Golf Tournament
June 13, 2026
9AM
Monroe Area Council for the Arts
Youth Theatre Enrichment Camp
June 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Whistlestop Manor
FATHER'S DAY MURDER MYSTERY LUNCH
June 20, 2026
1:00PM
East Coast Adventures
17.76 Merica
July 4, 2026
7:00 AM - 2:00PM
East Coast Adventures
The Cherokee Ultra
July 18, 2026
7AM
Tennessee Slugfest
Tennessee SLUGFEST 6
June 27, 2026
5PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
August 21, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Monroe County Airport
Appreciation Day
August 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
September 12, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
September 25, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
10th Annual Cherohala Skyway Festival – Josh Graves Music Tribute
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Madisonville Main Street
Lighting of The Square
November 27, 2026
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Madisonville Main Street
Christmas Festival on the Square
December 12, 2026
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Monroe Area Council for the Arts
Youth Art Enrichment Camp
May 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Madisonville Main Street
Farmers & Makers Market
Every Thursday
5:00PM-8:00PM
Smoky Mountain Wheelmen
Cherohala Challenge
June 6, 2026
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The Blue Opossum
The 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour
June 12, 2026
7:00PM
Tsali Notch Vineyard
June Pop - Up Market at The Notch
June 13, 2026
12:00PM - 3:00PM
The Mudpuppy
Liquid Velvet Live
June 19, 2026
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
June 26, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
July 11, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
July 24, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
August 8, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
The Lily Pad Boutique
Fashion That Fits event with French Dressing Jeans
April 22, 2026
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Madisonville Main Street
Scarecrow Stroll Begins
September 7, 2026
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Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival
September 12-13, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
October 10, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Halloween in the City
October 31, 2026
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Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
November 27, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
December 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM