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.
Sarah’s Paw Paradise
Halloween Photo Pop Up Day
October 7, 2026
10:00AM-2:00PM
Madisonville
Farmers & Makers Market
October 8, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Tsali Notch Vineyard
October Pop-Up Market
October 10, 2026
12:00PM - 3:00 PM
Madisonville
Farmers & Makers Market
October 15, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Madisonville
Farmers & Makers Market
October 22, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
10th Annual Cherohala Skyway Festival – Josh Graves Music Tribute
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA
Trunk or Treat
October 30, 2026
5:00 PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Downtown Derby
October 31, 2026
11:00AM
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
Madisonville Main Street
Lighting of The Square
November 27, 2026
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OMC Custom Cookies
Cookie Decorating Monroe Campus
December 5, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
3 Generations Art Studio
Paint Your Own Ornament
December 8, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Christmas Festival on the Square
December 12, 2026
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Madisonville Main Street
Scarecrow Stroll Begins
September 7, 2026 - Oct 31
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Sweetwater Artisans Market
October 10, 2026
9:00AM -2:00PM
Hiwassee Bruderhof
Fall Fest at Hiwassee Bruderhof
October 10, 2026
2:00PM - 5:00PM
BellaSoul Farms
Starting the Journey: A Root & Rein Equine Learning Experience
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
October 23, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Madisonville
Farmers & Makers Market
October 29, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sweetwater Main Street
Farmer’s Market
October 31, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Tellico Plains Fall Fest
October 31, 2026
10:00AM-8:00PM
Tsali Notch Vineyard
November Pop-Up Market
November 14, 2026
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
November 27, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
Christmas Garrison
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tsali Notch Vineyard
Holiday Market at The Notch
December 12, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
December 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Tellico Overland Adventure Destination
Oktoberfest Madness
October 8-11, 2026
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Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
October 10, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Monroe County Chamber of Commerce-Tennessee
Taste of Monroe 2026
October 12, 2026
4:30AM - 7:30PM
Madisonville Church Of God
Seeds of Faith Festival
October 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BellaSoul Farms
Starting the Journey: A Root & Rein Equine Learning Experience
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
JTEKT
Annual Trunk or Treat
October 30, 2026
4:30PM - 7:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Halloween in the City
October 31, 2026
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Grain Bin Commodities
Christmas Barn Sale 2026
November 7, 2026
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Anderson Ridge
Shopping at the Ridge - Christmas Vendor Sale
November 20, 2026
10:00AM - 6:00PM
weetwater Merchants & Property Owners Association and Sweetwater Main Street
Small Town Christmas
November 28, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sweetwater Merchants & Property Owners Association
Sweetwater’s Elf Experience
December 6, 2026
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Colonial Christmas
December 12, 2026
2:00PM-8:00PM
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