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.
Madisonville Main Street
Farmers & Markers Market
July 9, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
The Painted Pony and Tsali Notch Vineyard
Why Not Paint: A Creative Escape
July 11, 2026
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA
Bay Harbison Live at The Porch
July 11, 2026
8:00PM -10:00PM
East Coast Adventures
The Cherokee Ultra
July 18, 2026
7AM
3 Generations Art Studio
Date Night on the Wheel with a Twist
July 18, 2026
5:00PM -8:00PM
Main Street Marketplace Sweetwater
Sweetwater Farmer's Market
July 25, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sweetwater Taps
Madelyn Tallent Live
July 25, 2026
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
Siege Garrison
August 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Prevention & Wellness Coalition
5th Annual Smash the Stigma Community Water Balloon Fight
August 15, 2026
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The Lily Pad Boutique
Fashion That Fits event with French Dressing Jeans
April 22, 2026
10:00AM - 5:30PM
ETSHA
2026 Sportsman’s Day
August 29, 2026
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Monroe County Airport
Appreciation Day
August 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tsali Notch Vineyard
Fall Market
September 12, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Historic Downtown Sweetwater
2026 Blooms, Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
September 18 - 19, 2026
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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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Cherokee Outdoor Resort & Marina
The Murray Experience
July 10 & 11, 2026
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Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
July 11, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA
Learn to Line Dance at The Porch
July 16, 2026
6:30PM -8:00PM
The Lost Sea Adventure
Wild Cave Tour
July 18, 2026
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Farmers & Markers Market
July 23, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA and Tim Moore Music
Tim Moore Live at The Porch
July 25, 2026
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Sequoyah Remembrance Day
August 2, 2026
12:00PM-4:00PM
Dynamic Panic Band
Live at The Mudpuppy
August 8, 2026
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA and Tim Moore Music
Tim Moore Live @ The Porch
August 15, 2026
7:00PM - 9:00PM
MACA
World of Wine 2026
August 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Grain Bin Commodities
Fall Barn Sale
August 29, 2026
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Scarecrow Stroll Begins
September 7, 2026
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Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
September 12, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Dragonborn Creations
The Crown & Dragon Renaissance Fair
Sept 19-20, 2026
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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
The Story Hollow
Baby-Sitters Club Special Event
July 11, 2026
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Summer of Love Festival
Summer of Love Hippie Festival
July 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Madisonville Main Street
Farmers & Markers Market
July 16, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
The Mudpuppy
Bill White - George Strait Tribute Artist
July 18, 2026
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
July 24, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Madisonville Main Street
Farmers & Markers Market
July 30, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Charles Hall Museum & Heritage Center
Tellico Plains Cars & Coffee
August 8, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
East Coast Adventures
Fort Frenzy Ultra
August 15, 2026
8:00AM
Tellico Plains Mountain Collective
Forth Friday Art Walk
August 21, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA
Learn to Line Dance at The Porch
August 27, 2026
6:30PM -8:00PM
Main Street Marketplace Sweetwater
Sweetwater Farmer's Market
August 29,2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
CASA Monroe Rodeo
4TH Annual CASA Monroe Rodeo
September 11 - 12 , 2026
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival
September 12-13, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM
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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