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July/August Skywatch: Where the Action is

July, August and September are the months that stargazers love most for the simple reason that there is so much to investigate.
Karolina Kremes, the sixth stop on the Hendersonville, NC Ice Cream Trail

SCOOP!

Hendersonville, North Carolina’s ice cream trail has 13 stops.
Fireflies light up the night in synchronous display at Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County, Tennessee.

Blue Ghost Fireflies: Light Show in Tennessee

There's a lottery for a chance to witness a unique spectacle.
On June 20 at the Marked Tree Vineyard, the sun rises and sets on opposite sides of the tasting room.

Precise Fun in the Summer Sun with the Longest Day of the Year

On June 20 at the Marked Tree Vineyard, the sun rises and sets on opposite sides of the tasting room.
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May/June Skywatch: Gazing at the Night Sky, How do You Feel?

When gazing at the night sky, how do you feel?

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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
Events

Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Events

Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS