Festival on the Fourth - Knoxville

Festival on the Fourth. Image by Jeaneane Payne

Lots of family fun has been planned for this year’s Festival on the Fourth hosted by the City of Knoxville — entertainment, activities and treats. As always, the festival will be held at the World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville.

The free festival begins at 4 p.m. and ends at approximately 10 p.m. at the conclusion of the fireworks display. This event is Rain or Shine.

During the day, there will be music performances, food vendors, fun activities, and an opportunity to enjoy one of Knoxville’s most beautiful parks.

Regal will have a Kids Zone set up for kids of all ages.

Prior to the Fireworks show which starts at 9:35 p.m., the highlight of Festival on the Fourth will be the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. They will begin the KSO 30th Annual FREE Pilot Flying J Independence Day Concert at 8:00 p.m. on the World's Fair Park's Performance Lawn. The two-hour show features the KSO performing a mix of patriotic and Americana pieces. Conducted by KSO Musical Director Lucas Richman, this performance will accompany the fireworks spectacular.

Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.

Parking is free at the World’s Fair & Blackstock Parking Lots, 11th Street, Locust Street, State Street & Market Square Garages - ADA Parking at Fort Kid Parking Lot.

Not allowed: Pets, alcohol, personal tents, tent canopies

Fun Activities: 4-8:00 p.m. - Regal Kids Zone with free rides and activities

5:45 p.m. - Tug-of-War contest of the Knoxville Police Department vs Knoxville Fire Department

Live Performances on the Festival Lawn Stage
4-5:45 p.m. Performance by the Coveralls

6:15-7:30 p.m.
Performance by Brad Blackwell

Performance Lawn Events
8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs patriotic and Americana pieces, Maestro Lucas Richman, Conducting

9:35 p.m.
Fireworks Spectacular

The City of Knoxville has a weather plan for Festival on the Fourth. Announcements will be made in the park if severe weather is approaching. If you are located on the South Lawn (near UT) and severe weather is approaching, you will need to leave the site and walk out the gate to the 11th Street Parking Garage located at the corner of 11th Street and White Ave. If you are located on the North Lawn (near the fountains) and severe weather is approaching, you will need to leave the site and walk to the Knoxville Convention / Exhibition Center (bottom level of the Holiday Inn) next to the Stem Academy. You can enter the building through the large roll-up doors on the north end or the glass doors on the front.

For updates on the the day of the event please visit the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofknoxville.