Schedule Of Events

6:00 am-9:00 am : Breakfast with the Balloons

Join us for this year’s fan favorite, Breakfast with the Balloons! Select food vendors from The Taste will open and ready to serve you breakfast as we await the inflation and flights of the Hot Air Balloon Rally. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an early morning with your friends and family as we watch 15-20 Hot Air Balloons take flight! Be sure to visit the Civic Auditorium following breakfast and the Hot Air Balloon Rally to donate to Marsh Regional Blood Center’s special Fun Fest Blood Drive! All flights will depend on weather.

Location : J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields Kingsport TN

7:30 am-8:30 am : FiA Free Ladies Workout

FiA (Females in Action) is a free, peer-led women’s fitness community that builds strength, confidence, and friendships through outdoor workouts. Open to all fitness levels, FiA’s workouts combine bodyweight exercises, cardio, and fun in a supportive environment. Join them to sweat, connect, and empower each other no membership, no pressure, just movement and motivation! Bring a mat and hand weights if you have them.This event is free and open to the public.

Location : Centennial Park Kingsport TN

6:30 am-8:30 am : Hot Air Balloon Rally

Don’t miss the sunrise sky filled with 15-20 Hot Air Balloons! Balloons will inflate and take flight in Legion Field and on Fort Henry Drive outside of J.Fred Johnson Stadium around 6:30 AM – weather permitting!

Location : 1550 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport TN

10:00 am-12:00 pm : Walk N’ Wag

This year, we’re adding exciting new features like a 50-yard dash, scavenger hunt, freeze dance, photo booth, cool-down pools, pup cups, and much more. Once you have completed your walk, stop by our amazing vendors for your stamp to get an extra special prize/raffle ticket entry when fully complete! This event is in partnership with Healthy Kingsport and Fun Fest, and is sure to be a great opportunity to get a few steps in, connect with your neighbors and learn more about some amazing Kingsport businesses!

Location : 694 Clinchfield Street Kingsport TN

7:00 pm-8:00 pm : Hot Air Balloon Rally

Enjoy a sky filled with 15-20 Hot Air Balloons for the Fun Fest Hot Air Balloon Rally! Balloons will inflate and take flight on Legion Field and on Fort Henry Drive outside of J.Fred Johnson Stadium – weather permitting!

Location : J Fred Johnson Park, Highland Park Kingsport TN

10:00 pm-10:30 pm : Eastman Fireworks Spectacular

Following the concerts, the Eastman fireworks spectacular will begin! It’s a show you definitely won’t want to miss! Fireworks will begin at approximately 10 PM or immediately following the Brad Paisley concert.

Location : J Fred Johnson Park, Highland Park Kingsport TN

7:00 pm-9:00 pm : Music at the Mansion: Symphony of the Mountains with Bristol Lightning & Guests

Join Symphony of the Mountains and Bristol Lightning for a magical evening of Celtic music under the summer sky at Allandale Mansion in Kingsport, TN. This special July concert will feature the electrifying energy of Bristol Lightning alongside the full symphony, bringing to life the rich and vibrant sounds of Celtic tradition. Enjoy a mix of lively reels, heartfelt ballads, and powerful orchestral arrangements that capture the essence of Ireland and Scotland. Special guest Liam Horne will add to the evening’s atmosphere with a featured bagpipe performance. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks, grab a blanket or chair, and settle in for a beautiful night of music in a stunning outdoor setting.

Location : Allandale Mansion, Allandale, Lewis Lane Kingsport TN

7:00 pm-10:00 pm : Sunset Concert Series: Brad Paisley with opener, Avery Anna

Join us for our Fun Fest Finale concert! Brad Paisley will headline our Saturday Concert, followed by the Eastman Fireworks Spectacular! Opening for Brad Paisley is Avery Anna.

Location : J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Fort Henry Drive, Greenfields Kingsport TN