Fun Fest

Events

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Kingsport Used To Race Boats Down The Holston

Jul 24, 2026

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6 min read

Kingsport Used To Race Boats Down The Holston

The Fun Fest event that ran on opening day in 1981, disappeared, came back in a swimming pool, and is now gone for good. Plus Hot Dog Hut, the last two days of Fun Fest, and this week's House Hunch.

Ryan Shipley
Ryan Shipley

Events

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Somebody's Hiding Treasure In Kingsport This Week

Jul 17, 2026

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6 min read

Somebody's Hiding Treasure In Kingsport This Week

The Fun Fest treasure hunt starts Saturday, and the story of how it survived is better than any clue. Plus Tennessee Hills lands in Bristol, Fearless Coffee comes to town, and a House Hunch in West Gate.

Ryan Shipley
Ryan Shipley

Events

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Nobody Talks About Why Fun Fest Exists

Jul 10, 2026

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5 min read

Nobody Talks About Why Fun Fest Exists

Block Parties start today. Here's what they were actually for.

Ryan Shipley
Ryan Shipley

Events

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I've Been Waiting 20 Years For This Fun Fest Moment

Apr 10, 2026

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9 min read

I've Been Waiting 20 Years For This Fun Fest Moment

The 2026 Sunset Concert Series lineup is here, a personal story about the band that changed my life, what's happening this weekend, and a few Quick Hits you need to know about.

Ryan Shipley
Ryan Shipley