Things to Do in Knoxville This September
Written by Christina Kobel, The Knox Realtor
If you're someone who searches "things to do near me this weekend" on a Friday afternoon, this list is built for you. I've gathered together a list of local events for this month, and sorted it by interests. Always check with the event itself for any changes or cancellations, be safe, and have fun!
Jump to what sounds good to you:
Beer and Spirits
XUL BEER Pitch-A-Friend 2026: Thursday, September 10, 6:30 PM at Xul Beer Company.
Harvest Table Wine Gathering: Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve in Loudon. Ticketed. A wine tasting gathering out on the farm.
Knoxville Cocktail Festival: Friday, September 18, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Mill and Mine. 20+ signature cocktails, live music, food vendors. Benefits TennGreen.
Schulz Brau Brewing's 11th Annual Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony: Saturday, September 19, at Schulz Brau Brewing Company in Knoxville. Ticketed, 21 and up. Barrel tapping kicks off the season.
Kristal Kreations at Cofer's Garage Oktoberfest: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Cofer's Garage. A vendor pop up inside the bigger Oktoberfest event.
Beer and Brush: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Xul Beer Company in Knoxville. A paint and sip afternoon.
Knoxtoberfest: Saturday, October 3, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Downtown Knox. The community's own take on Oktoberfest.
Outdoor Adventure
Open Farm Day: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pygmy Harbor Farm in Knoxville. Farm shopping paired with goat visits.
Ninja Mountain Bike Clinics: Saturday, September 19, 8:45 AM in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Skills clinics for mountain bikers.
LRTC Hiking Series Q4 Hiking Clinic: Tuesday, September 22, 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Little River Trading Company in Maryville. A clinic ahead of fall hiking season.
Live Music and Concerts
Koe Wetzel: Thursday, September 10, 6:45 PM at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Everclear: Friday, September 11, 7:30 PM at The Shed Smokehouse and Juke Joint in Maryville. Thirty dollars in advance, thirty five day of.
Flannel at Crafter's Brew: Friday, September 11, 7:00 PM at Crafter's Brew in Oak Ridge. A 90s rock tribute band.
Deep Well Farm Bluegrass and Music Festival: Saturday, September 12, noon to 8:00 PM at 9567 US 11 in Lenoir City. A full day of live music.
Here Come the Mummies: Saturday, September 12, 6:00 PM at World's Fair Park in Knoxville.
Concerts on the Square: Square Dancing: Thursday, September 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Market Square in Knoxville. Free, and a genuinely local scene worth catching.
2026 Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival: Friday, September 18, starting at noon in Historic Downtown Sweetwater.
Moonlight Soiree: Friday, September 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Reef Coffee in Farragut. A folk music evening.
Martina McBride: Saturday, September 19, 7:30 PM at The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm in Louisville.
Tracy Byrd at the TN Valley Fair: Sunday, September 20, 8:00 to 11:00 PM at the Tennessee Valley Fair in Knoxville. Ticketed.
Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour: Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Ticketed.
The Devil Makes Three: Thursday, September 24, doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM at Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. Ticketed.
Cathedral Concert: Scruffy City Orchestra: Friday, September 25, 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger and Weirder Tour: Sunday, September 27, 7:30 PM at Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville. Ticketed.
Food and Cooking
Couples Night: A Taste of the Mediterranean: Thursday, September 11, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Cutting Edge Classroom in Knoxville.
Date Night: The Art of Beef Wellington: Saturday, September 12, 5:00 to 8:00 PM at The Cutting Edge Classroom in Knoxville.
The Basics of Artisan Bread Baking: Saturday, September 12, 1:00 to 4:00 PM at The Cutting Edge Classroom in Knoxville.
The Art of Cast Iron Cooking: Sunday, September 13, 3:00 to 6:00 PM at The Cutting Edge Classroom in Knoxville.
Taste of Blount 2026: Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater. A culinary celebration of Blount County.
Fall Favorites Cookie Decorating Class: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Farragut Community Center. Ticketed.
Family Sushi Adventure: Sunday, September 20, noon to 2:00 PM at The Cutting Edge Classroom in Knoxville. A family friendly cooking class.
Arts, Crafts, and Workshops
CPR / First Aid / AED: Saturday, September 12, noon to 3:00 PM at Alpha Divers in Knoxville. Ticketed certification class.
Build Your Own Bouquet Glam Night: Sunday, September 13, 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Asia Kay Spa Studios in Knoxville. Free, RSVP required. Building a bouquet alongside beauty touch ups and mocktails.
Project WILD Workshop: Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 to 5:00 PM at 2915 Island Home Avenue in Knoxville. An educator workshop.
Embroidery 101: Personalize Your Own Tote Bag: Monday, September 21, 10:00 AM to noon at Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Ticketed, two part class.
First Annual Trap-Toned Fabric Gala: Saturday, September 26 at The Velvet Room. Local fashion showcase highlighting Knoxville designers.
11th Annual Chalkfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge: Saturday, September 26, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Free. A sidewalk chalk art competition with a rain date of September 27.
Cold Process Soap Making 102: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Ticketed.
Markets and Shopping
Punk Rock Flea Market Knoxville 2026: Saturday, September 12, noon at The Mill and Mine in Knoxville. Over 200 vendors, with music and tattooing on site.
Fall Market at The Notch: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Tsali Notch Vineyard in Madisonville.
Power of the Purse 2026: Thursday, September 17, 4:45 PM at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in Knoxville. Ticketed. A purse and jewelry sale benefiting a local fundraiser.
Mood Ring Vintage Fall Market 2026: Saturday, September 19, 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Hi-Wire Brewing in Knoxville.
Farmer Craft Market: Saturday, September 19, starting at 9:00 AM in Maryville.
Shed Builder Expo 2026: Tuesday, September 22, starting at 7:00 AM at the Knoxville Convention Center. A trade show for the shed industry, more useful than it sounds if you are shopping for outbuildings on acreage.
Statemint Knoxville Pop Up Consignment Shop: Thursday, September 24, 10:00 AM at the Knoxville Expo Center. Ticketed.
Fall Craft Fair: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 AM at Alcoa Maryville Church of God in Maryville.
Comedy, Theater, and Entertainment
Bert Kreischer: Thursday, September 10, 7:00 PM at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. Stand up comedy.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Saturday, September 12, 6:00 PM at Hilton Knoxville Hotel. $63.99. Interactive murder mystery dinner show, also recurs Saturday, September 26.
Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward: Thursday, September 17, 7:00 PM at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. Ticketed.
Bijou Imagination Series: The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: Sunday, September 20, 2:30 PM at Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. Ticketed, family friendly theater.
Colin Mochrie: Sunday, September 20, 7:30 PM at Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. Comedy.
Grand Ole Dolly: Friday, September 25, 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM at 815 Parkway in Sevierville. A 21 and up Dolly Parton tribute drag show.
2nd Annual Miss Knoxville Autumn Crown: Saturday, September 26, 1:00 PM at Topside Studios in Louisville. A pageant.
Sports and Games
Prototype Night at Sci Fi City: Thursday, September 10, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Sci Fi City Knoxville. Board game prototype playtesting.
Knoxville Two Day Poke Mart Pokemon/TCG Show: Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in Knoxville.
Knoxville Car Show 2026: Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Christ United Methodist Church in Heiskell. Classic cars.
All Girls Flag League: Sunday, September 13, 1:00 PM at Webb School in Knoxville.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kennesaw State Owls: Friday/Saturday, September 19 at Neyland Stadium. Football.
Blount County Library Chess Tournament: Saturday, September 19, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Maryville. Free, scholastic tournament.
Little Mania Wrestling All Stars: Thursday, September 24, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Newport Speedway in Newport. A touring wrestling entertainment show, recommended for ages 10 and up.
Tennessee Volunteers Football vs. Texas Longhorns: Saturday, September 26, noon. Ticketed. Check the venue directly before you go, since listings for this one have been inconsistent.
The Chop Shop Party: Friday, October 2, 4:00 PM at Strange Magic Barbershop in Maryville. A chopper and motorcycle show.
Community, Family, and Networking
Know the Prose Book Discussion: Thursday, September 10, 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Oak Ridge Public Library.
Street Festival: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Historic Downtown Lenoir City.
Literary Legends Book Festival: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Kern's Bakery in Knoxville. Free entry, with some paid activities.
DEAFestival: Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Knoxville Center of the Deaf.
35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival: Sunday, September 13, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore. A Cherokee heritage festival.
Brewed for Business: Tuesday, September 15, 9:00 to 11:00 AM at U Brew Coffee Co in Knoxville. Networking for real estate professionals.
The Crown and Dragon Renaissance Festival: Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM in Madisonville. Ticketed, and new to the area this year.
The Homeschool Mom Social: Friday, September 25, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at LilyPad on Main in Morristown.
865 Fest: Tuesday, September 29 at Bridgewater Place. Entrepreneurial conference, keynotes, pitch competitions.
Bewitching Salem: Thursday, October 1, departing at 1:00 PM from the Knoxville area. A Halloween trip to Salem, Massachusetts, for anyone planning ahead.
Fall Harvest Fest and Craft Fair: Saturday, October 3, 11:00 AM at Horse Haven of Tennessee in Seymour. A family fall festival.
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