Townsend Fall Heritage & Bluegrass Festival

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the Townsend in the Smokies Fall Festival, Sept. 25-26, 2026. The festival provides an atmosphere where family and friends of all ages can partake in time-honored Appalachian traditions at a free community event.
An event for all ages, the festival centers around traditional and contemporary Bluegrass and mountain music; along with clogging and square dancing; art and craft booths; numerous Appalachian demonstrations; old-fashioned kids’ games; and Southern food, such as fried pies and kettle corn.
Greater Smokies Event Grounds, 7930 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882
This is next door to the Townsend Visitor Center. All events will be held at the Greater Smokies Event Grounds.