top of page
Performance Schedule
11:15 - Reflect Drama Ministries

Local Theater Group

12:00 - Appalachian Irish Dance Company

Local student and adult dance troupe 

12:45 - Blue and Friends

Local musicians performing old time and mix of styles

1:30 - Dillan the Magician

Local Magician show

2:15 - Storytelling

Two local Storytellers: Judy Donley and Thomas Townsend

3:00 - Bonnie Kate Community Theater

Local Theater group performance

3:45 - Samad Ansari

Classical Guitarist performance

4:30 - East Tennessee Ballet Academy

Local Ballet Academy dance performance

5:15- Tim Nave

Local Singer/Songwriter Performance

6:00 - JC Jazz Collective

Ending the evening with live Jazz

Artists

Goth Nurse Art

Dixie Wilkerson

Terry King

Fox Trace Studio

The Indentured Plier

Daws Art

Mitch McGarry Art

SadSpaceSex

Baeleaf

Clayton Holland

Larry Hollandsworth

Rebecca Pippin Art

Tiny Pieces

Recovery Renaissance

Terry Byrd

Eileen Knott Fine Art

Carabeth Chrisawn

Made on Elk

Courtney's Twist

Art in Aluminum

Handmade by Lynn and Jade

Artistry At Large

Ashes & Ink

Angela Rosales

Art by Em

back of handout map.png

About the Event

Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Elizabethton, E Elk St, Elizabethton, TN 37643, USA

​

Join us for the first annual Fall Arts Festival in historic downtown Elizabethton on Saturday, October 4, 2025! This exciting, free family-friendly event will celebrate the rich creative spirit of our region with a full day of arts and culture from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Enjoy a vibrant mix of artist vendor booths, live demonstrations, hands-on kids' activities, and live performances featuring local musicians, dancers, and storytellers. From pottery and painting to fiber arts and blacksmithing, you'll find inspiration around every corner.

Don’t miss the interactive art zones, local food trucks, and special appearances from community groups. Whether you're an art lover, performer, family, or curious explorer—this festival offers something for everyone.

Come be part of a new Elizabethton tradition that brings the arts to the heart of our community! Hosted by the Elizabethton Arts and Cultural Alliance (ElizArts). Admission is free.

Colorful Chalks

Chalk Art Contest Sign Up

Sign up now! Limited Spots

Check in for the contest at 411 E Elk drive in Downtown Elizabethton at the Fall Art Festival on Oct 4th and you will be assigned a spot. Registrants must provide their own supplies. The winner will be selected by people's choice. Voting will begin at 3pm and the winner will be announced at 5:45pm at the Festival. Limited to the first 10 registrants.

Sorry, but this form is now closed.

Photography Contest Submission Form

Submissions Due: September 28, 11:55pm

Fill out your information below and submit your photo by uploading via the upload file field or by entering a link to your photo in the "link to photo in drive" field. Photo must have been taken in Carter County.


The jury will review the entries and select the top ten. The Winner will be determined by people's choice voting. The top ten photo submissions will be on display at the Fall Art Festival in Downtown Elizabethton on Oct 4th and voting will take place throughout the Festival. The winner will be announced at 5:45pm at the festival.



OR

Sorry, but this form is now closed.

Fall Art Festival Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Morning (8am - 11am)

Set up stage, tents, tables and chairs, check-in vendors, check-in chalk art contest participants, host hospitality area


Mid-Day (11am-2pm), Afternoon (2pm - 5pm)

Host hospitality area, assist artists and event leaders as needed, assist with children's activities, check-in chalk art contest participants, host the photo contest voting station


Evening (6pm - 9pm)

Take down stage, tents, tables and chairs

Please choose shift(s):
T-Shirt Size
bottom of page