Experience the Spectacle of Knoxville’s Festival on the 4th!
Get ready to paint the town red, white, and blue at Knoxville’s annual Festival on the 4th! This beloved community celebration brings together residents and visitors alike in the heart of downtown Knoxville at the historic World's Fair Park. With a dazzling array of activities, live entertainment, and the spectacular fireworks display, this event promises an Independence Day full of fun and patriotic spirit. Let’s explore what makes the Festival on the 4th a must-attend event for all ages.
A Day Packed with Patriotic Fun
Festival on the 4th is designed to celebrate our nation's independence in true Knoxville style. The free, family-friendly event kicks off early with a variety of activities that everyone from toddlers to seniors can enjoy including water wars, axe-throwing, mini-golf and paddle boats. Local Food vendors will be on both the Performance Lawn and Festival Lawn to help keep you sustained throughout the day. For the artistically inclined, local artisans will showcase their crafts, providing not only a feast for the eyes but also the perfect opportunity to pick up a unique souvenir.
Star-Spangled Entertainment
This year’s festival entertainment features a mix of local bands and nationally recognized musical artists performing on multiple stages. On the Festival Lawn stage, Knox Vegas DJs will spin tunes 5:00-6:00 p.m., and Bary Jolly will perform Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits from 6:00-7:45 p.m. On the Performance Lawn stage, Mike Snodgrass Band will play 6:00-7:45 p.m. In the Tennessee Amphitheatre, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform its 40th annual Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert at 8:00 p.m. (video of the KSO's performance will be broadcast on large screens at the Performance and Festival lawns), providing the perfect soundtrack for the evening with patriotic anthems and stirring classics as a lead-up to the fireworks extravaganza.
The Main Event: Fireworks Extravaganza
The highlight of the Festival on the 4th is undoubtedly the spectacular fireworks display. Scheduled to commence at 9:45 PM, the sky above World's Fair Park will illuminate with vibrant colors and impressive pyrotechnics, choreographed to a mix of patriotic music and contemporary hits. This breathtaking display is visible from many parts of the city, but the best view is from the spacious lawns of World’s Fair Park.
Supported by the Community
Festival on the 4th is made possible through the generosity of local businesses and organizations. Support for the Festival on the 4th comes from Pilot Company, Visit Knoxville, Home Federal Bank, Regal, WBIR-TV, and radio stations Awesome 93.1, Star 102.1, Hot 104.5 and 100.3 The Wolf. This community-backed event highlights the strong spirit of cooperation in Knoxville and ensures that the festival remains a free and family-friendly event.
Convenient Location and Parking
The World’s Fair Park, located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, is not only picturesque but also highly accessible. Free parking is available in World’s Fair Park and Blackstock parking lots, and in publicly-owned garages downtown. Additional ADA parking is available in the Fork Kid lot. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and a good spot on the lawn for fireworks viewing.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Fourth!
Whether you’re a Knoxville resident or planning a visit around Independence Day, the Festival on the 4th is an event you won’t want to miss. The Festival on the 4th will be held rain or shine. Please note that no alcohol, pets or personal canopies are permitted, but bring your own water bottles to fill at water stations on the Performance and Festival lawns. Come join us as we celebrate freedom, family, and community in one of Tennessee’s most spirited gatherings. Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotism, and your love of fireworks to Festival on the 4th for a day to remember!
