Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Nightfall Free Summer Concert Series: ET CETERA / MT JONES
Location: Miller Plaza and Park | 850 Market Street
Date & Time: July 31 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: Free
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Listen to good music, check out local artisan vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities every Friday night. Now in its 39th season, this long-running concert series continues to showcase diverse artists while creating a laid-back, welcoming community vibe.
Location: Verre Noir | 36 Frazier Avenue
Date & Time: July 31 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: Free
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Step into a gothic-inspired evening filled with local art, live entertainment, food, drinks, and plenty of dark magic. Dress in your best vampire attire for a chance to join the Crimson Court while enjoying live painting, tattoo artists, D&D sessions, local makers, and other spooky surprises throughout the night.
Chattanooga Margarita Festival
Location: First Horizon Pavilion | 1801 Reggie White Boulevard
Date & Time: August 1 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | VIP Entry 4:30 PM
Price: $59.74 [Gen Admission] $103.14 [VIP] + service fee | Buy your tickets here.
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If you love margaritas, you should definitely drop by. Spend the evening sampling 10 mini margaritas, discovering new local favorites, enjoying live music, and casting your vote for the best margarita in town.
Location: Chattanooga Convention Center | 1 Carter Plaza
Date & Time: August 1 – August 2 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: $15 [1 Day] $20 [2 Days] Free [12 years old and below] | Buy your tickets here.
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Rolling into Chattanooga with hundreds of exhibitors, product announcements, hands-on demonstrations, and impressive train layouts for visitors of all ages. Witness the National T-TRAK’s largest operating layout spanning more than 10,000 square feet and interactive activities where guests can build their own miniature railroad diorama to take home.
Location: First Horizon Pavilion | 1801 Reggie White Boulevard
Date & Time: August 2 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: Free
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Celebrate the local farmers, makers, musicians, and food vendors who help make the Chattanooga Market a community favorite. Spend the day shopping for fresh produce, handmade goods, local foods, and flowers while enjoying live entertainment and the welcoming atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back.