Special Events

Rockin' the Docks (Memorial Day Celebration)

Rockin' the Docks will again bring live music and fireworks to the Lenoir City Park and Cove area. Live music will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will continue until the Fireworks Show at 10:00 P.M.
Food vendors will be providing a wide variety of your favorites, so there is no need to bring any food or drinks with you. The children's play area will also be back for your kids to enjoy!
Where: Lenoir City Park and Cove
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 4:00 P.M. until Fireworks Show

School's Out Pool Bash

Come to the pool and celebrate the end of another school year at our School's Out Pool Bash where there will be music, games, and lots of pool time! Concessions will be available for sale.
Where: Claire Donahue Aquatic Center (Lenoir City Pool)
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. for grades K-5th
8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. for Middle School and High School Students
Cost: This event is FREE!

Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival

Come out and enjoy the Arts & Crafts Festival at the Lenoir City Park! Many talented artists, jewelry crafters, and other vendors will be showcased at this wonderful event!

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Where: Lenoir City Park
www.lenoircityartsandcraftsfestival.com

Farmer's Market

Farmers will be set up daily beginning June 8th and running through the month of August. The Market area is located at the 400 block of East Broadway in downtown Lenoir City. Come by and see these folks to get your fresh produce!

Festival of Friends

The festival is designed to provide public awareness of the disabled communities in the area as well as a fun opportunity to get the family out for festive activities. Activities include: music, food, games, and vendors.
The Patricia Neal Innovative Recreation Cooperative will host a water ski venue for the day. Festival of Friends is hosted by the Lenoir City Pilot Club and the Lenoir City Parks and Recreation. Other sponsors include local businesses and community service organizations of Lenoir City, and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Ingles, and Wamplers.
Where: Lenoir City Park-Shelters 1, 4, and 7 (right side of the park)
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cost: Admission is FREE!

Fourth of July Parade

This year's parade will be held on Thursday, July 4th. We will be kicking off the parade with our annual Firecracker Run. This is a half-mile fun run for children ages 5-12. The run is free, and the first 100 children receive a free event t-shirt. Every runner receives a participation award. Top prizes will be given to the first place boy and girl from each division. Participants for the parade or race can register by calling the Lenoir City Parks and Recreation Department at 865-986-1223.
Where: Broadway-C Street to South Grand Street
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time: Line-up at 10:00 A.M. at Yale Commercial Locks
Parade/Race at 11:00 A.M. at C Street
Cost: This event is FREE!

Rockin' the Docks (July 4th Celebration)

Rockin' the Docks will again bring live music to the Lenoir City Park and Cove area. Live music will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will continue until the Fireworks Show at 10:00 P.M. Food vendors will be providing a wide variety of your favorites so there is no need to bring any food or drinks with you. The children's play area will also be back for kids to enjoy.
Where: Lenoir City Park and Cove
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013
Time: 4:00 P.M. until Fireworks

Cool Down in Downtown

"Cool Down in Downtown" is a homemade ice cream contest that will be held in downtown Lenoir City. Local businesses, church groups, schools, civic groups, or anyone in the general public are welcome to enter a team(s). Teams must provide their own ice cream, tables, chairs, tent (optional), and decorations/props to set up their booth. Parks and Recreation will provide serving spoons, cups, napkins, and voting ballots. The winner will be voted on by the public and will receive the coveted "silver scoop!" This is a wonderful way to get involved in the community and do fun PR for your organization.
For more information, please contact the Lenoir City Parks and Recreation Department at 865-986-1223.
Where: First National Bank Parking Lot
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Cost: There is no entry fee required.

Downtown Street Festival

Lenoir City Parks and Recreation will partner once again with the Lenoir City Lions Club for a street festival that includes a classic car show, live music, arts and crafts and food vendors. It will take place in the beautiful Historic Downtown Lenoir City area.
In conjunction with the festival, we will be featuring our 3rd Annual "Chalk Walk" Art Contest on the sidewalks at Roane State Community College. This has become a wonderful addition to our festival with amazing artists of all ages competing for the top prize!
Where: Broadway - Lenoir City (between B Street and Kingston Street)
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Participants of the Festival and Chalk Walk MUST pre-register to participate.

Halloween Festival

We invite you to experience the thrills and chills of Lenoir City Park. If you dare...enter our park and find your way through creepy passages and paths on the banks of the lake, winding through trees and darkness for our Halloween event, "All Hallows Evening." The air will be filled with spine tingling creatures and people that will curdle the blood of even the bravest of souls. Join us on this trails of fears in a classic, haunted adventure where terrifying fun awaits your arrival. You can also brave the ghosts of the park with our collection of frightening tales served up by the water's edge from master storytellers and local ghost hunters.
If you have little ones that are less prepared for a haunted walk, please join us on the opposite side of the park for our "Not-So-Scary-Area," where there will be plenty of age appropriate fun!
Where: Lenoir City Park
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Cost: Admission to the park will be a donation of a new unwrapped toy or a money donation to support the Loudon County Sheriff's Department Christmas Toy Drive.

Christmas Parade

Kick off the holiday season with the Lenoir City Christmas Parade! Each year, thousands of families come together on a magical December night to watch the excitement of a parade and catch the first glimpses of Santa as the holiday season begins. Historic Downtown Lenoir City provides beautiful lights and sounds that will please parade fans everywhere! The 2013 parade will be "A Tender Tennessee Christmas." Get your float and parade entry ideas ready and help us bring the magic of Christmas to Broadway!
Where: Broadway - C Street to Pike Street
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Time: Line-up will be at Yale Commercial Locks parking lot at 5:00 P.M.
The parade will begin at 6:30 P.M.
*ALL parade participants MUST pre-register.*

4th Annual Storefront Display Contest

In conjunction with the Christmas Parade, we will be holding our annual storefront display contest to celebrate the holidays! The theme for the 2013 parade is "A Tender Tennessee Christmas." All windows MUST follow the Tennessee theme to compete for monetary prizes. Be creative and use your imagination!

Evening with Santa

Lenoir City Parks and Recreation would like to invite children and families to attend an evening with Santa! This event includes one-on-one time with Santa, light refreshments, a gift, a big screen movie, crafts, games, and a keepsake photo of your child with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Roane State Community College
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Cost: This event is FREE!