Growing up in Knoxville i always experienced the Dogwood Arts Festival in Market Square Mall. I…read morehave been extracted from Knoxville for 14+ years. Needless to say I (as well as my Mom) was surprised that the Festival shifted to World's Fair Park. It is much BIGGER than I remember. I guess Market Square wasn't big enough to handle all these cool booths. Honestly it is much less "Fair Like" then the Washington County Fair in Hillsboro. No rides and unnecessary fried food. Mostly cool art, tons of crafts, and I was able to grab a cool shady spot to chill and write my review. I was really hoping to spot one of my old(er) friends from Knoxville while I was walking around. I don't usually last long at these festivals...my interest seems to wain fairly quickly, but people watching is fun too. Kinda reminds me of sitting on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. Yup it always comes back to New York. Y'all come back now, ya hear?

What an incredible event for our community! Everyone looks forward to coming together downtown to…read morecelebrate art, warmer weather, and our typical Knoxville awesomeness. There are differing categories of chalk art with winners are chosen at the end of the day (and labeled as such). There are food trucks and other vendors selling goods and often activities for the littles, and live music to enjoy. Just note that it gets crowded on the Sat. of the event and if you want to avoid that (and it hasn't rained, go the day after to enjoy the art walk without the heavy crowds.

This is Knoxville's primier Earth Day festival called EarthFest which attracts around 10,000 people…read moreto learn about environmental issues, enjoy local crafts and food, allow their children to have fun in the great Youth Area, and enjoy the many other on-site activities that go on! This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 10am-5pm at Pellissippi State's Main Campus (10915 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, TN 37933). Admission is free! Our theme for this year is "Green It and Mean It"! Learn more about the event at www.knox-earthfest.org. Follow us on facebook and twitter! http://www.facebook.com/KnoxEarthFest http://twitter.com/#!/knoxearthfest

Maybe this fest is in its infancy phase? It was far from worthy of going again . I'm done with…read moregoing to places because I feel sorry for them.

Wonderful place to see God's creation. The beautiful animals are friendly and all around. The store…read morepart is great with things to buy from the past. The restaurant serves the old country food from years ago. I do wish they'd expand their menu some but it is still good. Lots of vendors on special days there as well.

Surprised at how well exhibited the museum is! It's a fairly large outdoor exhibit. If you're a…read moresenior, you might want to ho when it's cooler out. Highly recommended!

I originally came on this day to attend the Blueberry Festival. The market opened at 3 and my…read moredaughter and I arrived at 4:30. The only blueberries that were left, with an hour and a half to go, were the blueberry plants. From the pictures I saw, this was the only vendor that had blueberries and therefore, sold out. With that being said, there were many vendors to choose from offering a variety of fresh fruits, veggies, and meats. There was even a darling lady set up offering essential oils! Every single item I purchased was DELICIOUS! The herbs, veggies, fruits were all tasty and juicy with great aromas. Everyone at the stations were kind and helpful and had no issues talking with me about the different varieties of food they were offering. Very thankful for this market. I wish they were open further into the fall season.

Very tasty chicken salad sandwich for only $7! Cute gift store with handmade goods. The cheese…read morelooked very high quality and fresh in cheese shop. The employees greeted me with a smile. This is a great stop!

This is the kind of place where your healthy alter ego stays buckled up in the car--and you waltz…read morein guilt-free, ready to eat like it's your birthday. Their cheese selection? Chef's kiss. We sampled a few, and the views while snacking were straight out of a postcard--peaceful, pretty, and perfect for pretending you're in a cheese commercial. Whatever you do, don't skip the Café. It's in this gorgeous, huge old barn that's been lovingly renovated into a temple of ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness. It's basically sacred ground for sandwich lovers. Grilled cheese is their thing, and oh boy, do they do it justice. My husband went for the Smoked Bologna, I had The Big Cheese (because... obviously), and our friends followed our lead. No regrets. These sandwiches are THICK, golden, buttery slabs of bread hugging melted cheese like it's a warm embrace from grandma. Pro tip: One whole sandwich is basically a cheesy Everest. My husband took half to go. I, on the other hand, showed no restraint. Dessert? Oh yeah. We shared a chocolate peanut butter shake (sin in a cup), and our friends had the cake batter one--because balance, right? Also, they have a super cute shop where I snagged some Tennessee jams to bring home. Gifts, I said. For others. (Probably.) It's a lovely spot--perfect for a chill picnic with family or friends... or to just sit quietly while your food coma gently sets in.

What a wonderful festival!! Fun stuff. They had belly…read moredancers and face paintings, opera music, band music from local high schools and lots and lots of foods to choose from!!!! Had a cool fiber demonstration.... Had our very own "Erika" at the Yelp booth, good to see new people adding Knoxville on Yelp!!!

My favorite Knoxville festival of the year simply because it's the one day you can walk around…read moredowntown with a beer in your hand and not get in trouble for it.

What an amazing find in this small town! Since moving here, I've done most of my food shopping at…read morethe market. While the veggie market moves during the winter months to a different location, they all join up here in April! From fresh local seasonal produce that is so much tastier than anything you can get in the store, to amazing loaves of long ferment sourdough, to simple ingredient dog treats, to family-raised healthy clean meats and eggs, to artisan soap, art, and other crafts. It's an awesome mix of goodness!! It is my first stop every Saturday morning, and I will be a committed consumer of the local small businesses from here on out! I almost hate to share this place, but I also want people to know there are healthier options in this small town. Hint: You should go early if you're serious about getting specific things on your shopping list - many people like me call this place 'my local market,' and they can sell out quickly. I learned my lesson one Saturday ::: Never Again!! Some of my favorite vendors I frequent weekly: Carl Mahle Farm (grass-fed and finished beef & OLF sourdough) Extra Terrestrial Mushrooms (the most beautiful mushrooms ever) Zavel's Family Farms (lamb, beef, and pork) and beautiful veggies Rebel Hollow Farm (pasture raised pork and lamb : grain finished beef) Goeofoods (best granola & granola bars ever)

What a cute market! For anyone who wants a market with a manageable size but great variety, this is…read moreit. There was plenty of parking and since the market is not directly next to a busy street, it is easy to navigate with kiddos and dogs. There is even Jackson Square across the street with the fountain to sit around under shaded trees and eat your market goodies. They recently transitioned from winter to spring/summer market for the year and we were so pleased with the included vendors. The vendor booths included: mushrooms, meat, seafood, hand-carved wood furnishings, crafts, stationary, seasonal produce, florals, bakeries, hummus, cheese, clothing, etc. Can't wait to attend again and see if the vendor roster increases as the weather warms (and when Dogwood Festival is not happening).