Tri-Cities Weekened Events 6/22-23

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Fridays After 5

  • Performance by Demon Waffle, local restaurants will serve food and drinks.
  • When: Friday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: King Commons Park, Johnson City

Border Bash

  • Performances from Hearts Gone South and Jon Stickley Trio.
  • When: Friday starting at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia

East Tennessee Showdown

  • Car and truck show with food vendors, merchandise, live DJ, moonshine, and awards.
  • When: Friday and Saturday
  • Where: East Tennessee Distillery (220 Piney Flats Road)

Appalachian League Baseball Games

Johnson City Doughboys

  • Friday: At the Bluefield Ridge Runners, 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: Hosts the Elizabethton River Riders, 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: Hosts the Elizabethton River Riders, 5:30 p.m.

Kingsport Axmen

  • Friday: At the Elizabethton River Riders, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: At the Bristol State Liners, 7 p.m. (Hunter Wright Stadium)
  • Sunday: At the Bristol State Liners, 5:30 p.m. (Hunter Wright Stadium)

Elizabethton River Riders

  • Friday: Hosts the Kingsport Axmen, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: At the Johnson City Doughboys, 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: At the Johnson City Doughboys, 5:30 p.m.

Bristol State Liners

  • Saturday: Hosts the Kingsport Axmen, 7 p.m. (Hunter Wright Stadium)
  • Sunday: Hosts the Kingsport Axmen, 5:30 p.m. (Hunter Wright Stadium)

Greeneville Flyboys

  • Friday: At the Pulaski River Turtles, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: Hosts the Bluefield Ridge Runners, 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: Hosts the Bluefield Ridge Runners, 5:30 p.m.

Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention

  • Old-time, bluegrass, and gospel competition.
  • When: Friday through Sunday
  • Where: Washington County, Virginia Fairgrounds

Taylor Swift ERAS Party in the Park

  • Best-dressed competition, trivia with prizes, friendship bracelet-making stations, karaoke, and more.
  • When: Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Where: Kiwanis Park, Elizabethton

Smokey Mountain Super Pull

  • Truck and tractor pull at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
  • When: Friday and Saturday
  • Where: Greene County Fairgrounds (123 Fairgrounds Circle, Greeneville)

Kingsport Go Skateboarding Day

  • Free event, no registration is required.
  • When: Friday
  • Where: Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2106 Brickyard Park Drive)

Oasis of Kingsport 10th Anniversary

  • Formal dining, entertainment, and silent auction.
  • When: Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Where: Preaching Christ Church (707 East Sullivan Street, Kingsport)

Covered Bridge Jams

  • Music from The Lauren Cole Band
  • When: Saturday, 7 -9 p.m.
  • Where: Covered Bridge Park, Elizabethton

Rhododendron Festival

  • Handmade crafts, food, traditional music, and more.
  • When: Saturday and Sunday
  • Where: Roan Mountain State Park

Tri-Cities Toy and Hobby Show

  • Various vendors will be on-site. Proceeds go towards the Greeneville Parks and Recreation and For Causes.
  • When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Where: 456 East Bernard Ave, Greeneville

Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition

  • ABC Tri-Cities will broadcast the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition on June 22 starting at 8 p.m. It will also stream live on WJHL.com. ABC Tri-Cities’ Sara Diamond will emcee the event.
  • When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
  • Where: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City

Skechers Adoption Event

  • Kittens will be available for adoption.
  • When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Where: Skechers Store (2123 N. Roan Street, Johnson City)