Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 30 - July 2, 2017
Friday June 30 10am-10pm
Saturday July 1 10am-10pm
Sunday July 2 12pm-10pm
Featuring handmade craft vendors, live music, family activities, live music, beer garden, storytelling, low country shrimp boil, dog costume contest & more!
Low Country Shrimp Boil
Friday June 30, 5:30pm
Jonesborough Days Kick-off Dinner. Tickets are $12 and available at the International Storytelling Center and the Jonesborough Visitors Center.
Jonesborough Days Parade
Saturday July 1, 10am
Independence Day Parade on Jonesborough's beautiful Main Street
On Friday, June 30 join us along with Ingles Market for a Watermelon Social. Free watermelon will be provided until it’s all gone, so come gather ‘round with friends and family and beat the heat with a taste of summer. Friday June 30, 2pm in front of the courthouse.
MoonPie® Pie Eating Contest
Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Courthouse
Think you have what it takes to devour some pies faster than the competition?! To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Moon Pie, join us for the show down of the summer and winners get FREE Moon Pies for a YEAR. There will be 3 categories: 12 and under, 13-17 years and adult. Registration will start at 1:30pm at the Courthouse tent, limited spaces available.
Jonesborough Days will then be howling with summer fun on Sunday, July 2nd starting at 2 p.m. in front of the Courthouse as we present the first annual Dog Days of Summer Contest. We’re looking for the best dressed pets to show off their summer wardrobe with categories including Best Swimsuit, Best Trunks, Most Patriotic, Coolest Shades and Hippest Headwear. This is sure to be a tail-wagging, good time for all that you can’t miss! Entry is free and prizes will be awarded in each category. Those interested in participating, please come to the Courthouse Tent by 1:45 p.m. Water, cooling stations and treats will be available for all participants.
Fireworks Celebration
Sunday July 2 at 10pm
Just off Boone Street
Discovery Park
LOCATED IN JIMMY NEIL SMITH PARK behind the Storytelling Center HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES JUNE 30TH & JULY 1ST: 11 AM-7 PM JULY 2ND: NOON-8PM
ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
The McKinney Center tent will offer kids crafts and hands-on learning.
Join the Oak Hill School Marm for 30 minute lessons 12-2p & 3-5p on Fri, 12–2p on Sat & Sun.
National Park Service Archeology Digs from 11a–2p on Fri & Sat. Old timey, Heritage Games will be available at multiple times on Fri–Sun.
Meet the JRT Princesses & characters from Beauty & the Beast.
Crockett FFA & JBO Storytellers Guild will also provide activities.
Live Music: Main Stage
Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday evening in front of the courthouse
Friday June 30
7:00 - 10:00 pm Beach Nite Band
Saturday July 1
5:30 pm Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express
8:00 pm The Wannabeatles
Sunday June 2
5:30 pm 49 Winchester
8:00 pm Southern Accents -A Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
Fireworks at 10pm on Sunday following Southern Accents concert!
Live Music: Doc's Front Porch
Music and Storytelling throughout the weekend on the plaza of the International Storytelling Center
Friday, June 30
Noon-1:30: Thistle Dew
1:30-2:00: Storytellers Larry and Gayleen Kelley
2:00-3:00: Storytelling Live inside (admission required)
3:00-4:30: Sound Travelers
Saturday, July 1
Noon-1:30: Sound Travelers
1:30-2:00: Storyteller Guerry McConnell
2:00-3:00: Storytelling Live inside (admission required)
3:00-4:30: Old Timers Band
Sunday, July 2
Noon-1:30: Harvest Ridge
1:30-3:00: Harlan County Grass
3:00-4:30: Southern Countrymen Band
