Masters on Main, NoliFest, Spring Nature Festival and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

Emily Hibbitts
·2 min read

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — NoliFest, a Spring Nature Festival, the Masters on Main event and more are set for this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

Below are events happening in the area on Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14.

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Warriors’ Path 45th Annual Spring Nature Festival

  • Various events focusing on springtime and nature at Warriors’ Path State Park

  • Friday through Sunday

  • 490 Hemlock Road, Kingsport

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NoliFest

  • Whitewater river sports festival on the banks of the Nolichucky River

  • Friday through Sunday

  • USA Raft Adventure Resort (2 Jones Branch Road, Erwin)

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Masters on Main Golf Festival

  • Golf-themed festival featuring golf-themed courses, events and activities

  • Saturday, 2 – 7 p.m.

  • Downtown Jonesborough

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GATHER opens for the season

  • GATHER at the JC Depot, beside BURG’r & BARREL, will open for the season. Tropical Bash event, giveaways, door prizes, drink and food specials.

  • Saturday, noon – 10:30 p.m.

  • 330 Cherry Street, Johnson City

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GO. ALL. OUT. Pickleball Tournament

  • Saturday and Sunday

  • Memorial Park Community Center (510 Bert Street, Johnson City)

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Pioneer Con

  • Gaming, esports and cosplay events hosted by Tusculum University’s gaming and esports clubs

  • Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Tusculum University

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Carter County Tree Planting

  • Hosted by Keep Carter County Beautiful. Volunteers will plant seven to eight trees at Kiwanis Park and Riverside Park.

  • Volunteers are asked to bring shovels, rakes, gloves and water. Gloves and water will be provided to those who need them.

  • Saturday at 10 a.m.

  • Kiwanis Park (Hunter Avenue and West G Street)

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Johnson City Chamber Civics Bee

  • Open to local 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Live quiz and Q&A session with a chance to win cash prizes and compete in the state and national competition

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon

  • Langston Centre (315 Elm Street, Johnson City)

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Sullivan East Robotics Fundraiser

  • Student art show and sale, demonstrations, vendors, concessions and a cake walk. Proceeds will go towards travel expenses to Dallas, Texas for the world competition.

  • Saturday, noon – 3 p.m.

  • Bluff City Elementary School (282 J. Forrest Thomas Street, Bluff City)

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ETSU Bluegrass Extravaganza

  • Show featuring roots, old-time, bluegrass and gospel bluegrass

  • Saturday, 6 – 8 p.m.

  • 632 Hales Chapel Road, Gray

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Paramount Bristol 93rd Anniversary

  • Showing of Tonight is the Nite: The Paramount Bristol Story

  • Saturday, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

  • 518 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee

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Greene County Royal Tea Event

  • The Royal Tea for Princes and Princesses event will help raise money for Greene County Schools

  • Tickets are required

  • Sunday, 2 – 4 p.m.

  • General Morgan Inn (111 Main Street, Greeneville)

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