Thirsty Orange Festival, spring markets, beach volleyball and more | Weekend Events in the Tri-Cities

Emily Hibbitts
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TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Thirsty Orange Beer Festival, local spring and artisan markets, beach volleyball in Greeneville and more take place this weekend across the Tri-Cities.

Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday through Sunday.

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SWVA Artisan Conference

  • Discussions, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities based on craftsmanship in the Appalachian region

  • Friday – Sunday

  • Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (1 Heartwood Circle Abingdon)

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NAIA Beach Volleyball Invitational

  • Eight teams will compete for the championship

  • Started on Thursday, ends on Saturday

  • Greeneville Beach Volleyball Complex (433 E. Vann Road)

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Grace Fellowship Joy Prom

  • A free annual event for over 800 individuals with special needs

  • Activities include a red-carpet entrance, pamper station, horse-and-carriage rides, photo booths, carnival games, dinner and dancing

  • Friday, 5 – 8 p.m.

  • Grace Fellowship Church (2314 South Greenwood Drive, Johnson City)

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Thirsty Orange Beer Festival

  • 150+ craft beers, ciders and meads to sample

  • Saturday

  • Founders Park, Johnson City

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Kingsport Farmers Market Opening

  • The Kingsport Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday

  • Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • 308 Clinchfield St., Kingsport

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Drug Take Back Day

  • Saturday is National Perscription Drug Take Back Day

  • Several local law enforcement agencies will be hosting take-back events

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Complete list of locations

Warriors Path Day of Caring Event

  • Volunteer cleanup event at Warriors Path State Park

  • Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • 490 Hemlock Road

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Bright’s Zoo “Hear Me Roar”

  • Meet superheroes, princesses, pirates, Star Wars characters, Ghostbusters, kids characters and more

  • Proceeds will go towards the Waiting to Hear organization

  • Saturday, 4 – 7 p.m.

  • 3425 US-11E, Limestone

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Hampton High School CAD Car Show

  • Cornhole tournament, concessions, car show awards

  • Benefits Hampton High School CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) students to compete at the state/national level

  • Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • 766 First Ave., Hampton

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JCRC Spring Fun Fly

  • Attendees can view aircraft, tools and flying skills

  • Hosted by the Johnson City Radio Controllers Club

  • Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Odom Fennell Field at The Tri-Cities Model Airport (120 Lancaster Road, Kingsport)

Jonesborough Market and Mingle

  • Food, music, vendors, silent auction and more

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Downtown Jonesborough

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Blue Ridge Artisan Days – A Craftopia of Color

  • Handmade items, small businesses, booths, food and more

  • Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City

  • More information

Johnson City Makers Spring Market

  • 50+ local vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, shopping and more

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Grace Fellowship Church (2314 South Greenwood Drive)

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SPRING Into Action: A Day of Wellness and Awareness

  • Event in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  • Relaxing/empowering classes, cake walk, kids station and more

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Blountville Middle School Track/Football Stadium

  • More information

Upper East Tennessee Fiddlers Convention

  • Camping, contests, square dancing, workshops

  • Saturday and Sunday

  • Old Flag Pond School (917 Old Asheville Hwy., Flag Pond)

  • More information

240th Anniversary of The State of Franklin

  • History booths, children’s activities, mock governing session, food truck and more

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Bicentennial Park, Greeneville

  • More information

Appalachian Spring Market

  • Homemade products, baby chicks and more

  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Farmhouse in the Valley (573 Carters Valley Loop, Rogersville)

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Bark N Bake Event

  • Food, dog vendors, games, giveaways and more

  • Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Washington County, Tennessee Animal Shelter (3411 North Roan St., Johnson City)

  • More information

Tri Cities Walk to defeat ALS

  • Saturday, check-in begins at 10 a.m., walk starts at 11 a.m.

  • Kingsport Chamber of Commerce (400 Clinchfield St #100)

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Steele Creek Park NERF Games

  • Darts will be provided, players are encouraged to bring their own NERF equipment

  • Registration starts at 11 a.m., games take place from noon – 2 p.m.

  • 4 Little Lane, Bristol, Tennessee

  • More information

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