☀️ Today’s Weather
Heavy rain today with a high of 82°F and a low of 71°F; 29% chance of rain — keep an umbrella handy for any Fun Fest activities!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Fun Fest is nine days, 100+ events, and 50+ locations — and yet somehow, every Kingsport resident still has a go-to spot they’ve been standing at since 1994 and will defend to their last breath.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: The very first Fun Fest kicked off on what date?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
📅 Upcoming Events
9th Annual Lazy Days of Summer Handmade Market
Date/Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Location: Kingsport Farmers Market
A handmade market featuring local vendors. Free and open to the public.
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Fun Fest’s Allandale Family Picnic, Presented by Brightspeed
Date/Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location: Allandale Mansion, Kingsport
A family picnic event held at Allandale Mansion as part of Fun Fest 2026.
Fun Fest’s Giant Screen Outdoor Movie featuring Zootopia 2
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport
An outdoor movie screening of Zootopia 2 on a giant screen as part of Fun Fest 2026.
4th Annual Fun Fest Walk n’ Wag with BarkBound & Healthy Kingsport
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location: 694 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN
An annual dog-friendly walk event held in conjunction with Fun Fest 2026.
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series: Jeremy Camp with Katy Nichole
Date/Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:00 PM)
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport
The first night of the Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series features Jeremy Camp with opener Katy Nichole. Tickets are required and are available at the Fun Fest Store or at FunFest.net.
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series: Daughtry with Switchfoot
Date/Time: Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:00 PM)
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport
The second night of the Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series features Daughtry with opener Switchfoot. Tickets are required and available at the Fun Fest Store or at FunFest.net.
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series: LeAnn Rimes & Brothers Osborne + Eastman Fireworks Spectacular
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:00 PM)
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport
The finale night of the Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series features LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne, followed by the Eastman Fireworks Spectacular. Tickets are required and available at the Fun Fest Store or at FunFest.net.
5th Annual Meals on Wheels Cruise In!
Date/Time: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location: Toy F. Reid Employee Center, Kingsport
An annual cruise-in event benefiting Meals on Wheels, open to the public.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
August 8, 1981, marking the beginning of what would become one of the region’s beloved annual summer traditions.