Top 9 Events in the Scenic City 08/27 - 08/29

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08/27

What: Band of Horses w/ Faline
Where: The Signal
When: Fri, Aug 27, 8:30 PM
Cost: $40

Band of Horses is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, Washington by Ben Bridwell. The band has released five studio albums, including 2010's Grammy-nominated Infinite Arms.[3] The band's lineup, which included Mat Brooke for the debut album, has undergone several changes. The most-recent lineup of Bridwell, Ryan Monroe, Tyler Ramsey, Bill Reynolds, and Creighton Barrett, was together several years and recorded three albums. That lineup ceased when Ramsey and Reynolds departed in 2017.


What: Nightfall
Where: Miller Park
When: Fri, Aug 27, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Cost: Free

Come early and shop handmade artisan goods during our nightfall art market in Miller Park beginning at 6:00 pm. Beverage ticket sales and food trucks begin selling at 6:30 pm. Nightfall provides a multi-week schedule of diverse, quality musical entertainment in the heart of Chattanooga. Celebrating its 34th season in 2021, Nightfall features a broad spectrum of musical genres performed by superior national and international artists, many of whom are performing in our city for the first time.


What: Green Corn Native American Festival & Powwow
Where: Tri State Exhibition Center
When: Fri, Aug 27, 10 AM – Sun, Aug 29, 4 PM
Cost: Free

Presented by Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee.
Fund Raising Event, Barrel Racing will be going on also on the adjacent grounds on Saturday.
HM- Ryan Worden
HL - Jackie Nichole Lynn
AD - GT Martinez
MC-Michael Veal
Host Drum Silver Ridge Singers
GTEC Princess - Airah Grace Burkhalter
Flutist: Jack Crazy Flute Holland
Kids Day Friday August 27, from 1 TO 4 PM All Dancers and Drummers are welcome! Storytelling, Demonstrations, Intertribal dancing, Arts and Crafts, Indian Tacos, Fry Bread, Specials all day long Saturday. AUCTION SATURDAY NIGHT @ 6:00PM with a Auctioneer- many great items for auction.

08/28

What: Repticon Chattanooga
Where: Camp Jordan Arena
When: Sat, Aug 28, 9 AM – Sun, Aug 29, 4 PM
Cost: $5 - $10

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Chattanooga is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!


What: 16th Annual St. Jude Children's Hospital Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Where: Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School
When: Sat, Aug 28, 8 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $20 

This is car, truck and bike show to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Rebekah Davis. All makes and models welcome. We will have Top 5 in over 20 classes, specialty trophies, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, over 100 goodie bags, and tons of door prizes. Dj playing music and good food. Vendors welcome! T-shirts for sale also. Silent auction. 15 dollars to pre register and 20 dollars day of show for vehicles. Spectator is free, but we will have a donation bucket. All money raised goes to the hospital. Come out and help us raise money for the children battling cancer.


What: Chattanooga Holistic Block Party
Where: 512 Tremont St
When: Sat, Aug 28, 2 – 6 PM
Cost: Free

Join us for our exciting event as we celebrate the opening of our new space for Chattanooga Holistic Medicine! We will have local vendors including Aretha Frankenstein, Comfort Skate Shop, Hemp House, Southern Squeeze, Style Verde and more! Food will be for sale as well. There will be games and contests including a 5k race against Conor for a free massage, raffle for a 1 month membership, pin the needle on the acupuncturist, and a cornhole championship for a free acupuncture visit! There will also be live music with local artist Ben Van Winkle! Come out and meet our staff and learn about acupuncture, cupping, movement, breathwork, nutrition, massage and much more!

08/29

What: Lookouts vs Tennessee Smokies
Where: AT&T Field
When: Sun, Aug 29, 2:15 – 4:15 PM
Cost: $10

Join us for Food Drive Sunday at AT&T Field as your Lookouts take on the Tennessee Smokies. Bring a canned good (or other non-perishable food) donation to benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and receive a FREE General Admission Ticket to that days game courtesy of Lee Company. Your Lookouts will play under the identity Montañas de Chattanooga as part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión initiative. The team will wear special hats and jerseys, which will also be available for sale at the Lookouts Team Store.Every Sunday, get out on the field after the game and run the bases just like your favorite player! To run the bases line up at the top of section 104/105 after the game.

What: Soul Sundays in the Park with Big Freedia
Where: Miller Park
When: Sun, Aug 29, 4 – 7 PM
Cost: Free

We are ending our month long summer music series with the return of The Queen Of Bounce Music, BIG FREEDIA!!! This is a show you do not want to miss!! Live performance begins at 4pm! We have selected a local rising artist to open up for Big Freedia!!!

What: The Chattanooga Market
Where: First Horizon Pavilion
When: Sun, Aug 29, 11 AM – 4 PM
Cost: Free

Visit the region’s best Farmers and Artists Market each Sunday, during season, from 11 am - 4 pm in downtown Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Market offers a day of family fun: shop with nearly 200 farms, art & craft vendors and food artisans. Eat from several local food trucks. See live entertainment or cooking demonstrations, or other events throughout the season.