Connecting Knox Community Festival Preview

Get ready for a day full of fun, connection, and celebration at the Connecting Knox Community Festival—happening this Sunday, June 8th at the beautiful Ancient Lore Village!

This special event marks the launch of the Connecting Knox App and brings together everything that makes Knoxville an amazing place to live—its people, places, and passions.

We’re thrilled to feature a wide variety of local nonprofit organizations and social clubs. Whether you're looking to get involved, give back, or just explore, you’ll find countless opportunities to connect and engage with your community.

Plus, don’t miss the local makers! Discover unique, handcrafted goods and support talented artisans from the area.

At Connecting Knox, our mission is to highlight the incredible groups, organizations, and clubs that often fly under the radar. We’re here to bridge the gap between community members and the causes they care about, helping to build deeper connections and stronger roots right here in our beloved Scruffy City.

So come out to the Ancient Lore Village to explore the village grounds, meet new friends, and deepen your connection to Knoxville! 

Below you’ll find all the info on what to expect!

Time: 1-5 pm

Admission: Free *Some activities, food, drinks for purchase

Parking: Parking is limited & there will be a shuttle service from further lots.

Activities

1. Explore Village Grounds

2. Axe & Archery*

3. Golf*

4. Yard Games 

5. Face Painting

6. Muse Knoxville Kids Activities

7. Caricatures

8. Passport & Raffle Game

Local Makers

1. Fitrah Hamid Golden

2. Sevier Blumen

3. Muir’s Crochet Critters

4. Maccabee’s Hand Made Soap

5. Sassy & Classy Permanent Jewlery

6. Mary Ruden

7. Whimsical Mischief

8. Sadiyag Organics

9. S&A Essentials

10. OP Cre8tor

11. Bays Mountain Soap

12. Kennedy Animal Treats

13. Happy Jack Creations

Food Vendors (For Purchase)

1. Food & Drinks by Ancient Lore Village

2. Frog Juice Kombucha

3. Marble City Market

4. Myrtles Bakehouse

5. Clean Juice

6. Dandy Candy

7. Whoa Doggie

8. Disco Chicken

9. The Sassy Squeeze

Local Clubs & Nonprofit Organizations

1. Sunsphere Events 

2. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee

3. Knoxville Christian Singles

4. Knox County Health Department

5. Friends of the Knox County Public Library

6. Improv Jam Knoxville

7. Rosedale, Inc

8. Hillcrest Healthcare

9. Clarence Brown Theatre

10. Newcomers Club of Knoxville

11. Muse Knoxville

12. The Koinonia Foundation

13. Spark TN

14. Knoxville Museum of Art

15. Friends of the Smokies

16. Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club

17. Knoxville Paddleboarding Club

18. Growing Hope with GFPD

19. Rocky Top MultiSports Club

20. Physio Lap

21. Benchmark Physical Therapy

22. KnoxTerra Running Club

23. The Long Run 

24. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

25. Knoxville Open Water Swimmers

26. LB Endurance

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