Special Exhibit: “It’ll Tickle Yore Innards!”: A (Hillbilly) History of Mountain Dew

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Dates: February 26, 2022 – August 7, 2022 Location: Special Exhibits Gallery, Birthplace of Country Music Museum PLAN YOUR VISIT This fun but scholarly exhibit explores Mountain Dew’s storied history, which began in the hills of Appalachia. The content also examines the region’s moonshining history...

Junior Jump

Junior Jump at Just Jump every Wednesday & Saturday from 9 AM - 10 AM. Jumpers 6 and under get the whole park to explore! Ticket includes a snack, drink & 1 parent plays FREE.

Summer Camp at Just Jump!

Bristol Just Jump hosts a  Summer Camp, July 18-22. We are extremely excited to be able to host some FUN for your kids! Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt, 1 pair of jump socks, re-fillable Just Jump cup (water refills are free any other...

Teacher In-Service Workshops: Museum Education & Your Classroom

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

This summer the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is offering a Teacher In-Service Program in partnership with the Tennessee State Museum. The workshop will be divided into two sections: The Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s lesson plans tied into Tennessee and Virginia state standards, educational...

Christmas In July Sled On In

It's the second most-wonderful time of the year! Join us at AR Workshop for a special Christmas in July Workshop! Choose from our many Christmas designs to make on one of our many popular project types including our NEW Holiday Sleds! Enjoy cookies and Christmas...

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session! The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share...

Film Screening: Hillbilly

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT Location: Performance Theater, Birthplace of Country Music Cost: Free and open to the public, please RSVP ($5 suggested donation, all proceeds supports museum educational and public programming) RSVP HERE: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bcm/events/film-screening-hillbilly-46862 “With an endorsement from Dolly Parton...

Bristol Sunshine Festival

Michael Waltrip Brewing 221 Moore St, Bristol

The Inaugural Bristol Sunshine Festival is a whole day of FREE fun for the entire family. The event will kick off the launch of Michael Waltrip Brewing's Bristol Sunshine Tangerine Ale, a beer full of fresh tangerine flavor with a light citrus hopping. Motor Mile...

Border Bash

Downtown Center 810 State Street, Bristol

Border Bash celebrates its return to historic Downtown Bristol! BorderBash, Bristol's premier summer concert series, is back for another amazing season starting June 3, 2022! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a life...

Boards & BBQ from Delta Blues

Come in for a night of DIY and BBQ from Delta Blues. This workshop will begin with the project of your choice and dinner from Delta Blues BBQ. The project price includes all of your materials for your project, a 3 hour instructor led workshop...

Bristol Rhythm Green Team/HOKA 5K Plog

State Street Brewing 801 State Street, Bristol

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Location: State Street Brewing (801 State Street, Bristol, VA) Cost: Free to participate (beer and food not included) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://events.hoka.com/countrymusicplog Plogging is a community and environmentally focused way to exercise. You pick up...

Charcuterie Boards & Demo

Join us for Charcuterie and Trays! This event will involve learning how to setup a Charcuterie tray, and a DIY workshop to make a wood Plank Tray, Pedestal Tray, Lazy Susan or Round Sign. Customize your project with your choice of (non-toxic!) stain and designer...

Children’s Day at Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Anderson Park 341 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bristol

Children’s Day is a FREE event at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The community is invited to enjoy games, crafts, and performances as we celebrate Bristol’s music heritage.

MWB Bristol Turns 1!!

Michael Waltrip Brewing 221 Moore St, Bristol

Join us all weekend long as MWB Bristol turns 1 year old. We have absolutely loved being a part of this community and we're going to throw a party all weekend long to show our appreciation for all of you that have given us so...

Rhythm & Roots Kids Drop Off Event

Join us at AR Workshop for our Friday Night creative and crafty workshop where registrants will make a Wood Game Board! This evening session is $45.00 and runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This workshop is designed for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Participants will be able to...

Rhythm & Roots Kids Events

We are having events for kid drop off all day! See when your favorites are playing and then schedule your kiddos for drop off. Register them for something fun they will enjoy while you go and have a kid free event. Check out all of...

Bristol Sessions Super Raffle

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) will hold its fourth annual Bristol Sessions Super Raffle as a fundraiser to benefit the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The Super Raffle drawings will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at...

Chunky Knit Pumpkin Topiary

Come get your fall on yall! We are hosting chunky knit pumpkins or topiaries this Wednesday Evening at 5:30 p.m. Register for our NEW Pumpkin Topiary Workshop! In this workshop, we will guide you step-by-step through our techniques to make a Pumpkin Topiary! A finished...

1968: A Folsom Redemption Talk with Journalist Gene Beley

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

  Join us on Thursday, September 29, 7:00pm for an in-depth talk with journalist Gene Beley about his time with Johnny Cash at the January 13, 1968 Folsom Prison concerts and recordings! It was early January 1968 when Gene Beley and Dan Poush, a writer-photographer...

Sherylyn Millard Art Exhibition

Blue Ridge Comedy Club 620 State Street, Bristol

Join us on the first of October as we showcase the artwork of local Bristol artist Sherylyn Millard! You can see some of her work here: https://www.instagram.com/millard.art.gallery/ amd here: https://www.facebook.com/millardartgallery Artwork will be available to purchase via cash, credit, paypal, or venmo and light food...

Speaker Series: Spooky Stories and Terrifying Tales with the Haint Mistress of Abingdon

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

  Join us on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00pm for an evening of spooky stories with Donnamarie Emmert, the famous Haint Mistress of Abingdon. Donnamarie will share local and regional tales of goosebump-raising ghosts and witches, horrifying historical happenings, and more with our audience –...

Bristol in Bloom Art Festival

Cumberland Square Park 200 Lee Street, Bristol

The second annual Bristol in Bloom Art Festival occurs at Cumberland Square Park in Downtown Bristol, VA, on Saturday, October 8! The festival features: 60+ Contemporary Appalachian Artists Food Trucks @bristol.berrybowls & @thepakalachian Art Performances Live Art Demonstrations Kids Activities Art Talks Beer Garden AND...

Monthly Community Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session! The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun. The jams...

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop

Come in for a morning of Chunky Knit Blanket making with complimentary Bagels. Register at www.arworkshop.com/bristol

Halloween Kids Crafternoon

Bring the kids in for a crafternoon of fun! Choose between treat totes or monster blocks. Limited seats available. Register at www.arworkshop.com/bristol

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session! The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Blue Ridge Comedy Club 620 State Street, Bristol

This film is rated R. Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian Drinks are available including beer, wine, cider, seltzer, limited mixed drinks and non-alcoholic options. Please have your ID ready. Hot Dogs are available at the show and cooked as they...

Free Community Day at the Museum

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Saturday, October 29, 10:00am-6:00pm for the museum’s Community Day! As a way to give back to our community, we will be offering FREE admission all day long. Visitors can explore the museum’s permanent exhibits throughout the day and participate in a variety...

Square Dance at the Museum is BACK!

Time to “do-si-do”! You’re invited to a square dance at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Date: Friday, November 4, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tickets: Free, but please  RSVP HERE After a two-year break, Square Dancing...

Dia de Los Muertos Party

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

On Friday, November 4 The Bristol Hotel is hosting a Dia de Los Muertos party at Lumac Rooftop Bar starting at 7p.m. The event is open to the public and people are encouraged to wear their best Day of the Dead-inspired costumes. Hand-crafted cocktails will...

Annual Veterans Day Parade

Downtown Center 810 State Street, Bristol

Bristol's Fraternal, Veterans & Civic Council Annual Veterans Day Parade Historic Downtown Bristol Saturday, November 5, 2022 Lineup begins at 9:00 am - Morrison Blvd Parade start time - 10:00 am Traditional Veterans Ceremony will be held following parade at the Bristol War memorial -...

Speaker Series: Jason Ahner on Martin Guitars

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT Cost: Free and open to the public Virtual only:REGISTER HERE Join us on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:00pm for our conversation with Jason Ahner, archivist and museum manager for Martin Guitars! Jason will give insight into...

Elf – The Musical

Paramount Bristol

ELF The Musical The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Theatre Bristol brings the holiday spirit with lots of singing, dancing, and magical moments in Elf The Musical this November 11-20 onstage weekends at The Paramount Center for...

3 Year Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate 3 yeARs with us. Our open house event begins with a free holiday ornament (while supplies last), refreshments and retail discounts. Preregister for the event for additional savings and to reserve your ornament.

Community Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session! The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun. The jams...

Speedway in Lights 5k

Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol

The wait is over! Speedway Children’s Charities is happy to announce our annual Food City Speedway in Lights 5K will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022, beginning at 6pm. This annual run/walk is a beloved tradition that kicks off the holiday season and celebrates...

Downtown Bristol’s Annual Christmas Open House

Believe in Bristol will again sponsor the Annual Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Bristol on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Kick off the holiday season with merriment and good cheer! Santa Claus will be giving out candy canes, and...

Thanksgiving Buffet

We'll be serving a full Thanksgiving Buffet with all the fixings! Bring your friends and family for one of our two seating times at 12pm or 3pm. Seat prices are $55 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. All guests will be given...

Thanksgiving Buffet

We'll be serving a full Thanksgiving Buffet with all the fixings! Bring your friends and family for one of our two seating times at 12pm or 3pm. Seat prices are $55 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. All guests will be given...

Kids Drop and Shop at AR Workshop Bristol

Need a break from the kids to get some Christmas Shopping done on BLACK FRIDAY? Drop them at the workshop where they can craft with us! Register at www.arworkshop.com/bristol

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Black Friday Sale & Holiday Hangout with 49 Winchester

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

    You’re invited to a very special Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Black Friday Holiday Hangout event, complete with a free hot chocolate bar, snacks, and crazy Christmas photos with members of one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite emerging Americana acts, 49 Winchester. Weekend passes...

AR Workshop & Small Business Saturday

Come shop with us all day Saturday, November 26th for huge discounts in our Boutique. Schedule some family time to make Christmas Decor and gifts. So many options in our one stop shop!

Polar Express Christmas Party

All Aboard! The Bristol Train Station Foundation will be kicking off the Christmas season by hosting a Children’s Christmas party. The party will be held at the Bristol Train Station on Sunday, November 27th, 2022, at 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ticket price includes admission for...

Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting

Bristol’s Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Monday, November 28th at 6:00 p.m. at Cumberland Square Park in Historic Downtown Bristol. The event showcases the site’s nearly 50-foot Norwegian Spruce and its younger counterpart; a 25-foot Douglas Fir decorated with thousands of warm-white...

Bristol’s Christmas Parade

Downtown Center 810 State Street, Bristol

Thousands of area residents will line State Street Thursday night, Dec. 1, 2022for the Bristol Christmas Parade to kick-off the holiday season. The parade, which has been taking place in the downtown area for more than a century, is a program of the Bristol Chamber...

Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session! The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share...

Cookies with Santa

Blackbird Bakery 188 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol

Mark your calendars for our annual Santa meet and greet! Cookies with Santa is a favorite event here at Blackbird Bakery.

Triva Night at The Corner

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia @ The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Triva at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Bristolville Grinchmas

Old Post 33 100 Piedmont Ave, Bristol

It’s going to be a Bristolville Grinchmas in December! Upstairs in the Ballroom, we have our Bristolville family event featuring crafts,vendors,games and a DJ dnace party. Live interac from 10am-4pm. The Speakeasy (21+) event will pick back up at 7pm with that Pesky Mean Bristolville...

The Most Wonderful CRIME of the Year: Murder Mystery Dinner

The Bristol Hotel 115 Country Music Way, Bristol

Silver Bells are ringing at this seasonal stand-up performance, but the Jolly Jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than bad holiday comedy: a murder! With humbug hovering over the holiday, it's up to the unamused audience to unravel the mystery of whodunnit. While...

Cookies with Santa

Blackbird Bakery 188 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol

Come on out to Blackbird Bakery's favorite holiday event downtown. Bring the kids to meet Santa and get a Blackbird cookie.

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner on Tuesday, December 20! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner on Tuesday, December 27! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

Pins & Friends 700 State St., Bristol

Can't make it to midnight to ring in the new year and enjoy the festivities? Pins & Friends offers an earlier celebration with a ball drop in the middle of the day! They are open from 10 AM to 6 PM on New Year's Eve,...

New Year’s Eve At The Bristol Casino

Bristol Casino 500 Gate City Hwy, Bristol

There's only one place to be this New Year's Eve - The Bristol Casino! The party starts at NOON when the $50,000 giveaway drawing opens. Catch live music from 4 PM to 2 AM featuring DJ Amy, Cash Crop, Caitlin Krisko Acoustic Duo, The Bachelor...

New Year’s Eve Party feat. Coal Camp

Rock in the new year at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company in Bristol, Virginia! Coal Camp, a rock cover band from Southwest Virginia, provides the entertainment for the night. This is a FREE party event for the public! All ages are welcome! Great food and music...

New Years Masquerade Gala

The Bristol Hotel 115 Country Music Way, Bristol

Dress to the nines ringing in the new year with a night of fun, friends -- and a little bit of mystery! Wear your fanciest attire and be prepared to hide your face behind one of our masquerade masks (while supplies last) or bring your...

Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Elvis Party

Old Post 33 100 Piedmont Ave, Bristol

Ring in the New Year with the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" at Old Post 33's Speakeasy New Year's Eve Elvis Party! This 21+ event lasts from 8 PM to 1 AM! There is no cover to join in the fun. See Matt Elvis Dollar...

New Year’s Eve Party w/ DJ Gilmore Money

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Corner! DJ Gilmore Money spins the tunes as we say goodbye to 2022.

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner on Tuesday, January 3! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Speaker Sessions: Kristina Gaddy on the Banjo’s Hidden History

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join author Kristina Gaddy for a discussion of her new book Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo’s Hidden History. In an extraordinary story unfolding across two hundred years, Kristina uncovers the banjo’s key role in Black spirituality, ritual, and rebellion. Learn about the earliest history...

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner on Tuesday, January 10! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Monthly Community Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun! The jams are...

Film Screening — Seizing Justice: The Greensboro Four

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Tuesday, January 17, at 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM for a FREE screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary Seizing Justice: The Greensboro Four. Learn how four African American college students began a nonviolent sit-in at a Woolsworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North...

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner on Tuesday, January 17! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Film Screening – Black Wings

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM for a FREE screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary Black Wings. For early aviators, conquering the forces of gravity was a daunting challenge. But Black aviators had an additional challenge – conquering the...

Film Screening and Discussion – The Green Book Guide to Freedom

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 PM for a FREE screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary The Green Book Guide to Freedom. By the turn of the 20th century, the motor age was dawning all across the United States. African-Americans embraced the automobile...

Film Screening – Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Saturday, January 21, at 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM for a FREE screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier. America’s experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know...

Trivia at The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most...

Hot Club Of Bristol: 45’S, Rock-A-Billy, Swing.

Blue Ridge Comedy Club 620 State Street, Bristol

Hot Club of Bristol returns to Blue Ridge Comedy Club for our January record hop! Shake it up with wild and rare Rock-A-Billy, Rhythm and Blues and Doo Wop on original vinyl 45s! Dont miss the fun this time! Suggested donation $5. Bar service available.

Farm Expo 2023

Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol

Farm Expo is back again – for farmers, gardeners, and those who love farming and gardening (whether you’re a farmer or not!). Farm Expo 2023 will once again delight families from across the region with great farming and gardening products, live music, food, a petting...

2023 Tennesee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Calling all songwriters! The Birthplace of Country Music is hosting a qualifying round for the 2023 Tennessee Songwriters Week! Aspiring singer-songwriters dream of the opportunity to perform at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, and for a few lucky artists, that opportunity will arrive during 2023 Tennessee Songwriters Week!...

Fat Tuesday at Lumac Rooftop Bar

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Bristol Hotel and Lumac Rooftop Bar on Tuesday, February 21 from 4pm to 8pm! Come dressed in Mardi Gras attire to win and prizes and beads! We'll have cigars by SideTrack Tobacco and Dj'ing by Loudmouth from 5pm to 8pm....

Trivia at The Corner

The Corner Bar 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia @ The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Date Night Party

Old Post 33 100 Piedmont Ave, Bristol

It’s a Speakeasy 33 Date Night Party! Bring your date for a RomCom Trivia with Ryan Budds, fancy drink specials, great food and fun! Couples who match during all singles events this month will be our special guests!

Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most...

Thrift Store Challenge Prom

Old Post 33 100 Piedmont Ave, Bristol

We’ve got a fun way to wrap up Love Month! Run to the thrift shops and find whatever prom attire you can rock, grab your date and have them do the same! Join us for a Thrift Store Challenge Prom as Jordan Will Anderson serenades...

Trivia at The Corner

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia at  The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Trivia at The Corner

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia @ The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Monthly Community Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun! The jams are...

Real Heroes

ARTspace Theater 506 State Street, Bristol

THEATRE BRISTOL AND RIVER'S WAY PRESENT "REALHEROES" MARCH 25 & 26 Organizations partner for original comedy that brings out the best in all of us; live on stage for three shows only Theatre Bristol and River's Way join together to present "RealHeroes" on March 25...

Billy & Sailor Permanent Jewelry at AR Workshop Bristol

We're mixing it up again with our ALL NEW Specialty Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology workshop!  Billy & Sailor will also be here with Permanent Jewelry.  Walk in or Book online.  Link for Jewelry is  https://calendly.com/billyandsailor/3-25-arworkshop-bristol Join us to create one-of-a-kind candle scents your home or as...

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most...

Candle pouring at State Street Brewing Company with AR Workshop

State Street Brewing 801 State Street, Bristol

Candle Pouring at State Street Brewing Co. Walk-In or Preregister at www.arworkshop.com/bristol We're mixing it up again with our ALL NEW Specialty Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology workshop! Join us at State Street Brewing Company to create one-of-a-kind candle scents your home or as the perfect hand-crafted gift....

Blankets & Brews at State Street Brewing Co.

State Street Brewing 801 State Street, Bristol

  It’s the perfect time to register for our Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at State Street Brewing Company! In this workshop, we will guide you step-by-step through the hand knitting process to create a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket. Make one for you or one as a...

AR Workshop Date Night Candle Pouring & Latin Dance Workshop

Come into the workshop for a very unique date night.  First, you and your date will pour a candle in our scent mixology class.  Then Guest Instructor BJ Goliday will be mixing it up with a Latin Dance Lesson in the workshop/studio.  Bring your date,...

AR Workshop Succulent Centerpiece Boxes

Spring is in the air! Join us at AR Workshop for a Specialty Succulent Box Workshop! In this workshop, we will help you create an 8" or 16" Mini Centerpiece Box, and then our Instructor will teach you how to fill it and care for...

National Jeep 4×4 Day

Michael Waltrip Brewing 221 Moore St, Bristol

Very excited for this event. April 4th is National Jeep Day. So we are featuring a very special National Jeep Car Show. This will be our 1st ever Jeep Show. We will also have many more over the summer. Presented by Steph Broome and The...

Trivia at The Corner

The Corner 501 State Street, Bristol

Eat, Drink, & Think! Handsome Hodge hosts Trivia @ The Corner! Prizes for the top 3 teams each week!

Rhode Island Sound

Downtown Center 810 State Street, Bristol

Get ready, music lovers, for a fabulous evening of FREE music featuring Rhode Island Sound at Downtown Center. This contemporary musical group is part of Navy Band Northeast and is coming to our region as part of Tri-Cities Navy Week. Based onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA)...

Corn Hole Boards Workshop

Come make a set of personalized corn hole boards just in time for race day entertainment! We have many different designs you can choose from and personalize to use all summer long!

Jeeps Peeps and Treats

Michael Waltrip Brewing 221 Moore St, Bristol

Bring the kids out for an Easter event. We're giving out Easter goodies trunk or treat style. Come see the Easter Bunny!!

Easter Brunch

The Bristol Hotel 115 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Bristol Hotel wants to help you and your family celebrate Easter with Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9. Crafted by The Bristol Hotel’s executive chef Jason van Marter, the menu will feature Easter and brunch favorites including eggs benedict, strawberry and Nutella French toast,...

LIP &SIP + CANDLE POURING WORKSHOP

We're mixing it up again with our ALL NEW Specialty Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology and Lip & Sip! Join us to create one-of-a-kind candle scents for your home or as the perfect hand-crafted gift and then spend some time on yourself on a customized...

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Cameo Theater 703 State Street, Bristol

Discover Bristol brings you an evening of incredible outdoor adventure films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) World Tour. Driven by a passion for film, culture, and the outdoors, VIMFF seeks to grow an appreciation of film-making while inspiring and educating the public....

Trinchero Brands Wine Tasting

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

Lumac Rooftop Bar atop The Bristol Hotel is hosting a special wine tasting featuring award-winning Trinchero Brand wines. This tasting will include an assortment of three unique white wines as well as a complimentary glass of Avissi prosecco and a bonus tasting of the 2015...

Second Annual Feel Good Fest

The Cascade Draft House 828 State Street, Bristol

To celebrate 4/20/2023 and Earth Day, the second annual Feel Good Fest will be held Thursday, April 20 at Cascade Draft House beginning at 1 p.m. A unique event combining craft beverages, music, food and education, Feel Good Fest is designed to celebrate all things...

“Monthly Bluegrass Jam”

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their...

DATE NIGHT CANDLE POURING & LATIN DANCE LESSON

Come into the workshop for a very unique date night. First, you and your date will pour a candle in our scent mixology class. Then Guest Instructor BJ Goliday will be mixing it up with a Latin Dance Lesson in the workshop/studio. Bring your date,...

Sunday Funday

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

Join the Bristol Hotel's Lumac rooftop bar for Happy hours each Sunday. Enjoy rotating live music and open mic nights, Happy Hour offerings, island bites, and tropical drinks. Island attire is encouraged. 21 and up, open to the public for no charge.

“Film Screening: Songcatcher”

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. for a screening of the 2000 film Songcatcher. The fictional story of musicologist Dr. Lily Penleric, Songcatcher traces her journey of discovery in the mountains of Appalachia. After losing out on a promotion at her university, Lily...

Airlifter Brass

Paramount Bristol

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Airlifter Brass will perform a FREE concert at Paramount Bristol this spring! This is a family-friendly, all ages event. Admission is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to ensure available seating. Please visit paramountbristol.org or...

“NEW! Museum Story Time: My Great-Aunt Arizona”

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us in the museum’s Learning Center for our new monthly Museum Story Time program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybook, a tune or two by WBCM Radio...

Cinco De Mayo Crawl

It's almost May and that means it's almost time for another First Friday! Join us Friday, May 5th as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive crawl through Downtown Bristol!! Think pub crawl, but with both food and beverage specials, as well as live...

Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses Watch Party

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

Don your finest picture hat and join Lumac Rooftop Bar at the Bristol Hotel for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. Derby bites and drinks will be available, including hand-crafted cocktails made with Rabbit Hole Bourbon. There will be live music performances from Dave...

AR Workshop Blooms & Boxes

Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our Centerpiece Boxes! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and stain colors. Find out at the workshop about our DIY...

AR Workshop Blooms & Boxes

Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our Centerpiece Boxes! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and stain colors. Find out at the workshop about our DIY...

“Monthly Community Jam”

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun! The jams are...

Music as Work: A Discussion Panel in Partnership with Arts Alliance Mountain Empire

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

  Join us on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:00pm for a fascinating discussion on “Music as Work,” in partnership with the Arts Alliance Mountain Empire (AAME)! Coming from a variety of different perspectives, the panelists will discuss what it is like to work in...

Boojie Woojie Summer Kickoff

Lumac Rooftop Bar 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol

Kick-off the summer with The Bristol Hotel this Memorial Day Weekend at LUMAC Rooftop Bar! This event will include live music from Breadfruit Reggae, prizes, lawn games, tropical drinks and luau bites featuring a raw bar. Cigars and cigar education will be available from SideTrack...

Memorial Day Service

Cumberland Square Park 200 Lee Street, Bristol

Bristol's Fraternal Veterans & Civic Coucil presents Bristol's annual Memorial Day Service at Cumberland Square Park on Monday, May 29 at 12 p.m.

Meet the State Liners

DeVault Memorial Stadium 1501 Euclid Avenue, Bristol

WE’RE BRINGING IT BACK Join us for Meet the State Liners on Monday, June 5 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm! We’ll have player meet and greets, food trucks, live music and all sorts of things for kids!

Summer Camp Awesome 80’s Series

AR Workshop Summer ARt Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment! Camp Details: Who: Girls and Boys ages 7-14. What: We're throwing it back to the 80's with a totally tubular, new spin on our favorite childhood camp projects...

Monthly Community Jam

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a community jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun! The jams are...

A Dance with Death: Murder Mystery Dinner

The Bristol Hotel 115 Country Music Way, Bristol

This 1950’s prom is a doo-wop disaster! When a death on the dance floor makes this prom night a party foul, it's up to you to figure out whodunit and get this dance back on track. Trade clues with your guests, gather information about the...

AR Workshop Summer Camp Studio Art Series

AR Workshop Summer ARt Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment! Camp Details: Who: Girls and Boys ages 7-14 What: Everyone is an ARtist! These exciting {NEW} projects-developed in partnership with OOLY-will deliver the WOW! factor. Imagination is the...

Speaker Sessions – Holly Gleason on Country Music’s Women: Changing Lives One Fan at a Time

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

  RSVP for in-person: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VKKC2D?_gl=1*1i2d3jb*_gcl_au*MTczMTA0NjgwMC4xNjgwNzA3ODgx (Please note that you will not get an automatic confirmation when you RSVP but you ARE on our list!) Register for Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclduitpzotE90o523NX_Pg4C7XHPMjJpPA?_gl=1*m0dnlx*_gcl_au*MTczMTA0NjgwMC4xNjgwNzA3ODgx#/registration Join us on Tuesday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Sessions with journalist and...

HOT ROD POWER TOUR 2023

Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol

MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, today announced the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour in celebration of HOT ROD’s 75th anniversary. The HOT ROD Power Tour Driven By Continental Tire will be heading south to Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee visiting five cities over...

“2023 Pick Along Summer Camp- Beginners”

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum‘s Pick Along Summer Camp, students will learn foundational skills from expert instructors on the same style of acoustic instruments played on the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings – banjo, guitar, or fiddle. Campers also get to explore the museum,...

AR Workshop Summer Camp Room Refresh

AR Workshop Summer ARt Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment! Camp Details: Who: Girls and Boys ages 7-14. What: Join us at this creative and crafty Summer ARt Camp, where registrants will make a variety of on-trend decor...

2023 Pick Along Summer Camp- Intermediate

Birthplace Of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum‘s Pick Along Summer Camp, students will learn foundational skills from expert instructors on the same style of acoustic instruments played on the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings – banjo, guitar, or fiddle. Campers also get to explore the museum,...

AR Workshop Summer Camp The Teen Specialty Series

AR Workshop Summer ARt Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment! Camp Details: Who: Girls and Boys ages 13+ What: This teen series offers advanced projects to give campers ages 13+ more space to express their creativity. This week,...

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