*Egg Decorating Contest
March 26 at 6 p.m.
This contest seeks to find the most beautifully decorated egg in
Jonesborough. The winning egg will be displayed during Easter
Eggstravaganza at the International Storytelling Center. $10 entry
fee. For information contact 423.753.5097.
March
* Admission charge required for event
3rd Annual Jonesborough Open Juried Art Show
March 5 - April 4
The finest artists in the region present
work at the McKinney Center located in
the Booker T. Washington School. Exhibit
includes paintings, sculptures, mixed
media, photography and more. Open to
the public Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Fri. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. For information email theresah@
jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.0562.
*Sheila K. Adams & The Scofflaws Concert
March 13 at 7 p.m.
Get ready for an eclectic mix of toe-tappin’ old time fiddle/
clawhammer banjo tunes, ballads, stories, early American folk
songs and original Americana songs, with surprises along the
way. Admission is $15. For tickets visit
jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.1010.
Spring Concert
March 15 at 3 p.m.
Join the Johnson City Community Concert Band at the
Visitors Center for a free concert featuring music selections
with the band’s approximately 60 members. For information
visit jcccband.org or call 423.753.1010.
*Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents
Pride and Prejudice
March 13 - 29
A creative and delightful adaptation of the popular romantic
comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet, her eccentric family and
Mr. Darcy, the pompous yet misunderstood gentleman. Come
and experience the culture, snobbery, protocol and humor of
the British of the early 1800s. For tickets visit
jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
Easter Eggstravaganza
March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Hop over to Jimmy Neil Smith Park and participate in an egg hunt,
games, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and
storytelling. Event is free to children ages 12 and under. For information call 423.753.1010.
April
Poetry Night
April 2 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy Jonesborough’s finest student poets recite original works
and their favorite prose of literary masters. For information contact
423.753.5097.
*Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents
The 39 Steps
April 9 - 19
This two time Tony® and Drama Desk Award winning treat is
packed with nonstop laughs and over 150 zany characters. For
tickets visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
*Donald Davis Storytelling Concert
April 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.
One of the nation’s best-loved master storytellers will take the
stage at the Visitors Center to a sellout crowd. Admission is $12.
For tickets visit jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.1010.
May
Mrs. Brown’s End of the Year Program
May 7 at 6 p.m.
This multi-faceted night at the McKinney Center will include an
opening reception of student art exhibition and showcase of
performance classes such as Bucket Drums, Adventures in Film
and The Radiant Musical Performer. For information contact
423.753.5097.
*Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents
Father of the Bride
May 8 - 24
Mr. Banks learns that one of the young men he has seen around
the house is about to become his son-in-law. Mrs. Banks and
her sons are happy, but Mr. Banks is in a dither. For tickets visit
jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
Arbor Day Celebration
May 9
Sponsored by Johnson City Power Board, check out plant
vendors, local crafters, get tips about planting and trimming from
Master Gardeners and more at Jimmy Neil Smith Park. Miss Arbor
Day Pageant starts at 10 a.m. in the Storytelling Theatre. For
information visit arbordaytn.webs.com.
*Taste of Jonesborough
May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sample cuisine from restaurants and
bakeries and take a look at merchandise
from a variety of Jonesborough’s shops at
the International Storytelling Center. Tickets
are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For
tickets call 423.753.1010 and for information
call 423.753.3819.
*Music on the Square Spring Tune Up
April 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.
An event at the International Storytelling Center featuring music, a
live auction, food and beverages benefiting Music on the Square.
For information call 423.753.5401 or visit musiconthesquare.com.
Spring Town-Wide Yard Sale
May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Historic Jonesborough’s sidewalks are filled with second
hand treasures from nearly 30 vendors. For information call
423.913.2663.
*Appalachian Roots Tribute
April 18 at 9 a.m.
Join the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild at the McKinney Center
with workshops on culture, storytelling, history and music. For
more information visit appalachianrootstribute.blogspot.com and
for tickets call 423.753.1010.
*19th Annual Garden Gala
May 23
Tour eclectic gardens full of foliage, artists and live music. The
event includes seminars and vendors. The tour and tea includes
light refreshments and a look at Jonesborough’s most unique
gardens. For tickets visit jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.1010.
*Opening of Wetlands Water Park
May 23
Visit the area’s most family friendly water park including a zero
depth area, two flume slides, a 200 ft. giant slide, a lazy river and
smaller children’s slides. Season passes are available as well as
private party opportunities. For information call 423.753.1553 or
visit wetlandsjonesborough.com.
photo by C. David Cook
Memorial Day Celebration
May 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate this patriotic day with a keynote address, music and a
tribute to area Veterans at the Visitors Center. For information
call 423.753.1010.
June
*Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents
1940s USO Show
June 26 - July 12
Tune in as WJRT radio takes you back with 1940s music and
dance. Take a trip with radio hits as talented actors end the show
with a salute to Veterans through the Armed Forces Medley. For
tickets visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
July
Hoffman Quilt & Doll Challenge
July 1 - 31
Each year, top international entries are grouped into traveling
collections, visiting shows throughout the United States and
Canada. The display will be available at the Visitors Center. For
information call 423.753.1010.
*Jonesborough Days Kick-Off Dinner
July 2 at 5 p.m.
Enjoy dinner at the International Storytelling Center with
entertainment by the Jonesborough Novelty Band while
celebrating the patriotic heritage in Tennessee’s Oldest Town.
Tickets are $10. This event is sponsored by Food City. For
information call 423.753.1010.
Jonesborough Days Festival
July 2 - 4
Take part in Historic Jonesborough’s story through its patriotic
celebration featuring live music, storytelling, a parade, fireworks,
children’s entertainment, craft vendors, games, food and much
more. For information call 423.753.1010 or visit Jonesborough
Days on Facebook.
*QuiltFest
July 23 - 25
Sponsored by Tennessee Quilts, this event features national
teachers with workshops for the beginner and advanced, as well
as a dinner and displays. Registration is required. For information
visit tennesseequilts.com or call 423.753.6644.
Jonesborough Relay for Life
July 25 from noon to 10 p.m.
Jonesborough’s Chapter of The American Cancer Society Relay
For Life unites through a free family friendly event with music,
entertainment, games, activities and much more. For information
call 423.975.0635 or visit relayforlife.org/jonesboroughtn.
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August
*5th Annual Farm to Table Dinner
August 22
Local chefs and Main Street Catering create an elegant, all-local,
five course meal served on long harvest tables on Main Street.
The dinner is a showcase of local foods and a fundraiser for the
farmers market. For information visit
jonesborough.locallygrown.net.
*Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents
Anything Goes the Musical
August 14 - September 6
Follow a classic boy meets girl tale as Billy enlists help from his
friends to win Hope’s heart. Complete with disguises,
tap-dancing sailors and blackmail, this musical is set aboard the
ocean liner S. S. American with Cole Porter songs including It’s
De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, All Through The
Night and Anything Goes. For tickets visit
jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423.753.1010.
September
Labor Day Concert
September 7 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy one of the last days of summer with an afternoon picnic in
downtown Jonesborough. Then, come and enjoy a free concert
with Johnson City Community Concert Band at the Visitors
Center. For information visit jcccband.org or call 423.753.1010.
Ongoing Storytelling Events
*Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
Each Tuesday, the International Storytelling Center features four of Jonesborough’s
finest tellers at 7 p.m. Members are tellers
of tales, singers of songs, workers of magic
or just honest liars. For information visit
storytellersguild.org or call 423.913.2166.
*Jonesborough Yarn Exchange
Jonesborough’s original storytelling radio
hour performed live at the International
Storytelling Center and recorded for broadcast on NPR station
WETS 89.5 FM. Featuring local stories and music from Appalachia, A Night with the Yarn Exchange performs the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For information call 423.753.1010.
*Heritage Alliance Main Street Town Tours
Available at 1 p.m. March - April on Mondays and Saturdays
and 1 p.m. May - December on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays. These tours will depart from the
International Storytelling Center as guides discuss the history of
the town, its people and the lives they built. Tickets are $5 and
can be purchased at the International Storytelling Center. For
information call 423.753.9580.
*Positive Solutions Storytelling Tours
Positive Solutions Tours offers history through storytelling year
round for groups. Guide services include step on tours, custom
designed, one day group and multiple day group tours. Two and
three day Mystery Tours for groups is our speciality. We provide
murder mysteries, dinner and entertainment as well as holiday
themes. Choose from Legends, Whispers & Mysteries, Strolling
& Stories and Times & Tales. For information visit
positivesolutionstours.com, call 423.753.9882 or email
[email protected].
*Storytelling Live!
May - October
The 15th annual Teller-in-Residence
program will be held at the International
Storytelling Center. Tellers from across
the U.S. entertain guests Tuesday through
Saturday at 2 p.m. and in special evening
and children’s concerts. Admission is $12
for adults and $11 for seniors, students
and children under 18. Season passes
are also available. For information
visit storytellingcenter.net or call 423.913-1276, toll free
1.800.952.8392.
Ongoing Events & Programs
*Contra Dances
Presented by the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society,
dances are held monthly on the first and third Saturday with
live music and callers/teachers at the Visitors Center. No
partner necessary. All dances are taught. For information visit
historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org or call 423.534.8879.
*Depot Street Brewing
Brewed in small batches with handcrafted ingredients from
around the globe, Depot Street Brewing delivers a variety for the
discriminating beer lover. Take a tour, complete with a keepsake
glass and fresh pint of a signature brew. Hours include
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays from 5
to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 9 p.m. For information visit
depotstreetbrewing.com or call 423.753.7628.
Music on the Square
May - September
Check out free live music on the Courthouse steps every Friday
at 7 p.m. Bring a chair, relax and listen to old-time Appalachian
music, folk, bluegrass and more. For information visit
musiconthesquare.com or call 423.753.1010.
*Tennessee Hills Distillery
Opening Soon
Located off Main Street in the historic “Salt House,” this craft
distillery uses only ingredients grown just outside of town. Take
a distillery tour including every aspect of the whiskey making
process. Visit the gift shop and tasting bar with the opportunity
to purchase the finest whiskey to ever be produced in the
Tennessee Hills. For information visit tnhillsdistillery.com.
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Top 10
Southern Streets
for a Stroll
Washington County/Jonesborough History Museum
and Chester Inn Museum
With two locations, inside the Visitors Center and in the heart
of Historic Downtown, artifacts of Jonesborough’s early history
are on display. Admission is free of charge. For information visit
heritageall.org or call 423.753.9580.
* Admission charge required for event
Some schedules may be subject to change
due to special events and weather conditions.
*East TN Ghost Tours
Paranormal Technology Investigations as seen on “A Haunting.”
Family oriented candle lit ghost tours, investigations and stories
of real events held year round in Jonesborough. Visit Ghost
Hunters Paradise featuring a picture gallery, ghost hunting
equipment, gifts, apparel, souvenirs and beverages. For
information visit tcprs.com or call
423.218-8648.
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Spring and Summer
Events Guide
*Equine Elegance Carriage Rides & Tours
Embark on a journey through Historic
Jonesborough by horse and carriage. Tours
are dependent upon weather and traffic.
For information call 423.213.3049 or email
[email protected].
Jonesborough Farmers Market
May - October
Held on Courthouse Square on Saturday mornings, the Market
supports local farmers and artisans who sell their fresh produce
and handmade products. The market also features live music in
the summer. For information visit jonesborough.locallygrown.net.
Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts
Support the arts through a variety of class and workshop
opportunities in arts education for all ages including art, dance,
instrumental/vocal music, playwriting, storytelling and theatre
offered year round. For information call 423.753.0562.
Movies on Main
May - September
Hosted by the Jonesborough Area
Merchants Association and the Lollipop
Shop, bring the family and chairs for
a free movie downtown beginning at
dusk on various Saturdays. For movie
selections, scheduling and information call
423.913.2663.
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Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center
117 Boone Street
Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659
866.401.4223
historicjonesborough.com
[email protected]