School’s almost out, the temperature is up, and summer is right around the corner! The next few months are some of the busiest ones for the Chattanooga schedule, with seasonal celebrations, community gatherings, and festive fun happening every weekend.
If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the summer and hang out with the rest of the Chattanooga community, here are the can’t-miss events.
Riverbend Festival
What: Dating back to the 1980s, the Riverbend Festival is one of Chattanooga’s most popular yearly events, bringing in hundreds of thousands of people. Over the four nights of the event, you can enjoy live music, vendors, food and drink, games, and scenic views of the Tennessee River. A few of the big names headlining this year’s festival include Weezer, Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, Macklemore.
Where: 200 Riverfront Parkway
When: May 29th – June 1
Chattanooga Market
What: Chattanooga has four different markets scattered throughout the city, filled with a variety of vendors and goods for sale. Over the course of the next few weeks, there are tons of special events going on at the city markets, like the Strawberry Festival, the Peach Festival, and the Father’s Day Bacon, Blues & Brews celebration.
Where: Various locations
When: Various times
2019 Rat Race
What: Whether you’re swimming or spectating, the 2019 Rat Race is a prime event for spending a summer morning on the waterfront. Celebrating its 13th year this year, the race offers both a 2.4 mile and 4.5 mile race downstream. if you want to catch the tail end of the race, head to the Market Street Bridge.
Where: Rivermont Park, Chattanooga Golf & Country Club
When: June 1st, 8am
Ice Cream Safari
What: Ice cream, zoo animal meet and greets, education stations, camel rides, and more—the Ice Cream Safari is full of sweet treats and up-close interactions with the animals. The schedule for animal enrichment includes cougars, spider monkeys, sloths, chimpanzees, and white-tailed deer, and tickets are available online.
Where: Chattanooga Zoo
When: June 8th, 4pm – 7pm
Make Music Chattanooga
What: Make Music is a worldwide celebration that aims to bring music to any many corners of the world as possible. In Chattanooga, you’ll find music lessons and workshops, jam sessions, and live performances happening all around the city, all day long.
Where: Various venues
When: June 21st
Deep Brew Sea
What: Deep sea creatures, colorful fish, sharks, shrimps, and everything in between—the Deep Brew Sea event offers full access to the aquarium, unlimited samples of beer, food, and more, and live music. Even though this is only the third year, the event has become wildly popular around the community, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance!
Where: Tennessee Aquarium
When: June 28th – 29th, 7pm – 10:30pm
Pops on the River
What: Celebrate July 4th in Chattanooga with the annual Pops on the River event! The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will be bringing some classics to the waterfront, a wide selection of food and drink vendors will be onsite, and the day concludes with an impressive fireworks show.
Where: Coolidge Park
When: July 3rd, 5pm
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Chattanooga is a one-of-a-kind place to call home, filled with unique events and an active community. If you’re interested in finding your home here, take some time to explore the area, browse our real estate resources, and give us a call to get started!