2010 DKA Events
May 7-9, 2010 Rail Grass - www.railgrass.com
Bus & Train Excursions tickets available on April 12th! Model Railroad Layouts, Crafts and Vendors, Dining, Music and Blood Drive. Lectures and displays of Railroad items.
May 15, 2010 Racks by the Tracks (Food-Music-Drinks)
Over 40 Vendors displaying for Sale, Antiques and Arts and Crafts. Visit www.exploredowntownkingsport.com for more information.
Wilderness Trail Rod Run
In partnership with the Kingsport Antique & Rod Club, the Rod Run will showcase a wide variety of cars. The event takes place on Main Street. The awards will be given out at 8:00 pm. It will include live entertainment, door prizes, special awards, games, and it’s all free. More info available at www.wildernesstrailrodrun.com.
Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series (7:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
July 4th (Celebrated on July 3, 2010) Downtown Celebration and Fireworks Concerts and Fireworks will highlight the day as we celebrate the birth of our nation. Crowds in excess of 30,000 have experienced one of the biggest and most extravagent celebrations in the region. This year will see a larger and longer Fireworks show. The Members and Board of the Downtown Kingsport Association invite the whole region to visit this spectacular event with friends and family.
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Starting times:
1 pm Food Vendors
2-4 pm Karaoke
3-7 pm Kids Zone
4 pm “Sleepin till Friday” Band
6 pm “Benny Wilson Band”
8 pm “Wolf Creek” Band
Approx 9:45 Fireworks
Sponsored by:
Holston Valley Medical Center - Fireworks
Eastman - Stage
Domtar
Bank of Tennessee
Regions Bank
Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home
Grant Tire and Automotive
Expert Tire
Tri-Summit Bank
Downtown Kingsport Association
Main Street Program
95.9 The Hog
WKPT ABC 19
WKPT Radio
98.5 WTFM
102.7 WVEK
Christ Fellowship Church
Mark Freeman Associates
Eastman Credit Union
Cowboy Cafe and Saloon
2008 Fireworks
Southern Culture on Skids 4th of July 2008
2009 4th of July Press Conference Fireworks
2009 Fireworks
Benny Wilson 4th July 2009
July 16, 2010 Mardi Gras (11:45-6:00)
Beads, beads and more beads! Mardi Gras is the kick-off event for Fun Fest. This is a day full of activities, food, entertainment and lots of fun. Merchants can participate by being designated as a bead station and through the window and lobby decorating contests.
Tomato Fest (9:00-11:00 am)
DKA partners with the Southern Appalachian Plant Society (SAPS) for this fun event with tomatoes! There are contests for the largest tomato, best tasting tomato, strangest tomato, etc. The event takes place in Glen Bruce Park.
Broad Street Cruise-In (2:00-8:00)
DKA partners with the Fraternal Order of Police to plan this fun event to show off your classic car. The event takes place on Main Street, Broad Street and Citizen’s Bank Parking Lot.
Fall 2010 Evening with the Arts (7:00 pm-11:30 pm)
Evening
with the Arts is the opening night reception, which features original
artwork by local artists. The artwork will be on display in the Main
Arts Center (DKA Gallery) and in Gallery II. This exciting event will
be celebrated with food, wine and musicians. We have partnered with the
Children’s Miracle Network again to make this event a fundraiser for
them as well as DKA.
Sept. 11-13 Rail Grass - Fall with the Rail Grass Ribs Cookoff
The Downtown Kingsport Merchants, Businesses and Restaurants invite you to Downtown Kingsport's 2nd annual Rail Grass. Join us Downtown!
Railgrass Photo Exhibit and Downtown Kingsport
In conjuction with Fall for Downtown Festivities the Railgrass Photo Exhibit will be open 6 pm till 10 pm September 11-13. It's inside the Gem Theatre, home of DKA, 140 W. Main Street.
City Employee Picnic (11:00-1:00)
First Kingsport Credit Union to host the Annual City Employee Picnic at Glen Bruce Park. Employees are provided lunch and entertainment. This picnic is a wonderful way to recognize the valuable services provided by our city employees and shows our appreciation for their assistance in improving our community.
Neil Danehy Golf Classic
This annual golf tournament is held at a Crockett Ridge Golf Course and keeps players coming back year after year. It is a fun day of fellowship and friendly competition. The money raised is given to a fund to support area college students pursuing a business degree to honor the memory of Neil Danehy.
DKA's Annual Dinner (6:00)
The Annual Dinner and Silent Auction is one of DKA’s major fundraisers. There are always lots of unique items to bid on. Awards are given to volunteers for their wonderful service throughout the year. This is a fantastic night to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family of DKA.
December 2010 - Blue Grass Christmas in the Smokeys
December 3, 2010 Merchants Open House
DKA invites everyone to visit the merchants in downtown Kingsport during the Merchants Open House. The merchants will be beautifully decorated for Christmas and will have lots of goodies available. Tour downtown with a Christmas Carriage Ride. This event coincides with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Gingerbread House Exhibit.
December 3, 2010 Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:45 pm)
DKA kicks off the Christmas season with a Tree Lighting Ceremony in Church Circle. This event coincides with the Merchants Open House and the Gingerbread House Exhibit.
December 3, 2010 Gingerbread House Exhibit
A holiday Gingerbread House Contest is fun for all ages. The houses are on display in the lobby of Regions Bank throughout the holiday season. This event coincides with the Merchants Open House and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Every Friday Coffee Talk Radio Show (8:30-9:30 am)
WKPT 1400 AM broadcasts live from DKA merchants. This is a talk show with Larry Crawford as the host. Larry talks to local merchants about their businesses. DKA also gives away door prizes.
DKARS at Blakley Mitchel Mens Shop
DKARS Pixie Salon and Essential Therapies
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