October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th at Harris Park in Dunlap, TN
Step back in time and celebrate Dunlap, Tennessee’s Heritage at the Small Town America Festival!
Experience the charm of our heritage with live music, unique vendors, wagon rides, food trucks, & so much more. Join us for two days full of old-fashioned fun!
OCTOBER 2ND EVENTS
6:00 PM CST
OKTOBERFEST
📍 Harris Park: 245 Cedar St, Dunlap, TN 37327
OCTOBER 3RD EVENTS
9:00 AM CST till Festival End
Coal Mining Heritage
📍 Coke Ovens: 350 Mountain View Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327
Guided Tours
Tour the historic Coke Ovens Park and Coal Mine Museum
* $5 per person tractor wagon rides to and from Harris Park and the Coke Ovens*
Live Demonstrations
Coal mining techniques, blacksmithing, and other trades from the era
Coal Mining Exhibits
Photographs, artifacts, and oral histories from former miners and their families
9:00 AM CST till Festival End
Agriculture Roots
Antique Tractor Show
Located at Harris Park
Heritage Farm Tours
Tours to Sequatchie County Heritage Farms (Departs @ 10:00 AM)
Petting Zoo
9:00 AM CST till Festival End
Native American Roots
Cultural Perfomances
Traditional Cherokee dances, music, and storytelling
Craft Demonstrations
Basket weaving, pottery, and beadwork
Historical Talks
Presentations by local historians and tribal members
9:00 AM CST till Festival End
Appalachian Culture
Live Music
Bluegrass, folk, and country music performances around festival
Food Vendors
Traditional Appalachian dishes
Crafts & Artisans
Local artists and vendors
Pup Parade
Bring your furry friend and join us for a tail-wagging Pup Parade around the festival! All participating dogs receive a pup cup!
Sponsored by The Barkery
4:00 PM CST till 7:00 PM CST
Sequatchie Valley Cruising Tour
📍 Downtown Dunlap, TN
All classic cars and hot rods welcome!
OCTOBER 4TH EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON!
Admission for October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
Starting June 1st, $5 wristband available to purchase ahead of time at
The Dunlap Mercantile
15664 Rankin Ave, Dunlap, TN 37327
Sequatchie County Chamber of Commerce
15643 Rankin Ave, Dunlap, TN 37327
Dunlap City Hall
15595 Rankin Ave, Dunlap, TN 37327
(Children 5 & Under FREE)
*Wristband will also be available to purchase at the festival day of on September 12th & 13th*
Interested in being a vendor?
Click the button below to download the application. Fill out the form and email to sequatchie@bledsoe.net.