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.