Larry and Kathy Mitchell ReceptionEllen Elmes Art Gallery, Charles R. King Community Center

Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Always a highlight of the Festival, the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro James Fallenbaum will perform inside the Mary W. Lawson Auditorium on Sunday,

Middle-Eastern Tabbouleh SaladSouth American Roast Pork LoinSenegalese Braised ChickenGerman Cabbage RollsButtery American Spring VegetablesSpanish PotatoesYeast Rolls, French Croissants, Naan BreadTres Leches, Apple Tart TatinTea, Coffee, Water Catered by Your Grate

Cultural Walk performance with Southwest students and faculty members acting as prominent historical figures and Dr. Randy Forehand narrating through the history and cultures featured throughout the Festival’s previous 30

Art Alive at Breckenridge Manor will kick off the 2026 Festival of the Arts beginning at 6pm.Art Alive! transforms the gallery into a living celebration of American art and culture, with participants dressing as iconic U.S. artworks and historical figures. From early American portraits to modern cultural statements, these living masterpieces reflect 250 years of

Festival of the Arts Jazz America's Music will be held in the KCC auditorium beginning at 7pm.Jazz: America’s Music presents a journey through the history of jazz, performed by an ensemble featuring trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and rhythm section. The program highlights classic styles including Dixieland, Swing, Cool Jazz, Bebop, Latin, and Fusion.

Americana Music Festival, part of the 2026 Festival of the Arts, will be held at the Appalachian Arts Center Hagerman's Pavilion beginning at 12p. Variety of gospel, southern rock and country, bluegrass to name a few! Food trucks, beer garden and much more!The Americana Music Festival celebrates 250 years of American music through live performances

The Community Chorus will hold "I Hear America Singing" as part of the 2026 Festival of the Arts celebration in the auditorium of the KCC beginning at 3pm.The Community Chorus features singers from across the region performing music that reflects the history and cultural diversity of the United States. The program includes works by American

Festival of the Arts Cultural Dinner will be held at 6pm in the KCC Art Gallery with the Cultural Walk immediately after in the KCC auditorium.6:00PM Dinner, 7:00PM EventSemiquincentennial Dinner Buffet ($25*), Upper LobbyBaby Greens & Orchard Apple Salad, Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy, Red Wine Braised Beef Shoulder Tenders, Vegetarian Alternative –

Festival of the Arts Empty Bowls and Student Art Show will begin at 12:15 in the Art Gallery.The Student Art Show will feature the work of Southwest students in a variety of mediums.The Empty Bowls Lunch ($20) features one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls crafted by students from Lebanon High School, Richlands High School, and Southwest Virginia Community