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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Farm Olympics, Top Tomato Festival, 6-7 night

Staff file photo by Seth Carpenter / Murray the miniature donkey shows his teeth at McDonald Farm. The Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers are hosting the fourth annual Farm Olympics from 1:30-9 p.m. June 6, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road.
Staff file photo by Seth Carpenter / Murray the miniature donkey shows his teeth at McDonald Farm. The Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers are hosting the fourth annual Farm Olympics from 1:30-9 p.m. June 6, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road. Staff file photo by Seth Carpenter / Murray the miniature donkey shows his teeth at McDonald Farm. The Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers are hosting the fourth annual Farm Olympics from 1:30-9 p.m. June 6, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road.

COMEDY

Chelcie Lynn

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.

Cost: $49+

More info: Comedian Chelcie Lynn, known for her alter ego, Trailer Trash Tammy, performs.

tivolichattanooga.com


DANCE

Big Band Dance

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: American Legion Post 95, 3329 Ringgold Road

Cost: $10 at the door

More info: A public big band dance, featuring the 18-piece, Glenn Miller-style Legionnaires big band. Refreshments and door prizes included with admission.

tnlegionpost95.com


FILM

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

When: 6:15 Thursday, 5 and 7:45 p.m. Friday-Sunday

Where: Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St.

Cost: $15 for general admission

More info: Big-screen continuation of “The Mandalorian” television series set in the “Star Wars” universe.

tnaqua.org/imax

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Bobby Stone Film Series

When: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.

Cost: $13.50 for general admission

More info: Screenings include: “Mrs. Doubtfire” at 7 p.m. Saturday, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and “Parasite” at 4 p.m. Sunday.

tivolichattanooga.com


MUSIC

Three Dog Night

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.

Cost: $70+

More info: Three Dog Night performs, with special guest The Sedonas.

tivolichattanooga.com

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Lenox Hills

When: 9 p.m. Thursday

Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St.

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of show

More info: Lenox Hills performs, with support from Massey Lane.

barrelhouseballroom.com

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Nightfall

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where: Miller Plaza, 850 Market St.

Cost: Free admission

More info: Free summer concert series Nightfall continues, with High Stuarts as opener and Wyatt Ellis as headliner. Also features food trucks and market vendors.

nightfallchattanooga.com

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Monday Night Social

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Songbirds, 206 W. Main St.

Cost: $12 in advance

More info: Monday Night Social performs.

venue.songbirds.org

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Summer Jazz Nights

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Suite 108

Cost: $5 per person

More info: Alex Keiss Trio performs as part of summer jazz series.

gate11distillery.com

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Drag Me to the Rave

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St.

Cost: $25 for general admission

More info: A night of party anthems and drag performance.

barrelhouseballroom.com

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Campfire Concert

When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Road

Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers

More info: Campfire Concert, featuring Tennessee’s Dead, a tribute to the Grateful Dead. Camping add-on available for extra charge.

reflectionriding.org

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Riverfront Nights

When: 6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway

Cost: Free

More info: Free summer concert series Riverfront Nights continues for the 2026 season. Cara Madaris Band opens, and Rock the 90’s, a tribute to ’90s-era rock music, headlines.

riverfrontnights.com

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Caitlynne Curtis

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Songbirds, 206 W. Main St.

Cost: $20 in advance

More info: Nashville-based musician Caitlynne Curtis performs.

venue.songbirds.org

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Nicholas Krolak

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave.

Cost: $25 for general admission

More info: Nicholas Krolak presents a “Past Lives” album release concert.

barkinglegs.org

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Ben Chapman

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St.

Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of show

More info: Ben Chapman performs.

barrelhouseballroom.com


OUT & ABOUT

Nooga Splash

When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays

Where: Chester Frost Park, 2389 Gold Point Circle N.

Cost: $14+

More info: Floating water park Nooga Splash continues for the summer season. Main season operating hours continue through Aug. 4.

noogasplash.com

Staff file photo / Youngsters play on an inflatable at the Nooga Splash attraction while adults hang out beachside. The floating water park's main season operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays at Chester Frost Park, 2389 Gold Point Circle N.
Staff file photo / Youngsters play on an inflatable at the Nooga Splash attraction while adults hang out beachside. The floating water park’s main season operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays at Chester Frost Park, 2389 Gold Point Circle N.

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Fishing Rodeo

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Dickert’s Pond at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway

Cost: Free

More info: East Ridge Optimist Club’s 13th annual Kids Fishing Rodeo, an opportunity to fish and win trophies. Food provided for registered participants, while supplies last.

eastridgeoptimistclub.org

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National Trails Day

When: 9 a.m. Saturday

Where: Craven’s House, 1060 Cravens Terrace, Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

Cost: Free

More info: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and its partners invite volunteers to help clear invasive plants along the Craven’s House Trail in observance of National Trails Day.

nps.gov/chch

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MooFest

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

Where: Downtown Athens, Tenn.

Cost: Free

More info: McMinn County’s dairy festival MooFest returns for 2026, featuring live entertainment, a large variety of vendors and more.

friendlycityfestivals.com

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River market

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays

Where: Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St.

Cost: Free admission

More info: Chattanooga River Market continues, featuring various vendors. Market open Saturdays only from April-October.

chattanoogamarket.com

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Southside Porchfest

When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Southside neighborhoods

Cost: Free

More info: Inaugural Southside Porchfest turns neighborhood homes into pop-up concert venues.

linktr.ee/SouthsidePorchfest

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Farm Olympics

When: 1:30-9 p.m. Saturday

Where: McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road

Cost: $20+

More info: Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers host the fourth annual Farm Olympics, featuring a variety of farm-related sporting events.

southeasttennesseeyoungfarmers.com

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Twilight Firefly Market

When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.

Cost: Free admission

More info: Second annual Twilight Firefly Market, featuring a variety of vendors, live music and a beer bar under twinkling lights at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

facebook.com

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Top Tomato Festival

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

Where: First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd.

Cost: Free admission

More info: Chattanooga Market celebrates the Bloody Mary, with samples from six different makers. Also includes market vendors, food trucks and live music.

chattanoogamarket.com

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Dee Hubbard makes a Bloody Mary during the Top Tomato Festival. This year's Top Tomato Festival is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7, 2026, at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Dee Hubbard makes a Bloody Mary during the Top Tomato Festival. This year’s Top Tomato Festival is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7, 2026, at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd.

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6-7 Family Fun

When: 6-8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Gilbert-Stephenson Park, 19 Van Cleve St., Fort Oglethorpe

Cost: Free

More info: Inaugural 6-7 Family Fun Night, a nod to the 6-7 craze, featuring family friendly activities.

letsgoforto.com


SPORTS

Roller Derby

When: 3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway

Cost: $12 for general admission

More info: Chattanooga Roller Derby doubleheader, with the Ruby Regulators taking on the Rome Junior Home Team and the B-Railers taking on the Rome Roller Derby.

chattanoogarollerderby.com

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Football Club

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.

Cost: $8+

More info: Chattanooga Football Club takes on Red Bull New York II.

mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc


THEATER & ARTS

Throwback Thursday

When: 4-8 p.m. Thursday

Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View

Cost: Free admission

More info: Hunter Museum’s Throwback Thursday, offering free admission to the museum’s permanent collection and current special exhibition.

huntermuseum.org

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New Play Festival

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St.

Cost: $25 for general admission

More info: New Play Festival, featuring works by fresh voices from the community. Friday performance showcases 10-minute plays, while Saturday showcases one-act plays. Festival continues through June 21.

theatrecentre.com

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