Saturday, June 17

Rhododendron Festival 2017. The Rhododendron Festival is a long-standing tradition that hails the blooming of the world-famous Rhododendron Gardens atop Roan Mountain. The festival features crafters, musicians, and tasty food! Sponsored by the Roan Mountain Citizens’ Club. Meet at Park Amphitheater. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.

Friday, June 23

Summer Concert Series: The Rusty Nails. Have some fun with these East Tennessee old-timers playing and singing some classic bluegrass, country, and gospel tunes performed under the sweet summertime sky. Concerts will be relocated to Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground in case of bad weather. Free Admission! Donations accepted. Meet at Park Amphitheater. 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24

Afternoons at the Farmstead: Dulcimers and More with James Garland. You will certainly enjoy the company and music of this talented craftsman and storyteller, James Garland.

Summer Concert Series: The Trail Blazer Cloggers. This high energy dance team will keep you moving to the beat. Come enjoy this showcase of an Appalachian tradition with a modern twist. This high-energy dance team will keep you moving to the beat! Concerts will be relocated to Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground in case of bad weather. Free Admission! Donations accepted. Meet at Park Amphitheater. 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Tennessee Promise Saturday. Students can volunteer to earn service hours toward fulfilling their Tennessee Promise requirements during this park workday event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, June 30

Summer Concert Series: The Fiddlin’ Carson Peters Band. Playing since the age of three, Carson Peters is a young musical prodigy who never ceases to amaze. Talk about BIG talent in a small package. This famous child fiddler has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, played onstage with Ricky Skaggs, and been a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Concerts will be relocated to Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground in case of bad weather. Free Admission! Donations accepted. Meet at Park Amphitheater. 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 1

Independence Day Celebration 2017. Roan Mountain State Park commemorates the 4th of July the old-fashioned way with a bicycle parade, checkers tournament, field games and more.