Tuesday, August 6

Tuesday Blast On The Mountain, Roan Mountain Community Park (behind the post office), 4-5 p.m., Tai-Chi with Master Carol Ann Mitchell. Low impact stretching to relax the mind and improve flexibility and balance. All ages. $5 donation is appreciated; 4:30-6 p.m., Farmers Market with handcrafted quilts and assorted knitted items, fresh local produce, discount plants, delicious local honey and handmade soap. (This changes weekly as new produce comes into season); 6-7 p.m., Slow guided open jam session on the sound stage led by maestro Rhodyjane Meadows. Attendance is free. Bring your instruments and enjoy the fun; 7-8 p.m., Summer Concert Series. The musical tunes of Annie Stevenson, Old-time classics, sing along favorites and Christian songs that both inspire and motivate. A Roan Mountain favorite. Good family fun. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic and come have some fun up in the mountains. You may be a stranger when you get here, but you’ll be a part of our family when you leave.

Friday, Aug. 30 – September 1

2019 Fall Naturalists’ Rally – Celebrating their 57th Fall Naturalists Rally, the Friends of Roan Mountain will be offering a weekend full of outdoor classes on varying subjects. Take part in hikes, biotic surveys, naturalist lectures, and outdoor adventures that the whole family can enjoy. This event will take place within Roan Mountain State Park on the weekend of August 30 – September 1. Meet at RMSP Conference Center. 

A list of activities and registration information will be available closer to the date on the Friends of Roan Mountain Website. Visit them at http://www.friendsofroanmtn.org/.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Fall Chili Cook-Off – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Cook up a pot of your secret recipe and compete for prizes, or just come sample the chefs’ creations! Everyone is welcome to kick-off the fall season with food, fun, and fellowship. Register prior to October 5 at the Park Headquarters or Campground Check-in Station. 8:00 a.m.-noon. Prizes will be awarded to the judges favorite chili, public favorite chili, best decorated chili booth, and overall best use of heat to flavor ratio (no burning off taste-buds!). Meet at: Picnic Shelter #3 in Campground.

Saturday, Oct. 12

2019 Autumn Harvest Festival – Noon – 3 p.m. — Step back in time with us on Saturday, October 12th at the Miller Farmstead from noon-3 p.m. Our Autumn Harvest Festival brings guests back into the mid 1800s with historical tours of the Farm, house, and land surrounding the area. The farmstead will be packed with historical demonstrations, games, traditional music, food, crafts, and more! Come out and support these local artists and re-enactors, or join in the fun by calling us to sign up as a vendor or re-enactor today. 

In case of bad weather, the festival will be moved to the Visitor’s Center. If the festival will be moved, we will post it on our park Facebook page and have a sign re-directing guests from the Farmstead entrance. Meet at: Miller Farmstead.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Roan Mountain 10K Road Race – 11 a.m. – Compete with runners from across the state as part of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour. This certified 6.2 mile course is an all road (no trail!) race starting at 11 a.m. at Picnic Shelter 3. For more info/advance registration: (423) 547-3900, www.reg2run.com, or visit the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour website at www.tennesseerunningtour.com. Meet at: Picnic Shelter #3 in Campground.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Old Time Yule Celebration – 1-3 p.m. – Celebrate Christmas with Roan Mountain State Park from 1-3 p.m. at the historic Miller Farmstead. This 1800s Christmas celebration will feature old-time traditional Christmas music, cookies and refreshments, a campfire, tours of the historic farmstead, and an old-timey letter writing station to Santa. 

In case of bad weather, this event may be moved to the Conference Center. If the event will be moved, notice will be given on our Facebook Page and a sign redirecting traffic from the Farmstead entrance will be posted. Meet at: Miller Farmstead.