Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival

08/21/2026

Bring your kids of all ages to see Ron Lighty, Ventriloquist & Balloon Artist extraordinaire! Come to see what Ron and Jason can create on the Lowland Stage, Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Proudly sponsored by Thomas Heathing & Air. Visit the official wesbsite at: www.scots-irishfestival.com

08/15/2026

Remember, in these times of inflation, tariffs, and soaring food and gas prices, the Dandridge Scots Irish Festival is FREE, top quality family entertainment open to everyone. We thank our generous sponsors and patrons that we can offer this. We are celebrating our 17th Festival.

08/15/2026

Mooooo......Come see the Highland Cattle and Black Face Sheep Exhibit on Sat., Sept. 26th at the Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival. Proudly Sponsored by Jefferson County Farm Bureau.

08/15/2026

08/09/2026

House of Hamill will be joining us on Saturday, Sept. 26th at this year's Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival. They will captivate you with their three-part harmonies and lively stories, join us! For more information regarding the festival, check out the official website at: https://www.scotsirishfestival.com/

08/09/2026

How cute is this new TeeShirt design celebrating 250 Years!

07/24/2026

The Muckers are joining us this year at the Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival on September 26th. Don't forget to mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this free, fun-filled day. Check out our website for more details: www.scotsirishfestival.com

04/13/2026

We hope everyone will join us on Saturday, April 18th in Historic Downtown Dandridge for the America 250 Celebration!

Why April 18th? This date holds an important place in American history—it marks the night of Paul Revere's Ride and the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. As communities across the country begin building toward the nationwide 250th celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 4, small towns like ours are proudly honoring the moments that shaped our nation.

The Town of Dandridge is excited to showcase the very best of small-town America with a full day of history, music, and fireworks!

Event Timeline
2:00 PM – Shuttle service begins
3:00 PM – Festival officially opens
4:00 PM – Parade begins
7:00 PM – Live concert featuring Darryl Worley
9:00 PM – Paul Revere’s Ride reenactment & fireworks finale
Parade Details

The parade will begin on Public Drive, cross the bridge into downtown, and conclude at Banner Street. For one of the most memorable moments of the day, we highly recommend gathering on the bridge in the pedestrian viewing area at 4:00 PM for the National Anthem and a commemorative flyover featuring P-51 Mustangs.