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APRIL 19-21
The Chattanooga Association for Visual Arts, AVA, is preparing for the 24th year of the 4 Bridges Art Festival. First Horizon Pavilion at 1801 Reggie White Blvd. 6-10 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Sarah Moore, director of the festival said there will be 140 artists exhibiting this year and around 10,000 visitors are expected throughout the weekend.
APRIL 20
St. Elmo Spring Festival with Corgi Parade. 10 a.m., 3800 St. Elmo Ave.
APRIL 20
Springtime in Chattanooga, a large scale arts, crafts and farmers market at Coolidge Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
APRIL 20
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park hosts Sculptures in the Sky. Noon – 5 p.m. at 1800 Polk St. Free.
APRIL 20
Battle Below the Clouds BBQ fundraiser for Lana's Love Foundation. Ruby Falls. 10:30-4:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/RubyFallsBattle.
APRIL 20
Coming Home Ceremony: A Celebration of Usher. McKenzie Arena. 3 p.m., Doors open at 2 p.m.
APRIL 20
BBQ & Bluegrass Festival at Camp Jordan in East Ridge from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., features BBQ competition, food trucks, shopping with over 100 local businesses and crafters, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo and many more activities and foot and treat options. Vote for the best BBQ around. Free admission and parking.
APRIL 27
Members of the USS Carbonero Base, United States Submarine Veterans will honor the memories of over 4,000 submariners lost in the line of duty in a formal public ceremony to recognize their service. 11 a.m. at Soddy Daisy Veterans Park, 9009 Dayton Pike.
MAY 3
75th Armed Forces Parade. begins at 10:30 a.m. from the intersection of M. L. King and Market Streets. The parade will continue down Market Street to West Aquarium Way, turning left and finishing at Chestnut Street.
MAY 4
Art 120 hosts We Make. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., overlooking the Tennessee River on the Chattanooga Green.
MAY 4
Chattanooga Room in the Inn’s ChattaDerby, 5-8:30 p.m. at Parkside Hall. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.chattanoogaroomintheinn.com/derby. Individual tickets are $150 and dedicated tables of eight are $1,000.
MAY 11
BIG PIG BBQ Festival, a day of mouthwatering barbecue, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun, all while supporting the Construction Career Center. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. www.bigpigbbqfestival.com.
JUNE 7-8
The Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo Competition at the Tennessee Riverpark. Begins with an opening ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by events. Day two of competition runs from 7 a.m. through early afternoon. Free. Events for kids.
JUNE 21-28
The 11th annual Chattanooga Film Festival presented in a hybrid format, with in-person and virtual programming available. The festival's in-person dates, June 21-24, are at The Read House. chattfilmfest.org.
JULY 12-13 and 19-20
The 2024 Scopes Trial play Destiny in Dayton will be offered. Tickets for play performances on July 12, 13 and 19 are $30. Tickets for Saturday, July 20, are $90, and include dinner with the cast on the courthouse lawn. Entertainment for the dinner will be provided by Scenic City Sound, featuring a classic big band and swing repertoire. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/3krhc4km.