The Kingsport Farmers Market is hosting its 7th annual Fall Festival this Saturday (October 12) with plenty of vendors on hand, kids activities and a pumpkin carving and painting contest.
The festival is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the farmers market (308 Clinchfield Street) and all events and activities are free and open to the public. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with more than 50 vendors offering a variety of fall produce, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs and crafts.
Fall Festival Schedule:
- Pumpkin Carving/Painting contest – Pumpkin check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the judging starts at 11 a.m. Entrants must pick up their pumpkins by noon. Enter to win prizes in two categories—Best Carved and Best Decorated—in 12 & under and 13 & up categories.
- Kids mini-pumpkin painting and other activities starting at 9 a.m. (while supplies last).
- Rotary of Kingsport – Sunrise – will be making and selling apple butter on site.
- Gary Bortz with Bortz Graphics will be on site doing pumpkin sculpting demonstrations.
The market opens at 7 a.m. so come early and get in the fall spirit with the Kingsport Farmers Market. The Kingsport Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please visit kingsportfarmersmarket.org.