Didn’t you hear? FOMO is out in 2025. Break out your calendars because we’re sharing some of the biggest events happening in Chattanooga for each month of this year.
January | Lookout Wild Film Festival
This film festival brings outdoor + conservation films from across the world to The Signal. This year’s festival kicks off on Friday, Jan. 17, here are the need-to-knows.
February | Romance at Ruby
You may have traveled to this beloved landmark, but do you know the love story behind the naming of Ruby Falls? During this limited-time event, you’ll take a cave + waterfall tour while learning the history of the site.
March | Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
This one’s for the foodies, come out to Coolidge Park to enjoy drinks and bites from the area’s most popular food trucks + vendors.
April | Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
This festival that celebrates outdoor adventure, conservation, music, and community returns to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens on Saturday, April 5. Stay tuned for a future newsletter diving into all the fun that’s planned.
May | Running of the Chihuahuas
There’s just nothing quite like gathering with the community to see chihuahuas racing at the First Horizon Pavilion + the costume contest is pretty great, too. Stay tuned for this year’s date announcement.
June | Make Music Day
Chattanooga joins the globe in celebrating World Music Day on Saturday, June 21 with tons of live music events, workshops, and festivities. This is a great go-at-your-own-pace event, where you can pick which music events you’re most interested in attending.
July | Pops on the River
Don’t skip out on the huge fireworks show in Coolidge Park and the free outdoor concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. Bring your lawn chairs + blankets to celebrate the Fourth of July with the community — this year’s date TBD, but typically falls the day before Independence Day.
August | Chattanooga River Games
From wakesurfing and rock climbing to freestyle diving + slacklining, the largest extreme sports and music festival in the South has it all.
September | World of Bluegrass
It was announced last year that World of Bluegrass will be held in Chattanooga from 2025 to 2027, featuring music, a conference, showcases, and awards to the downtown area.
October | Porchfest
Porches become stages and yards become seats during this free music festival in Highland Park.
November | Hamilton County Fair
Bring your family and friends to make memories at the fair on the 2,100-acre McDonald Farm in nearby Sale Creek. We’re keeping an eye out on who will perform at this year’s event, but previous years have brought artists like Lauren Alaina, Brandon Davis, and Larry Fleet to the stage.
December | MAINx24
We refer to this event as the best day of the year in Chattanooga for a reason. This day of fun brings the whole community out to Main Street and the surrounding areas for a parade, a chili cook-off, food-eating competitions, and so much more.
