Witness a sculpture burn at Fire Up the Fields

Fire Up the Fields returns to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, Oct. 19.

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Last year’s sculpture burn was quite the sight.

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It’s time to Fire Up the Fields, Chattanooga. The annual event returns to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, Oct. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Folks of all ages are welcome to attend the community event featuring live music and entertainers, food truck offerings, and the giant sculpture burn. New to this year will be a large screen set up so football fans can watch the games during the event.

The colossal wooden sculpture titled “Convergence” was designed + constructed by local artist Andrew Nigh and will be set aflame around 8:45 p.m.

The event is free to attend for children 12 years and younger + general admission is $10. VIP tickets are available to purchase to support Sculpture Fields. Tickets include special area admission, preferred parking, seating with a close-up view of the burn + access to a private party with wine, beer, and a buffet.

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