Friday, Aug. 23

Saturday, Aug. 24

Sunday, Aug. 25

• Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7:15 p.m. | AT&T Field | $7-$12 | Cheer on the Lookouts and see UT Head Coach Tony Vitello throw out the first pitch.

• “Clay Makers’ Showcase” | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | ArtsBuild | Free | Come out to the opening reception of this exhibit featuring the works from Scenic City Clay Arts’ Clay Makers’ Collective.
• Page-Turners on the Patio | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Boneyard | Free+, RSVP | Grab a drink and your book to read out on the patio — socializing is optional.

• KIC Nights | Friday, Aug. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga | Free+ | Close out this event series with live music + a fish frying competition between local chefs.
• Movie Night | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $15-$20 | Join The Seed Theatre for an interactive screening of “Clue: The Movie.”
• A Tribute To ABBA | Friday, Aug. 16 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $38.95-$75.50 | Calling all dancing queens, sing and dance the night away with one of “the top ABBA tribute groups in the world.”

• Have a question for Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly? Sign up to attend an open office hours event on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Avondale Community Center. You can make an appointment between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to speak with Mayor Kelly and a member of his staff.

• The public is invited to join the city’s Neighborhood Services and the Regional Planning Agency for a roundtable discussion on Monday, Aug. 26. Representatives will meet at the City Council building to discuss the recently passed zoning code update + the Plan Chattanooga initiative. RSVP to attend.

• The Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE program is now accepting applications for its Teaching Garden Grant. The program focuses on educating children and their families about nutrition by using gardens as outdoor classrooms. Apply by Friday, Sept. 20.

• The Chattanooga Lookouts have announced their 2025 schedule. The team’s first home game will be on Tuesday, April 8 against the Birmingham Barons. Bonus: This season will feature 69 home games.

• Chattanooga’s Crown Subaru dealership will team up with local nonprofit Jessie’s Desk to collect school supplies for elementary school students on Saturday, Aug. 17. Donations like backpacks, binders, paper, etc. can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its 7770 Lee Hwy. location.

• The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera has appointed Ilya Ram as its new music director, concluding a two-year search. Ram previously served as the music director of the Akademische Philharmonie Heidelberg in Germany.

• The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga + its President and CEO Candy Johnson were recently awarded the John W. Mack Medal of Honor at the National Urban League Conference. The award recognizes “exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to supporting marginalized communities.” (Chattanoogan.com)

• The votes are in for the inaugural Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge. Monkey Town Brewing Co. took home the first place title for dishes like its coconut cauliflower tempura + open-faced walnut lentil burger. See the runner-ups.

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Know before you go

• This event is 21+ only and you must have a valid photo ID for entry
• No outside food or drink allowed inside the festival
• This is a rain-or-shine event

What your ticket includes

• Tastings from the 30+ local, national, and international breweries
• A souvenir-tasting glass
• Shop from local food + art vendors
• Access to live music + artist presentations
• Cornhole + other activities