FurFest
2026-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dogwood Park, 800 Granby Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660
Join us for FurFest during FunFest—a tail-wagging celebration for dogs and their humans! Bring your furry friend and enjoy an evening of fun, community, and plenty of paw-some memories. We can’t wait to see you there!

Fun Fest Harmony Night
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsport First Assembly of God, 2213 Brandon Ln, Kingsport, TN, 37660
Barbershop Harmony with the Appalachian Express Chorus and Guests. Get Tickets at the Fun Fest Office!

Fun Fest – Dollar Day
2026-07-22 08:30 - 17:00 | TN
Enjoy entrance to Bays Mountain Park for only $1 per person!

“Living Worlds”
2026-07-22 12:00 - 12:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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Comets & Discovery
2026-07-22 14:00 | TN
This program is much more than a straight narrative about comets. The show takes the viewer on a journey of discovery. We follow two intrepid comet hunters in first-person. One, a modern explorer peering out into the night sky. The other, Caroline Herschel. The famous 18th century comet huntress that made many historic comet observations. With both, we learn how they each searched the skies, made their discoveries, and how those discoveries shaped the field of Astronomy. We also learn about, depending on the century of the observer, what people thought comets were and their importance to them. All sorts of special filmmaking techniques, together with a captivating script and sumptuous score, were used to create this Bays Mountain Production.
This program incorporates two live sequences to enhance the learning and fun. The first will be an activity to involve the audience to learn more about the parts of a comet, the path a comet takes, and the dust and ion tails that splay out in their correct directions as the comet orbits the sun. The second sequence will use a facility’s star projection system and focus on any upcoming comets to see in the sky and how to view them.

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Herpetarium Keeper Talk
2026-07-22 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-24 14:00 - 14:30 | TN
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

“Dark Matter Mystery”
2026-07-22 14:00 - 14:45 | TN
“Dark Matter Mystery” takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics – the search for dark matter. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out of.
In this program you will learn why we know that dark matter exists and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for dark matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve… the Dark Matter Mystery?
Show length ~40 min.
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“Living Worlds”
2026-07-22 16:00 - 16:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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Wolk Keeper Talk
2026-07-22 17:30 - 18:00 | TN
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Fox Keeper Talk
2026-07-22 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-07-24 18:30 - 19:00 | TN
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
2026-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | TN
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to create this spectacular experience.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is a truly immersive experience that will transcend reality and take you beyond the realms of a 2D experience.
This program is being shown thanks to the generous support of the Bays Mountain Park Association.
Ticket Prices:
Non-members – $15/person
Members – $10/person
Program Length: ~ 45 Minutes
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Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
2026-07-22 18:45 - 19:45 | TN
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to create this spectacular experience.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is a truly immersive experience that will transcend reality and take you beyond the realms of a 2D experience.
This program is being shown thanks to the generous support of the Bays Mountain Park Association.
Ticket Prices:
Non-members – $15/person
Members – $10/person
Program Length: ~ 45 Minutes
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Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
2026-07-22 20:00 - 21:00 | TN
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to create this spectacular experience.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is a truly immersive experience that will transcend reality and take you beyond the realms of a 2D experience.
This program is being shown thanks to the generous support of the Bays Mountain Park Association.
Ticket Prices:
Non-members – $15/person
Members – $10/person
Program Length: ~ 45 Minutes
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“Living Worlds”
2026-07-23 12:00 - 12:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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“Discover the Stars”
2026-07-23 14:00 | TN
On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.
When we begin to examine the stars more closely, we can see that they vary in brightness and display many different colors. The program reveals the characteristics that all stars share, as well as what makes each one unique. In “Discover the Stars,” we explore the many stages of a stars’ life. One of which is to venture deep into a giant molecular cloud to witness the birth of a new star. Stars also do not last forever. The program looks at the different ways that stars end their lives and the astronomical wonders that are left behind. This program includes a brief tour of the current night sky at the end of the program.

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Turtle Keeper Talk
2026-07-23 14:00 - 14:30 | TN
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.

“Dark Matter Mystery”
2026-07-23 14:00 - 14:45 | TN
“Dark Matter Mystery” takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics – the search for dark matter. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out of.
In this program you will learn why we know that dark matter exists and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for dark matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve… the Dark Matter Mystery?
Show length ~40 min.
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“Living Worlds”
2026-07-23 16:00 - 16:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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Jeremy Camp Concert
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | J Fred Johnson Stadium, 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN, 37664, United States
Jeremy Camp @ J. Fred Johnson Stadium
Experience a powerful night of worship and inspiration with Jeremy Camp as heartfelt lyrics, uplifting melodies, and messages of hope fill the room.A moving blend of faith, passion, and powerful music creates a deeply meaningful live experience for audiences of all ages.Join in for an unforgettable evening of worship, encouragement, and soul-stirring songs.

The Lucky Bastards @ The Stone
2026-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Stone, 3500 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, 37664, United States
The Lucky Bastards will be performing at The Stone in Kingsport, Tennessee to celebrate the release of their Debut album “The Lucky Bastards”. The Lucky Bastards will take the stage at 8:00PM and perform the original songs from the new album with some surprises thrown in. If you are a fan of raw, gritty, original southern rock then you cannot miss this one night only event.

Fun Fest – Moonlight Hike
2026-07-23 20:30 - 22:00 | TN
Join us at Bays Mountain for our annual Moonlight Hike! Spend the evening hiking around the reservoir along Lakeside Trail. Listen to a variety of nocturnal animals. Hear the howl of the park’s wolves. Tickets are free. Admission to the park is $7 per vehicle.
Must have ticket to participate. Please meet at the Nature Center to check in.
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“Living Worlds”
2026-07-24 12:00 - 12:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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“Planetary Visions”
2026-07-24 14:00 | TN
Make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened! You’ll blast off on an adventurous tour of the Solar System. This thrilling, and somewhat unexpected, journey takes you past the planets, moons and Sun as we fly through the various regions within our Solar neighborhood. This program begins with a view of our current nighttime sky where we point out constellations, asterisms, planets and the Milky Way. We then embark on an exciting tour of the Solar System which highlights the regions within and learn what is and is not a planet. Zoom through space to visit each planet and get close enough to see the finest details revealed in a stunning 3-D environment.

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“Dark Matter Mystery”
2026-07-24 14:00 - 14:45 | TN
“Dark Matter Mystery” takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics – the search for dark matter. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out of.
In this program you will learn why we know that dark matter exists and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for dark matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve… the Dark Matter Mystery?
Show length ~40 min.
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“Living Worlds”
2026-07-24 16:00 - 16:45 | TN
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet.
Show length ~25 min.
This program is followed by a quick look at the constellations, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region.
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Daughtry & Switchfoot Concert
2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | J Fred Johnson Stadium, 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN, 37664, United States
Join us for the Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series Night 2, featuring Daughtry, with opener Switchfoot.
Gates open at 5 PM. The show begins at 7.General Admission Ticket Price – $25 thru June 25/ $30 beginning June 26/ $35 beginning July 17VIP (Friends of Festus) Ticket Price – $80Parking: Anyone that purchases Friends of Festus reserved seats will receive a link to access their parking pass at a later date. If you purchase two or more Friends of Festus seats in one purchase you will receive one complimentary parking spot – 1 space max per purchase.
The Friday Night Concert welcomes Daughtry. One of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, Daughtry has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled “Daughtry,” was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. The record was nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards, alongside 7 Billboard Music Awards. Subsequent albums, “Leave This Town” (2009), “Break The Spell” (2011) and “Baptized” (2013) have all gone Platinum, with “Cage To Rattle” (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, the band released their record “Dearly Beloved,” with singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” all cracking the Top 10. Daughtry ushered in a new sonic era with their debut Big Machine Records single, “Artificial.” The return to their rock roots scored the band their first No. 1 single in the Active Rock format, generating back-to-back No. 1s with their subsequent single, “Pieces,” and laid the groundwork for their new EP, “Shock to the System (Part One),” out now.
Opening for Daughtry is Switchfoot. Switchfoot has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide of their 13 studio albums (including their 2003 triple-platinum breakthrough “The Beautiful Letdown” and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning “Hello Hurricane”), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. With hits like “Meant to Live,” “Dare You to Move,” “Only Hope” and many others, SWITCHFOOT has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base. SWITCHFOOT consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums). Switchfoot plans to release a new album, “Forever Now” in June.
This concert is presented by Eastman, Cardinal Glass Industries, Domtar Packaging, Eastman Credit Union, Honda Kingsport, Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Lexus of Kingsport, Toyota of Kingsport, Appalachian Power, Food City, GRC Construction & CRW Architects, Express AV, Visit Kingsport, Electric 94.9 and 99.3 The X

The JayStorm Project @ The Reserve
2026-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Reserve, 201 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
Live music with Jaystorm!
