Knoxville’s Old City Presents

Rhinestone Fest

for the Love of Dolly!

formerly Dolly Fest

June 6-7, 2025

Ya’ll dress up in your Dolly-best for a weekend of art, music, history, food and fun celebrating Dolly!

Our 5th annual Dolly-themed festival, formerly Dolly Fest, is expanding to encompass all artists, musicians, and do-gooders that Dolly has inspired throughout her rhinestone-studded career! Rhinestone Fest will take place on June 6th and 7th at various locations in and around the Old City. Rhinestone Fest is a family friendly event and is free to attend.

More details soon!

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Schedule

Friday, June 6

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Kick off Rhinestone Fest

• with Live music and Square Dance
• Central between Jackson and Willow

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Uncle Stan and His String Band

• Music 6:00 PM
• Square Dance 7:00 to 9:00 PM
• No experience needed. Each dance will be instructed

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Live Music

Boyd’s Jig & Reel

• 6:00-8:00 PM Jessica Watson, Seth Hopper, Barry Po Hannah
• 9:00-12:00 PM Roman Reese and the Cardinal Sins

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Saturday, June 7

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Main Stage Line-Up

• Cookie
• Cloggers
• School of Rock
• Kids Costume Contest
• Cookie & Friends – Music
• Adults Costume Contest
• Boomchuckers – Music
• Sweet Tea as Dolly!

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Tellico Goods & Gear Rhinestone Fest Bike Ride

more details coming soon

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Dolly Market

• on Jackson Avenue, across from The Daniel Stage on Central 1:00 to 8:00 PM

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Live Music

Boyd’s Jig & Reel

• 1:00-3:00 PM Matt A. Foster
• 3:30-5:30 PM Jack Hatfield and Garrett Gregg
• 6:00 -8:00 PM Mike McGill
• 9:00 PM Big Creek Bluegrass

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Activities

• Face Painting
• Sand Art
• Dolly Salon, wig, mini facials, waiting room
• Dog Makover Mighty Wig Salon

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Rhinestone Fest is benefiting the Historic Old City Association.

The Historic Old City Association serves to promote and advance the success of Knoxville’s Old City as a historic, unique, and vibrant neighborhood. The OCA partners with local businesses, residents, organizations, and visitors in a spectrum of ways, including live events, neighborhood advocacy, business promotion, beautification, and supporting our community.

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Participating Business

Any Old City business or resident who wants to participate in Rhinestone Fest with a food or drink special, special sale, or event is welcome and encouraged! We will be compiling and sharing a Community Events calendar to help folks learn about your event! Participation is welcome any day/time during Rhinestone Fest.

TO PARTICIPATE

Questions please email molly@mollyjoevents.com