Knoxville’s Old City Presents

Rhinestone Fest

for the Love of Dolly!

formerly Dolly Fest

June 7-8, 2024

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

Our 4th 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 7th and 8th at various locations in and around the Old City. Rhinestone Fest is a family friendly event and is free to attend.

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Schedule

Art & Shows

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Main Stage Line-Up

Doors Open

• Sat 11:00am

MC Gail Grantham

• Sat 12:00am

Pet Dolly Costume Contest

• Sat 12:30pm

Kid’s Dolly (12 & under) Costume Contest

• Sat 1:30pm

All Ages Dolly Costume Contest

• Sat 2:30pm

Surprise Performance!

• Sat 3:00pm

Vancie Vega with the “Not Dolly Show”

• Sat 4:15pm

Simplicity Dance Team Clogging Demo

• Sat 5:00pm

The Boomchuckers, old-time bluegrass

• Sat 6:15pm

Vancie Vega with the “Not Dolly Show”

• Sat 7:15pm

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Live Music

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BOYD’S JIG & REEL

• 101 S Central St
• Come enjoy live music!
• Friday
• Mike McGill (all ages) ✿ 6-7pm
• Roman Reese and the Cardinal Sins ✿ 9pm-Midnight
• Saturday
• Matt A Foster (all ages) ✿ 2-4pm
• The Bearded (all ages) ✿ 5-7:30pm
• Grizzly Goat ✿ 9pm-Midnight
• Sunday
• Bluegrass Jam ✿ 2pm

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Dolly Art Show

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RALA

• 112 W Jackson Ave
• 6th Annual Dolly Art Contest!
• Friday 11am-9pm
• Winners announced ✿ 7:00pm
• Saturday 11am-8pm
• Sunday 11am-5pm

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Art Exhibition with Live Music

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EMPORIUM

• 100 S Gay St
• Join us for our new June exhibitions with work by Jo Marie Brotherton, Michelle Carr, Jan Muir, Tod Sheley, Alex Smith, and the Fountain City Art Guild. As part of a special First Friday Block Party, the night will feature more than 20 artist vendors and live music with The Merlin’s Nest and Nief-Norf faculty.
• Friday 5-9pm

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DOGWOOD ARTS

• 123 W Jackson Ave
• Join us for the First Friday opening reception of “Menagerie: A Solo Exhibition by Gared Luquet” alongside live music.
• Friday Opening 5-8pm
• Saturday Noon-5pm

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RED GALLERY

• 130 W Jackson Ave
• RED Gallery presents “…. of Many Colors”, a collaborative exhibit of textiles, leather goods and paintings featuring the work of Reclaim, Fado Made and Katemade.co. This exhibition highlights recent runway pieces that blend Appalachian tradition and creativity across various mediums. First Friday opening accompanied by The Boomchuckers, old-time blue grass.
• Friday Opening 5-9pm
• Saturday 1-8pm

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Legends of Country Aerial Show

SHEER INSPIRATION POLE FITNESS

• 121 W Jackson Ave
• A unique and unforgettable evening of glittering twists, radiant energy, captivating artists, brilliant flips, and diverse Aerial Apparatuses. BYOB. 18 and up show. (Tickets $35)
• Friday & Saturday 8pm

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Food & Drinks

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Jolene’s Pop-Up Bar

BROTHER WOLF

• 108 W Jackson Ave
• Celebrate the Patron Saint of the South with craft cocktails that will knock your boots off, cowgirl chic decor, and music inspired by the queens of country. The pop-up will feature “Big Gay Hoedown”, a country western pride event that raises money for Positively Living, a Knoxville LGBTQ charity.
• Friday 4pm-3am
• Saturday 1pm-3am
• Sunday 1pm-1am

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Dolly Decor & Drink Specials

POST MODERN SPIRITS

• 205 W Jackson Ave Ste 205
• Come enjoy our themed drink specials all weekend.
• Friday 4-11pm
• Saturday Noon-11pm
• Sunday Noon-9pm

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Dolly Brunch

MARBLE CITY MARKET

• 333 W Depot Ave Unit 110
• We’re kicking off the day with a Drink & Donut Flight for brunch ($35 for 3 drinks and 3 donuts) paired with Dolly Trivia. Several games & activities will be provided for kids to enjoy as well! In the evening we are hosting a free Dolly Line Dancing Class with a Dance Party to follow!
• Saturday
• Brunch ✿ 10am-1pm
• Dolly Trivia ✿ 11am
• Line Dance Lesson ✿ 6pm
• Dance Party ✿ 7-9pm

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Doggie Parton Costume Contest, Live Music, Food & Drink Specials

MERCHANTS OF BEER

• 137 S Central St
• Celebrating all things Dolly / classic country / East Tennessee all weekend with live music and dogs and drinks! Cookie Hopper will be playing the patio Saturday night. We’ll have a cocktail special running all weekend.
• Friday 3pm-1am
• Saturday Noon-1am
• Doggie Parton Costume Contest ✿ 2pm
• Cookie Hopper ✿ 7-10pm
• Sunday Noon-10pm

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Dolly After Dark, Live Music & Drink Specials

MONKEY’S BAR

• 103 W Depot Ave
• “Dolly After Dark” is essentially the Dolly after party with “Best Little Whorehouse” in Texas playing on our TVs paired with Dolly drink specials and tunes then transitions to disco dance club Dolly vibes.
• Friday
• “Best Little Whorehouse” in Texas ✿ 8pm
• Disco Dance Club ✿ 10pm
• Saturday
• Live Dolly Music ✿ 8-10pm
• Disco Dance Club ✿ 10pm

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Food & Drink Specials

Barley’s Taproom

• 200 E Jackson Ave
• Barley’s is serving up their classic “Lime to Five” a pink (raspberry) margarita to enjoy in between all your fun Rhinestone Fest activities.

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OLD CITY SPORTS BAR

• 106 S Central St
• Enjoy our Dolly themed decor, a Dolly themed cocktail menu, and a Dolly photo booth!
• Friday & Saturday 5pm-1am
• Sunday 12pm-12am

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KAIZEN

• 127 S Central St
• Themed cocktails and drink specials.
• Friday & Saturday 11:30am-3pm, 5-10pm

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KNOX WHISKEY WORKS

• 516 W Jackson Ave
• Enjoy a featured Rhinestone cocktail!
• Friday & Saturday Noon-10pm

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FIN-TWO

• 109 Willow Ave
• Themed cocktails and drink specials.
• Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm

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Merchants of Beer

• 137 S Central St
• Merchants of Beer will be serving a new cocktail, special just for Rhinestone Fest weekend: The Heartbreaker, a cucumber cosmo with edible pink glitter!

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Shopping

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Dolly Art & Merch

BETHIE LOU’S

• 110 S Central St
• Diane Smith is a local artist, native to East Tennessee who established her collection of Dolly’s in 2020. Inspired by her love of music, mountains and pure kindness of her subject, our very own Queen of Tennessee, Dolly Parton. She uses bright colors on acrylic mixed media to create over 100 personalized versions of her original “Dolly”. “Dolly” will be making her appearance at Bethie Lou’s (wink wink) so come by and get a picture!! As always some complimentary beverages for your shopping enjoyment!
• Friday 5-9pm

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Dolly Merch

PARIS WOODHULL ILLUSTRATIONS

• 121 S Gay St
• Shop everything from Dolly t-shirts, tanks, totes to earrings and more! And you won’t want to miss the vintage sticker machine with Dolly stickers inside.
• Friday & Saturday 11am-6pm

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Special Edition T-Shirt & Beer

PRETENTIOUS BEER CO.

• 131 S Central St
• Hand-drawn 2024 Dolly Release Friday! Enjoy Strawberry Hibiscus “Glitter Sultry” Fruited Blonde Ale all weekend!
• Friday Noon-9pm
• Saturday 11am-11pm
• Sunday 11am-9pm

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Bubbles & Blowout Special

LOX SALON

• 103 W Jackson Ave
• Come in and see our talented #LoxStars for Bubbles and Blowouts ($60), a relaxing shampoo and blowout with a complimentary glass of champagne! At the shampoo bowl, your stylist will include a CBD volumizing treatment that will make your locks extra voluminous; you’ll leave the salon with hair even Dolly would approve of.
• Friday 9am-8pm
• Saturday 9am-5pm

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Dolly-themed MAKERS MARKET

• On W Jackson Ave
• Saturday Noon-8pm

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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