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.

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Schedule

Friday, June 6

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Main Stage

• CENTRAL STREET
• 5:00-9:00 PM – KICK-OFF
• 6:00-7:00 PM – Live Music from Uncle Stan and His String Band
• 7:00-9:00 PM – Community Square Dance
• No experience? No problem! Each dance will be taught!

Mocktails

• with Drifting Daisy Mobile Bar

Rhinestone Fest Merch

• Shirts, hats, bandanas, water bottles, and stickers

Sparkle Station

• by Tellico Goods & Gear
• Get ready for the Rhinestone Ride or a day full of Dolly fun!
• Bedazzle your helmet, bike, boots, bags, and more.
• We’ll have all the glitter, rhinestones, and sparkle you need to shine bright! Bring your gear and we’ll bring the bling!

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Friday Satellite Stages

Boyd’s Jig & Reel

• 101 S CENTRAL ST
• Free music all weekend!
• All Shows are Free
• All Shows are all ages until the 9:00 PM shows!
• 6:00-8:00 PM Jessica Watson, Seth Hopper, Barry Po Hannah
• 9:00 PM-Midnight Roman Reese and the Cardinal Sins

Emporium Center

• 100 S GAY ST
• 5:00-9:00 PM Nick Horner will do a set of Dolly Parton tunes in duo with Maggie Tharp

Lonesome Dove

• 100 N CENTRAL ST
• 7:00-10:00 PM The Singletons

Pour Taproom

• 207 W JACKSON AVE
• 9:00 PM-Midnight Davis Mitchell

RED Gallery

• 130 W JACKSON AVE
• 5:00-9:00 PM Gallery Open
• 5:00-7:00 PM Boomchuckers live bluegrass

Wagon Wheel

• 115 S CENTRAL ST
• 10:00 PM-1:00 AM Jordan Foster Band

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Saturday, June 7

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Rhinestone Ride

• 11 AM, MEET AT CRAFTY BASTARD 6 EMORY PLACE
• Start your day the Dolly way!
• Dress in your best Dolly Parton-inspired outfit — think rhinestones, big hair, and bold flair — and join us for a fabulous bike parade from Crafty Bastard through Market Square to Rhinestone Fest in the Old City.

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Main Stage

• CENTRAL STREET
• 1:00 PM – WELCOME
• 1:10 PM – Cookie Hopper
• 1:15 PM – Knoxville School of Rock
• 2:00 PM – Sweet T as Dolly
• 2:40 PM – Kids Costume Contest
• 3:00 PM – Simplicity Dance Team
• 4:00 PM – Sweet T as Dolly
• 4:45 PM – Cookie Hopper & Friends
• 5:10 PM – Adult Costume Contest
• 6:00 PM – The Boomchuckers
• 7:45 PM – Sweet T as Dolly

Dolly Salon

• by the Mighty Wig and Aesthetics by Samantha
• Dolly wigs on one end, glamour goods on the other end, a waiting room in the middle with couch, coffee table and a LeeHaw Selfie Station

Dog “Pawlor”

• by Dog Friendly Knoxville — glamour shots for dogs!

Face Painting

• Get your face fun-ready!

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Saturday Satellite Stages

Boyd’s Jig & Reel

• 101 S CENTRAL ST
• Free music all weekend!
• All Shows are Free
• All Ages until the 9:00 PM Shows
• 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

Lonesome Dove

• 100 N CENTRAL ST
• 7:00-10:00 PM Charlie Maples Band

Pour Taproom

• 207 W JACKSON AVE
• 9:00 PM-Midnight Hayden Bright

Pretentious Beer

• 133 S CENTRAL ST
• 7:00-9:00 PM Christopher Morel – Blend of Americana, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter

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Dolly Market

• 109 W JACKSON AVE
• 1:00-8:00 PM

• A dazzling day of creativity, community, and rhinestone flair featuring 40 curated vendors of all things handmade and fabulous.

• ★ Unique Art, Ceramics, and Textiles
• ★ Candles, Apothecary goods, and Self-care Treats
• ★ Jewelry and Accessories
• ★ Pet Goodies
• ★ Plants and Botanicals
• ★ Baked Treats, Lemonade, Ice Cream
• All this and more, served up with the glitz, glamour, and charm inspired by the Queen of Country herself — Dolly Parton!

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All Weekend

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Alchemy

• 119 S CENTRAL ST
• Drink and Cigar Specials: “Dolly Goes to K-Town” – Featured cocktail of the weekend blends Honeybell Citrus Vodka, Crème de Cassis, orange liqueur, and lime for a bold, sparkling sip worthy of Dolly herself. $2 off this signature drink!
• “Friends of Country Music Cigar Special” – Enjoy 10% off all Jericho Hill cigars, a premium blend inspired by the lyrics of Johnny Cash. Perfect for those who appreciate a good story and a great smoke.

Awaken Coffee

• 125 W JACKSON AVE
• “Sweet Magnolias” for one of Dolly‘s Classics – a honey vanilla latte
• “I Will Always Love You” – Sing it loud with a chocolate covered strawberry latte
• “9 to 5” – A cup of ambition with vanilla chicory cold brew
• “Islands in the Stream” – Take a trip with Dolly, Kenny Rogers and a coconut citrus green tea refresher. Come on in y’all for Dolly‘s favorite banana pudding parfait cup!

Back Pocket

• 103 W JACKSON AVE
• Western wear, cake and a DJ

Barleys

• 200 E JACKSON AVE
• “Lime to Five” – A classic Raspberry Margarita, Live Music

Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gifts

• 108-1 E JACKSON AVE
• Dolly themed gifts – tea towels, aprons, makeup bags. Bid on two Dolly Funk Pop collectibles!

Brother Wolf

• 108 W JACKSON AVE
• Jolene’s Pop Up Bar, June 2 – 29, Decked out in Dolly decor, we’ll be serving special Dolly themed Party Drinks and Shooties for Cuties, themed glassware.

Contra

• 125 S CENTRAL ST
• A curated collection of vintage Dolly Parton memorabilia from 20+ years ago. Knick Knacks and collectibles, vintage-t-shirts from past tours, vintage vinyls, VHS and cassette tapes of Dolly music, blankets, pens, earrings, and Cut-Outs!

Corks Wine + Spirits

• 116 S CENTRAL ST
• Dolly Wines & Duncan Hines Pairing Events:
• Friday, June 6, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Saturday, June 7, 3:00-6:00 PM
• Join us for a pairing of Dolly’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Wines along with Dolly’s very own Duncan Hines baked goods. Crafted with passion and love, Dolly Parton has brought her creative energy to the world of wine and goodies so let’s raise a glass together and bring a little sparkle to Rhinestone Fest!

Fiori

• 111 E JACKSON AVE
• Y’all get ready to sparkle and shine. We’re payin’ tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton in true Fiori style!
• Dolly-Inspired Appetizer – Fried Green Tomatoes topped with beet root & pine nut dukkah, a Southern classic with a glam twist, just like Dolly herself.
• “Cup of Ambition” Cocktail – This pretty-in-pink sipper is sweet, sassy, and garnished with a butterfly, because a Dolly tribute just wouldn’t be complete without a touch of whimsy.
• Dolly-inspired decor will add a little sparkle and country charm to your dining experience.
• Two nights only, so don’t miss your chance to raise a glass, strike a pose, and celebrate the queen of country in high style!

Jacks of Knoxville

• 133 S GAY ST
• Cup of Ambition – Iced strawberry black tea with vanilla bean syrup and strawberry cold foam.

Java

• 109 S CENTRAL ST
• Special Dolly themed drinks and sweet treats

Knox Whiskey Works

• 516 W JACKSON AVE
• “Dolly’s Dreamsicle” – cocktail featuring Tennessee Tailgate Orange Vodka, fresh OJ and oat sweet cream!

Lonesome Dove

• 100 N CENTRAL ST
• “Dolly-rita” – pink margarita slush on the patio with edible glitter. Live Music.

Marble City Market

• 133 W DEPOT AVE
• Rhinestone Trivia on Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Monkey’s Bar

• 103 W DEPOT AVE
• Dolly Parton / Shania Twain / Chappell Roan collaborative night with a mixtape of their tunes playing all evening on Friday and Saturday. The bar will be decked out in Dolly-decor both nights. Dolly is the predecessor to the success of both Shania and Chappell, and we are paying homage to them all. Tequila martini cocktail aptly named “Rhinestone Cowgirl” featured at discount both nights. Think boot scootin’ boogie meets Rhinestone Fest meets Monkey’s. That’s the energy!

Old City Sports Bar

• 106 S CENTRAL ST
• Dolly themed drink menu, themed glassware, and fun photo ops

Paris Woodhull Illustrations

• 121 S GAY ST
• Locally designed and printed goods that celebrate our Queen of the South. If you need some Dolly-lovin’ gear we have apparel, earrings, totes, stickers and more!

Pretentious Beer

• 133 S CENTRAL ST
• Annual Sultry beer release – “Raspberry Hibiscus” and “Glitter Blonde Ale”, 2025 Dolly shirt release, live music, live painting of Dolly and auction.

Pretentious Glass

• 133 S CENTRAL ST
• “Cups of Many Colors” and “Yellow Roses” Release. COMC mix will be available for workshops (first time ever)!

Rala

• 112 W JACKSON AVE
• Dolly Art Show with originals and prints by various artists, Dolly photo op, Dolly Puzzle Table

RED Gallery

• 130 W JACKSON AVE
• 1:00-8:00 PM
• “Dolly & Friends” Paintings by Kara Lockmiller
• Dolly Parton is bringing a few of her closest friends to RED Gallery during the month of June. From Porter Wagoner to Cher, to Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Emmylou Harris — just to name a few of Dolly’s legendary friends who will join her on the walls of the gallery.

Stir

• 217 WILLOW AVE
• Dolly-themed cocktails

Tesoro Gelato

• 111 N CENTRAL ST
• Special “Strawberry Blonde” Gelato with Pretzels

Urban Bar

• 109 N CENTRAL ST
• Special Dolly themed drink menu

Wagon Wheel

• 115 S CENTRAL ST
• Dolly’s “Dirt Road Martini” glassware, decorations, and live music

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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