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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!


Schedule

Friday, June 6


Kick off Rhinestone Fest

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

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

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

Saturday, June 7


Main Stage Line-Up

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

Tellico Goods & Gear Rhinestone Fest Bike Ride

more details coming soon


Dolly Market

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

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

Activities

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

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.


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

 

Supporting

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2025 Sponsors

Downtown Knoxville AllianceNancy Sharp Voith & Kenneth Stark FamilyVisit Knoxville TennesseeTennessee Valley Title Insurance Co.The DanielS2A IntegrationThe Cor-Tenn CompanySTIR KnoxvilleThe Mighty WigAmanda March & Co.Tellico Goods & Gear


SIGN UP TO SPONSOR

For sponsor information please email rhinestonefest@gmail.com


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This event is not affiliated with Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton Enterprises, The Dollywood Foundation or Dollywood. Dolly Parton will not be at this event.

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