Tennessee's oldest town will be celebrating Independence Day in style. Following on the heels of last year's successful event, there will be tons of fun to be had by all.

The festival will officially begin with the "Celebrating our Hometown Heritage" timeline parade. This year the parade will start in the future and go back in time to the pioneering days of Jonesborough's past.

Civil War Encampment - Returning will be the Alabama 19th Civil War Encampment. This group of re-enactors will set up a working telegraph, a hospital, a kitchen, along with sleeping quarters and other communal areas. Sponsored by the Greater Eastern Credit Union.

Native American Village - The Appalachian Confederated Tribe will return with an expansion of their hunting and gathering village. Sponsored by the Greater Eastern Credit Union.

• Saturday
• 11:00 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. (toddlers only please)
• 12:00 p.m.
• 12:30 p.m. (toddlers only please)
• 1:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday
• 1:00 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m. (toddlers only please)
• 2:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m.


County Fair - The County Fair is being sponsored by First Tennessee Bank and Black Hawk Realty this year. There will be children's games, miniature horse & buggy rides, cow train rides, a goat tower walk, a mechanical bull, obstacle courses, a tricycle maze, and much more. The mechanical bull, mini obstacle course and the moonwalk are sponsored by Atmos Energy.



1940s USO Show at the Repertory Theatre - Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents a new and exciting USO show with 1940s music and costumes. The USO Show is sponsored by Johnson City Medical Center. Show times will be: Saturday, 7/1 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 7/2 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.



Crafters Village - The expanded Crafters Village will be located on the West side of the courthouse and will host about 75 craft booths. With all the handmade items, one is sure to find gifts and treasures for everyone.

1940s in Jonesborough - As festival goers walk by the Historic Eureka Inn or into the Repertory Theatre, they will be greeted by scenes of what life might have been like in the 1940s in Tennessee's oldest town. Veterans will be on the porch of the Eureka reminiscing and sharing war stories. They will be assisted by Rolling Thunder. There will also be 1940s vehicles and decorations. This area sponsored by Johnson City Medical Center.



Day of Dance Contra Dancing and Workshops - The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will be at the Visitors Center on Saturday hosting contra dance workshops and then a dance in the evening. More specific times to be announced later. Contra dances sponsored by Johnson City Medical Center.





Doc McConnell's Old Time Medicine Show - Jonesborough's friend, Doc McConnell, will be in town performing his Old Time Medicine Show. This is an all-time favorite family activity folks will not want to miss. It brings back a wonderful feeling of days gone by. Doc will be performing on the patio in front of the International Storytelling Center. Check back for specific times he will be performing. Doc McConnell is brought to us by the International Storytelling Center.



Stump Speeches - Join local polititions for old-timey stump speeches complete with cane and timer. Each candidate will be given exactly two minutes to "plead their cases". After two minutes, if they are not finished, they get pulled off with the cane. The stump speeches will be held near the gift shop in front of the International Storytelling Center. They will take place immediately following the parade.

Tri-State Antique Power Association - Antique tractors and other power equipment will be on display on Wet Main Street in front of the Methodist Church.

The Main Stage, sponsored by Greater Eastern Credit Union, will be occupied during the entire festival with quality and diverse entertainment.

Main Stage Schedule - Saturday, July 1


BEGINNING TIME	ENDING TIME	PERFORMER(S)	GENRE
11:00 a.m.	11:15 a.m.	USO Show Sample	Preview of 1940s Era Music to be performed throughout the day at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
11:15 a.m.	11:45 a.m.	Wayra	Native American Flute
11:45 a.m.	12:15 p.m.	Doug Elliott	Storyteller
12:15 p.m.	12:45 p.m.	Incahoots	Line Dancing
12:45 p.m.	1:00 p.m.	Contra Dancing by The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society	Demonstration of what will be taught at the Visitors Center throughout the day
1:00 p.m.	1:15 p.m.	USO Show Sample	Preview of 1940s Era Music to be performed throughout the day at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
1:15 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	Country Xpress	Line Dancing
1:45 p.m.	2:30 p.m.	Appalachian Express	Male Barbershop Harmony Chorus
3:15 p.m.	3:45 p.m.	Sweet Adelines	Female Barbershop Harmony Chorus
3:45 p.m.	4:15 p.m.	School of Music Fiddlers	Celtic Fiddlers from the Celtic Village
4:15 p.m.	4:45 p.m.	Hispanic Performers	Entertainers from the Hispanic Children's Village
4:45 p.m.	5:00 p.m.	Contra Dancing by The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society	Demonstration of what will be taught at the Visitors Center throughout the day
5:15 p.m.	6:00 p.m.	The Half Runners	Old Time Music
6:00 p.m.	6:45 p.m.	Scott Pleasant	Local Singer/Songwriter
7:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	Gigi Dover Trio	"classic country with a hip hop groove"
8:15 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	No Speed Limit	Bluegrass
9:30 p.m.	10:00 p.m.	Everyone will walk down Boone Street to the area around the Visitors Center where the Johnson City Community Concert Band will be playing in preparation for the fireworks display.
10:00 p.m.	???	Spectacular Fireworks Display sponsored by Wolfe Development and background accompaniment by the Johnson City Community Concert Band	Can best be seen from the area around the Visitors Center.


Main Stage Schedule - Sunday, July 2


BEGINNING TIME	ENDING TIME	PERFORMER(S)	GENRE
1:00 p.m.	1:15 p.m.	USO Show Sample	Preview of 1940s Era Music to be performed throughout the day at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
1:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.	The Gary Hensley Band	Local singer/songwriter - Americana
2:30 p.m.	3:00 p.m.	Circle of Friends	Gentlemen & Ladies Ensemble
3:15 p.m.	4:00 p.m.	Vernon Story & Good News	Country/Bluegrass Gospel
4:00 p.m.	4:30 p.m.	Jonesborough Novelty Band	Timeless Classics
4:30 p.m.	5:00 p.m.	Bethel Christian Church	Gospel Choir

This year, we've added a Children's Stage for the enjoyment of the youngsters. Scheduled to perform are various youth groups, magicians, balloon artists, storytellers, and lots more. Again, this stage will be hopping all during the festival.

Children's Stage Schedule - Saturday, July 1


BEGINNING TIME	ENDING TIME	PERFORMER(S)	GENRE
11:00 a.m.	11:15 a.m.	Contest	Sponsored by The Lollipop Shop
11:15 a.m.	11:45 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
12:15 p.m.	1:00 p.m.	Scottish Highland Dancers of Greeneville	Celtic Dancers
1:00 p.m.	1:30 p.m.	Celebration Show Choir	Children's Chorus
1:30 p.m.	2:00 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
2:00 p.m.	2:15 p.m.	Contest	Sponsored by the Lollipop Shop
2:15 p.m.	2:30 p.m.	Ryan Robinette	Balloon Artist
2:30 p.m.	3:00 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
3:00 p.m.	3:45 p.m.	Trailblazer Cloggers	Dancing
3:45 p.m.	4:00 p.m.	Contest	Sponsored by the Lollipop Shop
4:00 p.m.	4:30 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
4:30 p.m.	4:45 p.m.	School of Music Fiddlers	Celtic Fiddlers from the Celtic Village
4:45 p.m.	5:00 p.m.	Ryan Robinette	Balloon Artist
5:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
5:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m.	Ainsley Peterson	Pre-teen Singer
6:00 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	Scottish Highland Dancers of Greenville	Celtic Dancers


Children's Stage Schedule - Sunday, July 2


BEGINNING TIME	ENDING TIME	PERFORMER(S)	GENRE
1:00 p.m.	1:30 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
1:30 p.m.	2:00 p.m.	Ryan Robinette	Balloon Artist
2:45 p.m.	3:15 p.m.	Dave Vaught	Magician
3:15 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Contest	Sponsored by The Lollipop Shop
3:30 p.m.	4:00 p.m.	Ryan Robinette	Balloon Artist




There will be something happening all weekend. Parking will be at Jonesborough Elementary School on 11-E with shuttles downtown. Parking will cost $2.00 per car. All proceeds go to the DCHS Band Boosters. The shuttle is sponsored by Johnson City Power Board and there is no fee to ride it. Courtesy carts will be traveling during the festival to help with the handicapped. Be sure to bring family friends and enjoy one of the Southeast Tourism's Top 20 Events for July 2006.

Click here for a printable schedule. Click here for a printable map.