Explore Chattanooga Spring 2023

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lawn games, enjoy live entertainment, check out the exclusive pop-up gift shop and more! Join in for a train ride behind Thomas, departing every hour, rain or shine. Departure times begin at 9:00 AM through 6:30 PM eastern time each day of the event. www.tvrail.com/train-rides/day-out-with thomas-2023 April 26 RAIL & HOPS BREWERS FESTIVAL This curated event focuses on the artistry of brewing handcrafted beers from brewers that are local, regional, and beyond. Featuring live music, food vendors, art vendors, and more! www.railandhops.com April 29 - 30 NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL Start making your plans to visit South Pittsburg, TN this spring! The wait is over and they’re ready to welcome you back to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival. Located 30 miles west of Chattanooga, TN, this quaint southern town will host a celebration of cornbread, often considered the cornerstone of southern cuisine. There’s something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo – you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! www.nationalcornbread.com Begins April 29 CHATTANOOGA MARKET /CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET The weekly open-air producer-only market features local food artisans and farms, fresh produce/meat/ cheese, live plants, local arts & crafts and much more. www.chattanoogamarket.com

attracts visual artists from across the country, and has been ranked in the top 30 fine art festivals in the country. www.avarts.org/about-4baf1t April 22 BATTLE BELOW THE CLOUDS — RUBY FALLS Amateur grillers and smokers compete for bragging rights as Chattanooga’s best backyard cooks at the 8th annual Ruby Falls Battle Below the Clouds BBQ Cook Off, benefiting Lana’s Love Foundation. Free admission for spectators.Enjoy live bluegrass music, BBQ, kid’s activities and giveaways.LIVE MUSIC by Lou Wamp and The Bluetastics and Barefoot Nellie & Company. This event raises funds for Lana’s Love Foundation, providing year-round fun activities for kids with cancer and their families. Team registration opens to previous competitors on Feb 28 and to the public on March 14th. www.rubyfalls.com/special-events/battle-below-the-clouds April 22 - 30 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS — TN VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM Day Out With Thomas™ is an annual event that offers children and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with Thomas and enjoy a day of fun-filled Thomas & Friends™ themed activities. Let’s Get Colorful! Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day full

of colorful adventures! All aboard an interactive train ride with Thomas to earn your Color Badge, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and get creative exploring the Color Corner. Mix it up in the Play Pod with

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