The G.O.A.T. Festival is an exciting new annual Celebration of the Arts event in Kingsport, hosting some of the region’s best craft artists.

Local community organizations have come together to sponsor this new festival... spreading creativity and inspiration within our community!

Sponsored by: Engage Kingsport, Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, Kingsport Art Guild, Create Appalachia, and The Inventor Center!

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In 2023, this will be the first year serving the artists and the community. This year’s festival will be held April 21st through April 23rd, beginning with a ticketed preview party Friday evening.

Preview Party Friday: April 21 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM [Preview Party ticket is $40, with option to purchase a limited edition wine glass for $10. Purchase of a Preview Party ticket grants free admission all weekend]

Show: Saturday April 22 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ($5 daily admission)

Show: Saturday April 23 @ 12:00 NOON – 5:00 PM ($5 daily admission)

Activities will include:

Plein Air painting

Community Mural creation—paint it yourself!

“Little Art Throwdown”

GOAT coloring sheets for kids

Photo station

Demonstrations and make-your-own-art options at artist booths