TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — The 81st annual Santa Train run, Vintage Market Day, tree lighting and more are planned for this weekend in the Tri-Cities.
The events from November 17th (Friday) to November 19th (Sunday) are as follows.
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Vintage Market Day at Bristol Motor Speedway
- Shopping, music, gourmet food, etc.
- Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Bristol Motor Speedway south entrance
Kingsport’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair
- Free admission, entertainment and over 60 crafters from around the region
- Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday, 10am to 4pm
- Kingsport Renaissance Center, 1200 E. Center Street Ste 224
santa train
- Returning for its 81st trip, the Santa Train will follow its usual 110-mile route and make 13 stops in Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Saturday
- For more information
Santa Depot in Kingsport
- Celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus from the Santa Train
- Activities include free hot chocolate, letters to Santa, stickers, food and more.
- Saturday 1pm to 3pm
- Centennial Park 245 E. Main Street, Downtown Kingsport
Elizabethton Tree Lighting, Parade of Champions
No Litter November Tweetsie Trail Cleanup
- Sponsored by Keep Carter County Beautiful and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
- Saturdays from 10am
- Please meet in the parking lot behind the Coffee Company, 444 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton.
- For more information
toffee con
- A celebration of all things pop culture. The event will include a cosplay contest, anime trivia, interactive sessions, and more.
- Saturday 10am to 4pm
- elizabethton high school
ridge holiday
- Vendor Fair and Silent Auction to Support Career Technical Education Programs
- Saturday 10am to 4pm
- west ridge high school
Jeremiah School Christmas Bazaar
- Shopping, bake sales, raffle prizes, food, etc.
- Saturday 10am to 3pm
- Carver Recreation Center, 322 W Watauga Ave., Johnson City.
Abingdon Festival of Tree Lighting
- The display of decorated trees begins. People can vote for their favorite tree by donating pet food and household items.
- Sunday 5:15 p.m.
- Abingdon Visitor Center, 208 W. Main Street