Summer festivals brings crowds downtown

For years, Johnson City’s summer entertainment schedule was held by two main festivals, Umoja and Blue Plum. Only three years ago, Little Chicago Music and Arts joined the lineup, but organizers and attendance numbers say there’s plenty of room to party.

Tri-Pride organizers have presence at Little Chicago

TriPride will host the Tri-Cities’ first Pride Festival on Sept. 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at Founders Park, and the president, Kenn Lyons, spent his day in the heat promoting the festival and sharing with festival-goers what TriPride aims to achieve.

In the spotlight: A nature hike, Little Chicago and the root of the rhythm.

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Little Chicago Festival to jam-pack downtown Johnson City, several local bands to rock the stage

The first to rock Nelson Stage at 12:45 p.m., Donnie and the Dry Heavers, is a four-man band from Kingsport that banded together after two co-workers at Model City Tap House realized they both held a passion for music.

Festival Preview: Celebrate summer's end at the Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival.

“This is a free community event full of music, art and activities for the entire family,” Latham said. “They can expect all the fun from last year with several new additions.”

Are you a maker or a taker?

You have the opportunity to learn knife-making techniques from the master at the Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival on August 11 at 4-8 p.m.

Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival sees another successful year

“In a city that’s awakening to art, festivals like this are the best opportunity to share your art,” artist Jason Flack said as he sold his art along Main Street.

New downtown festival means less city funding for two others

With vendors unfolding canopies four stories below their meeting room in the Kings Centre, members of the Johnson City Development Authority approved $5,000 for the Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival hours before the event’s start.

Selling rain? You could buy some this weekend at Little Chicago

Former Chicago resident Todd Mrozek will be selling bottled rain from around the country this weekend during the Little Chicago Music and Arts Festival in downtown Johnson City.

Little Chicago Festival looks to capitalize on last year's success

Kat Latham, co-owner of Johnson City Brewing Company and chairperson for the festival, said organizers with the festival and the Downtown Merchants Association have been working hard to make this year even bigger than last, which was the festival’s first year. 

Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival schedule

There will be some new additions to this year’s Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival on Aug. 11 and 12.

Little Chicago Street Art Throwdown accepting entries

Create Appalachia, Nelson Fine Art and the Johnson City Downtown Merchants Association are partnering to sponsor this year’s Street Art Throwdown in which there will be an urban art demonstration on Buffalo Street and three separate art competitions.

Merchants: Little Chicago Festival exceeded expectations

Marriage proposal, entertainment caps final day of Little Chicago Festival

A crowd formed around a dance routine at the corner of Roan and Main streets during the  Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival Saturday evening.

Wristbands will allow festival-goers to take beers from bars into streets

Alcohol won’t be sold on the streets during the Little Chicago Downtown Johnson City Music & Arts Festival, but people will be allowed to take their beer out of bars if they buy a $4 wristband, festival organizers said.