Meet The Mountains Festival

05/28/2026

📣 Calling All Vendors!

Do you sell handmade goods, local art, outdoor gear, tasty treats, or anything in between? We’re curating an awesome lineup for Meet the Mountains 2026, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🌄

Click the link below to register now!👇
https://bit.ly/3zH30vJ

05/23/2026

As the 2026 Meet the Mountains Festival gets closer, here’s your reminder about Club Banjo 🐻🌿

Club Banjo is a way for supporters of the festival to help keep outdoor adventure, community experiences, and mountain culture accessible for everyone to enjoy ❤️

Every contribution helps support the activities, experiences, and atmosphere that make Meet the Mountains such a special weekend in Northeast Tennessee.

Join Club Banjo and help keep the adventure going ✨ Link below.
https://bit.ly/3KClweu

05/20/2026

There’s just something about golden hour 🌅✨

From live music by the lake to mountain views at sunset, last year’s evenings at the festival were pretty unforgettable 🎶

Huge thanks to Johnson City Aerial Photography LLC for capturing the magic so beautifully 👏

Now the only thing missing is YOU 👀 Book your stay for the Meet the Mountains Festival today!👇
https://bit.ly/4b3srWJ

05/16/2026

Happy Love a Tree Day 🌲✨

The trails, the shade, the mountain views, the fresh air…they all start here.

Today’s a good reminder to get outside, slow down for a minute, and appreciate the places that make Northeast Tennessee so special 💚

05/12/2026

It’s National Bike Month 👀🚲

This is your reminder to get outside, move your body, and enjoy the ride 🌿✨

Whether it’s a quick cruise, a long trail ride, or just getting some fresh air, there’s no better time to hop on a bike and explore.

Special shoutout to SORBA Tri-Cities for always providing the bike course at the Meet the Mountains Festival and helping make it such a fun experience for riders 🚵‍♂️💚

05/06/2026

🚨 Banjo has a mission for you 🚨

We’re looking for volunteers for the festival and trust us, there’s a role with your name on it 👀

Pick your perfect spot and join the team 🏔️

🔗 Sign up at the link below!👇
https://bit.ly/48e5Cjl

04/24/2026

Johnson City’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a special trash & bulk material drop-off event for Washington County residents on May 2 from 7-11 a.m. at two convenient locations:

1) Indian Trail Middle School – 307 Car-Mol Dr. (enter from Car-Mol)
2) Science Hill High School – 1509 John Exum Pkwy. (Lot I, off Liberty Bell Blvd)

✅ Accepted: Building materials, e-waste, metal for recycling, bulk items

🚫 Not accepted: Paint, tires, herbicides, insecticides, paint thinners, or any hazardous waste.

Staff will be on-site to help with unloading.

04/22/2026

Art•Struck Festival returns to Downtown Johnson City this Saturday, April 25, with live art, street performers, local vendors, food, and plenty to explore.

Come see the creativity for yourself where art comes to life! ❤️

04/20/2026

04/10/2026

Want to be part of the action at Meet the Mountains? 🌄✨

Volunteer applications are officially OPEN! From biking to paddling and everything in between, it takes an incredible team to bring this festival to life, and we’d love to have you on it.

Tap the link below to sign up and join the adventure! 💚👇
https://bit.ly/48e5Cjl

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, showing your support through Club Banjo matters more than ever!

Even a small contribution helps us continue creating experiences that bring our community together, celebrate our outdoor assets, and keep the spirit of the festival alive and accessible to all ❤️

Join Club Banjo today! 🐻 Click the link below to show your support!
https://bit.ly/3KClweu