Rhythm & Roots, Umoja Festival, Learn to Fly event and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Bristol’s annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion, the Umoja Festival, the Learn to Fly event in Johnson City and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

49 Winchester, Ashley McBryde, The Wallflowers and more are set to perform at the 23rd annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.

• Friday – Sunday
• Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia
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Marching Bucs Fundraiser Concert

Proceeds will help fund the Marching Bucs trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

• Friday, 7:30 p.m.
• Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City
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Music on the Square

Performance by Aaron Vance. Food truck Maybe Today will be on-site serving southern breakfast cuisine.

• Friday, 7 – 9 p.m.
• Main Street, Downtown Jonesborough
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Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough

Exhibit displaying portraits of people living and working in Jonesborough.

• Viewing opens Friday, ends on Sept. 25.
• McKinney Center, Jonesborough
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Umoja Festival

The Umoja Festival, a celebration of unity and diversity, will feature food vendors, live entertainment, a gospel fest, kids zone, arts and crafts, resources and more.

• Opening ceremony starts at noon Saturday
• King Commons Park, Johnson City
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Johnson City Learn To Fly Event

Hosted by the Johnson City Radio Controllers, the event will have introductory flight training sessions, raffles, displays and food available on-site.

• Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Tri-Cities Model Airport
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The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals

Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga will honor the Overmountain Men and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain.

• Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon
• Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton
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Scott County Public Library Bridgerton Ball

• Saturday – 6 – 9 p.m.
• Scott County Career and Technical Center (387 Broadwater Ave, Gate City, Virginia)
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Drive-Thru Event for New and Expecting Parents

Hosted by the Sullivan County Regional Health Department. The event is designed for new and expecting parents 25 and under with babies up to two years old. Vendors, resources, information and prizes will be at the event.

• Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon
• 154 Blountville Bypass, Blountville
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Community Outreach Event

Hosted by the Johnson City/Washington County Family Justice Center. Event will provide information about available resources and a clothing giveaway.

• Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• 196 Montgomery Street, Suite 10, Johnson City
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46th Allandale Car Show

All vehicles are welcome, door prizes, food, professional photos, awards and more.

• Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Allandale Mansion, Kingsport
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Johnson City Public Library Front Porch Series

Performance from daniel couper.

• Sunday, 3-4 p.m.
• Johnson City Public Library
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Brews & Tunes

Local music, craft beer and food trucks.

• Sunday, 4 – 7 p.m.
• Downtown Jonesborough
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