Your Guide to Festival Fun
Join us on Saturday, April 5, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens and Station Street for a full day of outdoor adventure, live music, and community fun. With 75+ outdoor vendors, interactive activities, a rock climbing wall, biking, conservation partners, great food and drinks, and two stages of live music, there’s something for everyone!
Use this page to plan your day—find the festival map, vendor list, music lineup, and key event details to make the most of your festival experience!
Festival Map
With 75+ outdoor vendors, you’ll find everything from gear and apparel to conservation organizations and guided adventure services. Grab a bite or a drink from one of the many food & beverage spots marked on the map, offering quick eats, sit-down meals, and options for all diets.
Festival activities like biking, rock climbing, and interactive exhibits are also highlighted, so be sure to bring your bike and sense of adventure! Easily navigate between Choo Choo Gardens and Station Street using the multiple entrances, including designated ADA-accessible routes. Use the map to plan your stops!
Explore, Shop & Savor at the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
Live Music Lineup
Get ready for a full day of live music at the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival with performances on two stages—the TVA Choo Choo Stage and the Redbud Stage on Station Street. This phenomenal lineup is sponsored by Tennessee Valley Authority, Lyndhurst Foundation, Redbud, ArtsBuild, and the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. Enjoy an incredible lineup of local and regional artists spanning multiple genres, creating the perfect soundtrack for a day of outdoor fun. Check out the full lineup and set times so you don’t miss your favorite acts!
Food Vendors
Eat, Drink & Give Back!
Fuel your festival fun with delicious eats and drinks from our local restaurant partners! Click on each vendor to check out their menu and special offerings for the day. Many have committed to New Terra Compost-certified packaging, helping us keep the festival low-waste, and some are even giving back—partnering with local nonprofits to donate a portion of their sales to meaningful community causes.
So grab a bite, raise a glass, and know that every meal supports something bigger. Good food, good drinks, and a great cause—now that’s a win-win!
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Wanderlinger will be slinging kabobos, glizzy’s and fruit cups. Clever will be slinging Philly Cheesesteaks, and the Chattanooga Kombucha Truck will be pouring non-alcoholic brews all day long. There will be vegetarian options available at both, and we’re stoked that everyone in the food court has partnered with New Terra Compost to minimize their waste impact by using compostable or recyclable packaging.
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Elsie’s Daughter will be grilling up burgers and brats for meat eaters and vegetarians! Go chill inside their courtyard while you enjoy a picnic style lunch/dinner. They are a New Terra Compost partner to minimize their waste impact and have partnered with White Oak Bicycle Co-op to donate a portion of the day’s sales to support their mission to give bikes to those who need them and provide bicycle education + programming across Hamilton County. Eat a good meal while supporting a good cause!
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Boneyard Bar will be serving up their usual food and drink menu. Check out their menu here: https://www.boneyardbar.com/boneyardfoodmenu
They’ve committed to New Terra Compostable poducts to reduce their waste impact at the festival and they will be donating 10% of the day’s proceeds back to SORBA Chattanooga to support their mission to steward the Chattanooga’s extensive trail systems.
Eat, drink and be merry! Boneyard Bar serves as our official after party location! Kid friendly until 9 pm, and then the adult party begins!
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Ernest Chinese will be serving up their famous wok dumplings on Station Street next to the Redbud Stage, or you can call in some food to go at their main location just 100yds from the festival. They’ve partnered with Catalyst Sports for the day and will be kicking back 10% of the days sales to support their mission to provide recreational opportunities and equipment for individuals with disabilities. https://www.ernestchinese.com/foodmenu
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Cocktails and mocktails, + an all ages dance party starting at 1:00 PM. The venue is kid friendly until 7:00 PM so take the kiddos by to get their wiggles out while you enjoy a cold one. Be sure to stop by the face painting booth before getting your groove on!
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Stir’s porch will overlook the RedBud Stage. Enjoy a craft cocktail and brunch, lunch or dinner while enjoying live music. Check out Stir’s menu here: https://stirchattanooga.com/menus#brunch
Stir has partnered with Reflection Riding to give a donation from the day’s sales to support their mission. Enjoy a good meal or cocktail while supporting a good cause!
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Tailgate’s back deck seating will overlook the Redbud Stage! They’ll be serving their regular food menu and pizza by the slice + brews on Station Street.
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Frothy Monkey will be serving their regular menu and all to-go packaging is New Terra Compost certified to reduce the festival waste impact. https://frothymonkey.com/food-drinks/
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Nic & Norman’s will be serving up their regular menu. https://www.nicandnormans.com/menu-chattanooga-tn
Festival FAQs
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Choo Choo Avenue Parking Garage: $10/day
Paid Lots: $4/hour (off Choo Choo Ave) and $8/day (Rossville Ave & 14th Street)
Street Parking: on Market + Main Street (2 hr limits)
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Absolutely! The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival is built for adventurers of all ages—especially the little explorers! With a dedicated Kids Zone, hands-on activities, and plenty of space to run, climb, and play, it's the perfect place for young outdoor enthusiasts to get in on the fun. So bring the kiddos and let them discover their next favorite adventure! (Warning: They may not want to leave!)
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Yes! We love furry festival-goers! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the outdoor fun. With plenty of green space, water stations, and even some treats from our vendors, your pup will have a tail-wagging good time. Just be a responsible pet parent—clean up after them so everyone can enjoy a poop-free festival experience!
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Not at all! The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival is for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just love a good time outside. You don’t need to own a kayak, climb mountains, or even know how to pitch a tent to have fun. With live music, great food and drinks, interactive vendors, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for every level of outdoor enthusiast—even if your idea of adventure is just relaxing in the sunshine! Who knows, you might just discover a new outdoor hobby that you love or your next outdoor adventure!
