Chattanooga Outdoor Festival Returns to Chattanooga Choo Choo
Courtesy: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival is returning to the Chattanooga Choo Choo for its third annual celebration.
Returning Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., this is a free, family-friendly celebration of Chattanooga’s vibrant outdoor culture, the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival says.
The event will take place at the Historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens + Station Street.
Some festival highlights include:
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65+ Outdoor Vendors and Conservation Partners: Shop gear, apparel, and services while meeting the local businesses and nonprofits that power Chattanooga’s outdoor economy.
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Interactive Activities and Demos: Hands-on opportunities to try outdoor activities and gear, from climbing to biking and beyond.
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Kids Zone: Family-friendly activities designed to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors.
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Live Music: Local musicians performing throughout the day across multiple stages.
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Food and Beverages: Enjoy offerings from the restaurants and businesses that anchor the Chattanooga Choo Choo and Station Street.
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Fundraising for Trails: Bid in the silent auction and enter the bike sweepstakes to directly support SORBA Chattanooga’s trail work and stewardship efforts.
The 2026 festival will benefit SORBA Chattanooga, the local chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, which works year-round to build, maintain, and advocate for multi-use trail systems throughout the region, the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival says.
In 2025, the event brought 75 outdoor vendors and over 5,000 attendees.
