Tree Fest

A Celebration of Trees, Community & Action.

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Come on out and join the Knoxville community for our awesome annual gathering, Tree Fest 2026!

At Baker Creek Preserve Friday, April 24th 2026

4-8 PM!

It’s a free, family-friendly event celebrating nature and the super-important role trees play in our lives.

Tree Fest is way more than just a party; it’s a powerful community day that connects folks of all ages to the benefits of a greener, healthier Knoxville. It brings together residents, schools, volunteers, and partners to help grow Knoxville’s tree canopy, spread environmental awareness, and build neighborhood pride.

Plant a tree, grow the community!

What is Tree Fest?

Join Knoxville’s annual Tree Fest, a family-friendly event with a free tree adoption, education, live music, and community engagement. Learn, plant, celebrate, and help grow a greener city.

We’ve got something fun for everyone:

Youth education and activities
Abopt a free tree to take to its forever home!
Check out cool educational booths and interactive stuff.
Enjoy games and eco-friendly crafts.
Shop local vendors.

Schedule & Event Info

Through hands-on planting, sharing community stories, and engaging activities, Tree Fest teaches everyone about the environment and makes a real, positive difference in our city.

Tree Activities

Tree adoption 4:00-7:30 pm

BioBlitz 5:00-7:00 pm

T-shirt Screen printing by Ashton Ludden 4:30 – 7:30

Entertainment Stage

Welcome 4:00 pm

Tree Trivia 4:15 pm

Music by Nat McCormick 5:15 pm

Arbor Day Recognition & Tree Talk 6:15 pm

Music by Brooks Coker 6:45 pm

Kid Activities

Tree crafts and knot tying 4:00-7:30 pm

Tree scavenger hunt 4:00-7:30 pm

Tree climbing at 4:30-7:30 pm

Volunteer Benefits

Free Tree Fest t-shirt
Meals provided during volunteer shift
Fun and engaging activities
Opportunity to connect and engage with the community

Come plant a tree, grow the community!

Tree Adoption Information

Adopt a tree at Tree Fest! In 2026, over 200 trees from 18 different varieties will be available for adoption. Each adoption comes with a free tree and resources to help you plant and care for it, ensuring your new tree thrives in your yard or community.

List of Trees

KOUSA DOGWOOD (CORNUS KOUSA)

TULIP POPLAR (LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA)

WHITE OAK (QUERCUS ALBA)

AUTUMN BRILLIANCE SERVICEBERRY (AMELANCHIER GRANDIFLORA ‘AUTUMN BRILLIANCE’)

PAW PAW (ASIMINA TRILOBA)

CARLONA SILVERBELL (HALESIA CAROLINIA)

PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA)

AMERICAN HOLLY(ILEX OPACE ‘SATYR HILL’)

IRONWOOD OR HOP-HORNBEAM (OSTRYA VIRGINANA)

WITCHAZEL (HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA)

AMERICAN HORNBEAM (CARPINUS CAROLINA)