Food festivals in Knoxville

Rossini Festival International Street Fair

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Rossini Festival on Market Square, Knoxville Opera's free Italian-themed street fair since 2002, runs across four stages with 75+ vendors.

Hotels for these dates from USD 119/nightFood tours in Knoxville from USD 70Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Knoxville: Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More · ★ 5.0 (29)

Dates and details checked June 27, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat in Downtown

Knoxville guide

Our picks in Downtown, where the festival is.

Yassin's Falafel House (Downtown) Syrian · Downtown★ 4.7 Yassin's Falafel House Counter Street food · Downtown★ 4.7 Pete's Restaurant and Coffee Shop Café · Downtown★ 4.6 The Public House Cocktail bar · Downtown★ 4.6 Chesapeake's Seafood House Seafood · Downtown★ 4.3 The Public House Wine List Wine bar · Downtown★ 4.3

Eat your way around Knoxville while you are in town

Rossini Festival International Street Fair is expected 17-18 Apr 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Knoxville to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Knoxville around 17 to 18 April 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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