4th of July Celebration
2026-07-04 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Come celebrate 4th of July with Fall Creek Falls State Park! The parade begins at 10:00am sharp and travels through the campgrounds and ends in Campground A near the Picnic Pavilion where we will have field games and refreshments afterwards.
*If you are interested in being in the parade, line up in the Village Area in front of the Judge Taft Memorial by 9:30am.*
Donations help us fund future park events and park projects.

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The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-02 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | VBC Historical & Heritage Museum, 179 College Street, Spencer, TN, 38585, United States
The Van Buren County Historical & Heritage Museum will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We’d love for you to stop by and visit a while.

Our Museum Board meeting will take place this morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, and anyone interested is welcome to attend..
#Fall Creek Falls Recreation Corridor #Visit Spencer, Tennessee #Explore Van Buren County

2026 All Night Fishing at Fall Creek Falls State Park
2026-07-11 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-08 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-12 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-25 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:30 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Night Fishing Announcement
Attention anglers! Night fishing dates have been scheduled. Get your gear ready and join us under the stars.

#nightfishing #fishing #friendsoffallcreekfalls #fallcreekfallsstatepark

Night Fishing Dates –
Friday, May 22
Saturday, June 6
Friday, June 26
Saturday, July 11
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 8
Friday, August 28
Saturday, September 12
Friday, September 25
Saturday, October 17

Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature
2026-07-18 05:30 - 06:30 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Join licensed professional counselor, Dr. Suzie Dukic, to learn how to be more mindful in nature and how nature can affect our mental health. We will be discussing mindfulness techniques as we enjoy the sunrise from Buzzard’s Roost.
Meet at 5:30am at Millikan’s Overlook. We will have a discussion and practice being mindful as we enjoy the beautiful sunrise. We will be hiking approximately 2/10th of a mile to Buzzard’s Roost. This hike includes navigating some rocky terrain and steep edge cliff edges.
This program is designed for adults ages 16 and older. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes! Please bring a headlamp or flashlight as we will be starting in low light conditions.
Registration deadline is 6:00pm the day before the hike.

Farmer’s Market
2026-07-18 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 07:00 - 12:00
The first-ever Farmers’ Market is located near Fall Creek Falls State Park! Every Saturday, June – September.
500 College Street Spencer, TN   38585

Gentle Hike & Nature Connection
2026-07-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Join licensed professional counselor, Dr. Suzie Dukic, to learn how to be more mindful in nature and how nature can affect our mental health.
Meet at the parking area near the dam on Lakeside Drive. We will promptly begin our hike at 8:00am. We will hike along the paved trail to the lodge and back for a total hike of 2.6 miles. This trail follows the shoreline of the lake and is a great opportunity to view some wildlife as well.
This program is designed for adults 16 and older. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes!

The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum
2026-07-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-19 10:00 - 15:00 | VBC Historical & Heritage Museum, 179 College Street, Spencer, TN, 38585, United States
The Van Buren County Historical & Heritage Museum will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We’d love for you to stop by and visit a while.

Our Museum Board meeting will take place this morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, and anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Spirit of America Boating Camp
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Join Fall Creek Falls State Park July 20-24th for our Spirit of America Boating Youth Boating Camp!
This five day camp offers youth ages 12-15 the opportunity to learn essential water safety and boating skills and even obtain their boating license! Participants will learn how to operate small boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and more!
**All students that do not already have their boating license must purchase the $10 boating safety exam permit and bring it with them on the first day of camp.**
The first day of camp we will meet at the Rec Hall Building 2001 Village Camp Rd. Spencer, TN 38585
Program fee is $75.
Visit the Event Page for further details and to apply for Spirit of America Boating Youth Camp. Applications due by July 1st.

Fall Creek Falls State Park Events
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
The next boating education camp will be July 20-24, 2026.
The Spirit of America Boating Youth Boating Camp is a week-long day camp that offers youth ages 12-15 the opportunity to learn essential water safety and boating skills and even obtain their boating license! Participants will learn how to operate small boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and more!
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls#happenings

48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
The 48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival is scheduled for September 11-13, 2026, at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee. This three-day event, held at 2009 Village Camp Road, celebrates Appalachian culture with live traditional music, handmade crafts,

pioneer skill demonstrations, and local food.

48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, Spencer, Spencer, 38585, United States
Join us for Fall Creek Falls State Park’s 48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival to celebrate the heritage, history, and natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau!
This event kicks off Friday September 11th at 6:00pm CST and continues Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm CST and Sunday the 13th 9:00am-5:00pm CST.
This 3-day event features upwards of one hundred craft vendors that sell a variety of hand-made crafts and artisan items and has over 20 food vendors offering an array of delicious meals and treats!
There will be a full line-up of live bluegrass and folk style music on two stages featuring several renowned bands and musical artists.
Demonstrations are showcased throughout the festival and include blacksmiths, chair-caning, broom-making, leatherwork, sorghum milling powered by mules, alpaca fleece spinning and weaving, quilting, log hewing, and more!
Be sure to join us at the softball field Saturday at noon for cross-cut sawing, wood splitting, animal calling, and corn shelling contests.
Don’t forget to bring the little ones to our Little Homesteaders Hideaway located in the courtyard of the Recreation Hall. This area features traditional Appalachian games and activities such as hopscotch, checkers, tic-tac-toe, yo-yo, stick horse racing, jacks, hula-hoop, and more!
A shuttle service will be provided on Saturday and Sunday during the festival and will run regularly between the festival grounds, the Lodge, Campground A, and Nature Center.
The Fall Creek Falls Mountaineer Folk Festival has a suggested donation of 5 dollars per person per day, which directly supports the Fall Creek Falls Friends Group.
