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It's time for the Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2025 at Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN!-- Saturday, September 27th, 10 AM – 5 PM
-- Sunday, September 28th, 12 PM – 5 PM
Admission: $5 (Ages 12 & up), Free for children under 12
-- Tickets available at the gate only – no presales
Celebrate the spirit of autumn at the 2025 edition of the Fall Folk Arts Festival — a beloved tradition that blends Appalachian heritage with hands-on fun, all while supporting the care of Exchange Place's historic buildings, grounds, and animals.
**Artisans & Demonstrations**
Regional artists and guilds will showcase both traditional and contemporary crafts, offering demonstrations and sharing timeless skills with the next generation.
**Harvest Market**
Shop for seasonal produce, plants, and fall-themed crafts from local vendors.
**Sorghum Making Demonstration (Saturday only!)**
Watch sorghum syrup come to life as cane is ground in a mule-powered mill (featuring Maggie the mule!) and cooked over a wood-fired furnace. While the cooking demonstration occurs on only Saturday, you can still meet Maggie on Sunday too!
**Living History**
* 1850s-style cooking in the Cook's Cabin
* Blacksmith at the anvil
* Children’s “chores” and games
* Junior Apprentices sharing food traditions of the past
**Live Music All Weekend**
Enjoy traditional tunes and toe-tapping favorites throughout the farmstead.
**Old-Timey Foods**
Don’t miss the kettle corn, fried pies, funnel cakes, BBQ, soup beans & cornbread, and more!
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**About Exchange Place**
A nonprofit living history farm, Exchange Place preserves and interprets mid-19th century farm life in Northeast Tennessee. Exchange Place is operated by volunteers and supported by your generous donations, memberships, and event attendance.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Exchange Place Kingsport TN 1850s Farm, 4812 Orebank Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664-4540, United States
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