Outlandish Adventure Festival 2025
Sat, May 03
|Ijams Nature Center
Join us on May 3 for a day of recreation, adventures, and education at the first Outlandish Adventure Festival!
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
About the Event
Knoxville’s great outdoors is calling! On May 3, the Outlandish Adventure Festival will transform Ijams Nature Center into a dynamic playground for thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and families. This event celebrates Knoxville’s rocks, trails, rivers, and outdoor spirit with unforgettable activities, entertainment, and community connections.
Festival Highlights:
Extreme Spectacles: Witness high slacklining over the quarry, bike whip-off stunts, rock climbing competition, and kayak flatwater freestyle, SUP sprint races, and fire dancing.
Live Music: Enjoy performances across the property and throughout the day. FERD will headline the event.
Interactive Activities: Try paddleboard yoga, biking, hiking, bird watching, trail running, kayaking, and stroll through vendor tents featuring local makers, outdoor brands and sport groups.
Maker Tents: Discover sustainable & nature-centric artistry by local makers inspired by Knoxville’s outdoor culture.
Tickets
Crag Climbing Competition
This ticket signs up one participant for the Crag Climbing Competition. * Participants must sign a waiver at check-in to be able to participate. *Participants must bring their own quick draws, ropes, harnesses, shoes, chalk, chalk bags, and helmets (Helmets are encouraged but not required.) *Participants will receive check-in packet with score card and scoring rules on the day of the event. ** Must attend safety check in at 9:30am in order to participate!
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
10am-Quarry SUP Relay
This ticket is good for one group of three participants to sign up for the Quarry SUP Relay at 10am. All SUP boards and PFDs will be provided by River Sports Outfitters. All group members must sign waiver at check-in.
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
5pm- Quarry SUP Relay
This ticket is good for one group of three participants to sign up for the Quarry SUP Relay at 5pm. All SUP boards and PFDs will be provided by River Sports Outfitters. All group members must sign waiver at check-in.
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
7:30am Slow Flow Yoga
Good for admission for one to the 7:30am Slow Flow Yoga Session. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Bring your own yoga mat or towel---yoga will take place on the back patio at the Visitor Center.
$0.00
7:30am Beginner Birding Hike
Good for admission for one to the 7:30am Beginning Birding Hike. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Participants can bring binoculars and/or field guide to birds if they would like. Ijams will also have a few to loan out. Participants should also bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, water, etc. Spots are limited for hikes--if you reserve a spot and cannot attend, please let event host know, and we will open up your spot for those on the wait list.
$0.00
8:00am- Forest Bathing
This ticket reserves one spot in the 8:00am Forest Bathing workshop
$0.00
8:30am- SUP Yoga
This ticket is good for admission for one to the morning SUP Yoga Workshop at Mead's Quarry Lake. Participants will be using SUP and PFDs from River Sports Outfitters. Participants must sign waiver at check-in There is a limited amount of spaces available for this event- if you cannot attend, please notify event hosts so we can open up your space.
$0.00
8:30am- Guided Kayak Paddle
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 8:30am Guided Kayak Paddle with TN Riverline at the boat launch on the River Trail. Participants must sign a waiver at check-in. Some experience is recommended with downriver trips. Spaces are limited. If you reserve a space and cannot attend, please email event host and we will open your spot to those on the wait list.
$0.00
9am- Guided Greenway Bike Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 9am Guided Greenway Bike Ride with Two Bikes down the Will Skelton Greenway. Participants must sign a waiver at check-in. This ride is approximately 7 miles total and there will be hills involved along the ride. Ages: This program is designed for ages 16+. All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own bike, helmet, water, layers, tire patches, etc.
$0.00
9am- Guided Mountain Bike Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 9am Guided Mountain Bike Ride with AMBC Social Ride and Joy Ride. This program is designed for ages 16+. All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate Off-Road Riders, expect 5 miles of roots, rocks, and fun! Please bring your helmet, shoes, ride snacks, water, and a way to carry it on your ride! Bring a spare tube if you have one. PLEASE arrive before 9 AM for sign-in!
$0.00
9am- Guided Naturalist Hike
Good for admission for one to the 9am Guided Naturalist Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Participants can bring binoculars and/or field guides if they would like. This program is designed for ages 6+. Participants can expect to travel up to 1.5 miles on uneven surfaces. Spots are limited for hikes--if you reserve a spot and cannot attend, please let event host know, and we will open up your spot for those on the wait list.
$0.00
12pm- Guided Naturalist Hike
Good for admission for one to the 12pm Guided Naturalist Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Participants can bring binoculars and/or field guides if they would like. This program is designed for ages 6+. Participants can expect to travel up to 1.5 miles on uneven surfaces. Spots are limited for hikes--if you reserve a spot and cannot attend, please let event host know, and we will open up your spot for those on the wait list.
$0.00
2pm- Guided Kayak Paddle
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 2pm Guided Kayak Paddle with TN Riverline at the boat launch on the River Trail. Participants must sign a waiver at check-in. Some experience is recommended with downriver trips. Spaces are limited. If you reserve a space and cannot attend, please email event host and we will open your spot to those on the wait list.
$0.00
2pm- Guided Greenway Bike Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 2pm Guided Greenway Bike Ride with Two Bikes down the Will Skelton Greenway. Participants must sign a waiver at check-in. This ride is approximately 7 miles total and there will be hills involved along the ride. Ages: This program is designed for ages 16+. All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own bike, helmet, water, layers, tire patches, etc.
$0.00
2pm- Guided Mountain Bike Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 2pm Guided Mountain Bike Ride with AMBC Social Ride and Joy Ride. This program is designed for ages 16+. All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate Off-Road Riders, expect 5 miles of roots, rocks, and fun! Please bring your helmet, shoes, ride snacks, water, and a way to carry it on your ride! Bring a spare tube if you have one. PLEASE arrive before 2PM for sign-in!
$0.00
2pm- Guided Naturalist Hike
Good for admission for one to the 2pm Guided Naturalist Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Participants can bring binoculars and/or field guides if they would like. This program is designed for ages 6+. Participants can expect to travel up to 1.5 miles on uneven surfaces. Spots are limited for hikes--if you reserve a spot and cannot attend, please let event host know, and we will open up your spot for those on the wait list.
$0.00
4:30pm- Guided Naturalist Hike
Good for admission for one to the 4:30pm Guided Naturalist Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Participants can bring binoculars and/or field guides if they would like. This program is designed for ages 6+. Participants can expect to travel up to 1.5 miles on uneven surfaces. Spots are limited for hikes--if you reserve a spot and cannot attend, please let event host know, and we will open up your spot for those on the wait list.
$0.00
Total
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