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.