Outlandish Adventure Festival 2026
Sat, May 02
|Ijams Nature Center
Join us on May 2 for a day of recreation, adventures, and education at the Outlandish Adventure Festival!
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 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 2, 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 SUP sprint races, and fire dancing.
Live Music: Enjoy performances across the property and throughout the day.
Interactive Activities: Try paddleboard and regular 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!
$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.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
9am- Guided Kayak Paddle
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 9am 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 SPARK! Mindful Play Class
Good for admission for one to the 9am Spark! Mindful Play Experience. Connect through gentle yoga, meditation, and mindful dance party. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and costumes if you would like---Spark! event will take place on the lawn at the Ijams Homesite.
$0.00
9am- LRWA Stream School
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 9am Little River Watershed Stream School Activity. Participants will meet at the Mead's Quarry information booth to gather for the activity. All participants will sign a waiver before participating in any Outlandish activities.
$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
10am- Guided Birding Hike
Good for admission for one to the 10am Guided Birding 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
10:30am Slow Flow Yoga
Good for admission for one to the 10:30am 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 lawn at the Ijams Homesite.
$0.00
11:30am- Nature Journaling
Good for admission for one to the 11:30am Nature Journaling Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. 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
12:00pm Roll and Stroll Hike
Good for admission for one to the 12pm Roll and Stroll Hike with the Ijams Education Team. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. This program is designed for participants with mobility needs- wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, etc and will be contained to paved or compact 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
12:30 Slackline Workshop
Good for admission for one to the 12:30pm Slackline Workshop with SlackTenn. Participants will have to sign a waiver at check-in. Spots are limited for this workshop--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
12:30pm- Kids Social Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 12:30pm Kids Social Mountain Bike Ride with AMBC. This program is designed for kids in grades 2nd-5th grades. Skill Level: Beginner- 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!
$0.00
1pm- Guided Kayak Paddle
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 1pm 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
2:30pm- Guided Greenway Ride
This ticket is to reserve one space for the 2:30pm Guided Greenway Bike Ride with Two Bikes and an Ijams Naturalist 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
3pm- SUP Yoga
This ticket is good for admission for one to the 3pm 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.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
4pm- Guided Naturalist Hike
Good for admission for one to the 4pm 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
4pm- Chota Quarry Paddle
This ticket is good for admission for one to the 4pm Chota Quarry Paddle 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
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
Total
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