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Dayton, Tennessee

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Area Events
Tennessee Strawberry Festival
FEATURED EVENT
Tennessee Strawberry Festival
May • Annual
Dayton, TN (~10 min)
Parade Live Music Arts & Crafts Family Friendly

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Scopes Trial Festival
JULY
Scopes Trial Festival & Play
Dayton, TN
Historical Festival
Fish Dayton / Battle of Chickamauga
SPRING/FALL
Fish Dayton Tournaments & Battle of Chickamauga
Lake Chickamauga
Fishing Tournament

Tennessee Strawberry Festival

Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Date: Annually each May
Location: Downtown Dayton, TN
Admission: See tnstrawberryfestival.com for details

Event Description

Held each May in downtown Dayton since 1947, this beloved festival features a grand parade, live music, arts & crafts vendors, strawberry baking contests, a pageant, carnival rides, and family-friendly activities. A true highlight of spring in Rhea County.

Dayton & Rhea County Event Calendar

Area Attractions
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Laurel-Snow State Natural Area
One of East Tennessee's premier hiking destinations featuring stunning waterfalls, deep gorges, and scenic trails — just a short drive from Blue Water RV Resort.
~15 min Hiking Waterfalls
Why You'll Love It
World-class bass fishing on Lake Chickamauga
Historic Scopes Trial Courthouse
Hiking & waterfalls at Laurel-Snow
Downtown Dayton & local festivals
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Laurel-Snow State Natural Area
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Laurel-Snow State Natural Area
Beautiful hiking trails with waterfalls, rock formations, and panoramic views.
Hiking
Rhea County Courthouse
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Rhea County Courthouse
Historic site of the famous 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial. Museum exhibits and summer live plays.
Historic
Lake Chickamauga
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Lake Chickamauga
Premier bass fishing lake with direct access from the resort marina and boat ramp.
Fishing / Boating
Downtown Dayton
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Downtown Dayton
Charming historic square with shops, restaurants, museums, and local events.
Town Square
Pendergrass Park
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Pendergrass Park
Family-friendly park with playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas.
Park
Hiwassee River
06
Hiwassee River & Refuge
Scenic river area great for kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing.
Nature
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