Dr. & Mrs. Monroe and Sandra Trout Founding Sponsors
KNOXVILLE’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL
Rossini Festival is a FREE International Street Fair for the entire family that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding areas have visited the festival throughout the years.
This annual event includes non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages, showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ballet, modern dance, and much more.
Attendees can also browse food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the market, along with the Kids & Family Fun Zone for activities children will enjoy.
APRIL 18 & 19, 2026
DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE
SATURDAY 10 AM - 10 PM
SUNDAY 12 PM - 7 PM
- FUN, FAMILY-ORIENTED & ALWAYS FREE -
INTERESTING IN BECOMING
A VENDOR?
Our vendor interest form is now open!
Vendors will be accepted based on overall alignment with the festival’s overall brand and reviewed in order of receipt. All acceptance invitations will be emailed by March 1, 2026.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS
Are you a local artist ready to take the stage at Knoxville’s biggest street festival? We’re looking for musicians, singers, and performance groups of all styles to bring energy to this year’s Rossini Festival.
Interested? Reach out to let us know you’d like to be considered!
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Four outdoor stages offer more than 11 hours of non-stop choral, opera, jazz, instrumental, gospel, chamber, dance, and international artistic performances.
You are sure to catch something new at every turn.
ARTISANS & CRAFT VENDORS
Hundreds of artisans from all over East Tennessee gather to show off and sell their wares. From booths scattered throughout the festival footprint, you will find clothing, jewelry, and household items — all handmade within our region.
FOOD VENDORS
Rossini Festival food and beverage vendors offer a plethora of local and international cuisine. From tacos to baklava, and cocktails to lemonade, everyone can get what they want!
With more than 30,000 people in attendance, the Rossini Festival is the perfect way to reach customers from across the Knoxville area.
Contact Katie Spencer to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this year’s festival.
BECOME A SPONSOR
