Join Us at MooFest 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

MooFest, McMinn County’s beloved dairy festival, is scheduled for Saturday, June 7thTaking place from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in historic downtown Athens, Tennessee.

MooFest is presented by Friendly City Festivals. 

Vendor Applcation

Exciting Festival Highlights

Live Entertainment

Experience an array of musical performances from area artists on THREE stages, bringing diverse sounds to our vibrant community festival.

Local Shopping

Discover unique crafts and handmade goods from talented artisans, perfect for finding one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts.

Food Trucks

Indulge in a variety of delicious cuisines from our lineup of food trucks, offering flavors to satisfy every palate.

Crafts and Info Vendors

Wander through the charming streets of historic downtown Athens and explore over 200 arts and crafts vendor booths, each offering unique treasures.

Mayfield Dairy Contests

Mayfield Dairy will sponsor an array of dairy-themed contests perfect for all ages at Market Park Pavilion. Participants and spectators alike will enjoy the lively atmosphere.

The Maggie Strut

Join us for the infamous Maggie Strut with live music and dancing to set the stage for the Moofest festival day.

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MooFest

 Saturday, June 7, 2025

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Athens, TN

THANK YOU, 2025 SPONSORS!

Mayfield Dairy - Presenting Sponsor for Moofest - Downtown Athens, TN

Mayfield Dairy Farms

Willsonthropic Compassionate Community

Willsonthropic, Inc.

McMinn County Tourism - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

McMinn County Tourism Board

City of Athens, TN - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals in Downtown Athens, TN

City of Athens Public Works

City of Athens - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor

City of Athens

DENSO - MooFest Sponsor

DENSO

VEC Customer Shares Moofest Platinum Sponsor

VEC Customer Shares

Tennessee Overhill - MooFest sSponsor

Tennessee Overhill

Starr Regional Medical Center - Sponsor Friendly City Festivals - Athens, TN

Starr Regional Medical Center

Tennessee Arts Commission - Moofest Sponsor

Tennessee Arts Commission

Kiwanis Club of Athens - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

Kiwanis

Dynasty Spas - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Humana

Valley Oil Company - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

Valley Oil

Dynasty Spas - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Dynasty Spas

Kona Ice - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

Kona Ice

Pendleton's Playground - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Pendleton's Playground

Simmons Bank - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

Simmons Bank - Private Wealth

Simmons Bank - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

Simmons Bank

Citizens National Bank - Friendly City Festival Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Citizens National Bank

Warren Jackson CPAs - Moofest Sponsor

Warren Jackson CPAs

Wolfenden Family Pharmacies - Moofest Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Wolfenden Family Pharmacies

WCLE Mix 104.1 - Moofest Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Mix 104.1

WYXI - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

WYXI

WRCB-TV - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WRCB-TV

WTVC-News Channel 9 - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WTVC-TV News Channel 9

WBIR-TV - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WBIR-TV

The Daily Post-Athenian - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

The Daily Post-Athenian

MooFest Schedule

Entertainment and Activities on Three Stages!

Courthouse Steps

Join us at the Courthouse Steps for the infamous Maggie Strut and enjoy great music showcasing some of our talented local performers.

Maggie Strut with Jim Brooks and Kinslee Melhorn
10:30 AM
Logan Cross
11:00 AM
Nina Ricci
12:00 PM
Nina Ricci
1:15 PM
Logan Cross
2:15 PM
Roscoe Morgan
3:15 PM
Jim Brooks
4:15 PM

Market Pavilion Stage

Experience a variety of musical acts and engaging activities for all ages at the Market Pavilion Stage.

Opening ceremonies & Milk Toast with Kinslee Melhorn
11:00 AM
J-Creek Cloggers
11:15 AM
Mayfield Contests and Games
11:45 AM
J-Creek Cloggers
12:00 PM
Mayfield Contests and Games
12:45 PM
Cole Sitzlar
1:00 PM
Mayfield Contests and Games
1:45 PM
Cole Sitzlar
2:00 PM
Emi Sunshine
3:15 PM

Shade Tree Service Station

Stop by the Shade Tree Service Station to enjoy the Mr. & Miss MooFest Pageant and a repertoire concert by the students of Ronnie Raper from Reliance Bluegrass Band.

Ronnie Raper Student Showcase
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mr. & Miss MooFest Pageant
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Ronnie Raper Student Showcase
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Other Special Moofest Events

Athens Lion's Club MooRun

What: 5K Run  –  1 Mile Fun Walk

Where: Eureka Trail

When:

  • Registration 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM
  • Race starts at 7:30 AM
  • Walk starts at 7:35 AM

More Info: Athens Lions Club

Athens Lions Club MooRun

AgAvenue at Market Park