RHYTHM N’ BLOOMS FAQ’s!
Q: Where is Rhythm N’ Blooms held?
A: Rhythm N’ Blooms is held at locations throughout downtown Knoxville.
Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
Bill Lyons Stage, Market Square
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
The Square Room
John Black Photography
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
Latitude 35
The Beer Garden at The Crown & Goose
Q: What are the prices for festival passes? Where can I purchase one?
A: Weekend-long Festival passes are $60 and Day passes [available for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday] are $30. Passes are available here or in person at the Knoxville Visitor Center.
Q: What does each kind of pass include?
A: Weekend-long Festival Pass: Entry to all venues throughout the weekend and includes priority entry to the Tennessee Theatre shows on Saturday.
Friday Day Pass: Entry to all venues on Friday.
Saturday Day Pass: Entry to all shows on Saturday, but seating is first come first served at the Tennessee Theatre. Three-day Festival Pass holders receive entry priority. Day Pass holders allowed in at show time as capacity allows.
Sunday Day Pass: Entry to all shows on Sunday.
Q: Can I purchase a VIP package?
A: Yes, but online only. A limited quantity is available for $175 for a short time only! All VIP’s will receive:
- Weekend-long Festival pass
- Reserved seating available for VIPs at the Tennessee Theatre
- Access to priority seating at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
- VIP check-in
- VIP welcome reception and artist meet-’n-greet
- Access to RnB VIP lounge [Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum only]
- Three (3) beverage tickets
- VIP bathroom facilities [Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum only]
- VIP parking [Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum only]
- Rhythm N’ Blooms t-shirt
- Commemorative Rhythm N’ Blooms poster by Status Serigraph
Q: Are passes required for children?
A: Children under age 6 and under will be admitted free of charge. All children 7 and over will require a festival pass.
Q: Can I purchase weekend-long and day passes on site?
A: Yes, as long as passes remain! You may purchase passes on Friday and Saturday at the Rhythm N’ Blooms Info Booth or on Sunday at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum. Keep in mind that quantities are limited. Buy early!
Q: Is there free parking?
A: Yes. There is ample free parking in downtown Knoxville for the shows on Friday and Saturday. Metered parking is free after 6pm and every weekend. Parking garages are free after 8pm Friday and all day Saturday.
On Sunday, the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum grounds open at Noon. There is no parking on-site at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum. You can park at Garage B at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum or head towards Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum and follow the directional signs leading you to Rhythm N’ Blooms general parking. Once you are parked, starting at Noon, there will be free trolleys taking you to the venue. Please note that there will be ample bike parking on site Sunday at the Knoxville Botanical Garden, so please visit the Garden the lean, green way!
Sunday’s parking map is available here :: KBGA parking map!
Also, Rhythm N’ Blooms trolleys will be running throughout the weekend to take you from venue to venue.
Rhythm N’ Blooms Trolley Routes [click here]
SUNDAY – Parking & Trolley Routes [click here]
Trolley Schedule & Stops:
Friday :: 5 pm – 1:30am
Knoxville Visitor Center
Market Square (Wall Avenue Behind Market Square Stage)
Corner of Gay Street & Summitt Hill Ave (Across from Visitor Center)
Corner of Central Ave & Jackson
Remedy Coffee
Saturday :: 2 pm – 6 pm
Knoxville Visitor Center
Market Square (Wall Avenue Behind Market Square Stage)
Corner of Central Ave & Jackson
Remedy Coffee
Saturday :: 6 pm – 1:30 am
Knoxville Visitor Center
Market Square (Wall Avenue Behind Market Square Stage)
Market Square (Union Ave Side)
Corner of Gay Street & Summitt Hill (Across from the Visitor Center)
Corner of Central Ave & Jackson
Remedy Coffee
Sunday :: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm [CLICK HERE]
Loop from Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Market Square to Knoxville Botanical Gardens (including church pickups which are Community Evangelical Presbyterian & Mtn. Zion Baptist Churches)
Parking for shuttle pick up is available at Sarah Moore Greene Elementary on 3001 Brooks Ave.
**There is NO parking at the Knoxville Botanical Garden. Unless you are a VIP Weekend Pass holder.**
Q: What is Musician’s Corner?
A: Rhythm ‘N Blooms will again include an educational element this year with Musician’s Corner on Saturday, April 6 from 2pm-8pm. Musician’s Corner is open to the public and will include workshops and artists’ conversations. Spend some time visiting the Knoxville Visitor Center, and participate in our featured workshops such as songwriting and voice technique and style. You’ll also be able to gain insight to some of our performing musicians’ accounts and views about their experiences as well as contemporary subjects regarding the musical world. *Workshops will be filled on a first come, first serve basis
Workshop Schedule
(Saturday)
3:15 :: the everybodyfields :: Songwriting & Harmony Singing. Take some notes from Knoxville’s local favorites on how to brush up on songwriting skills and how to nail those tricky harmonies.
4:30 :: Erin McKeown :: The Artist As CSA. How can artists take cues from the community supported agriculture movement in order to harness support and make strides in their career?
5:45 :: Betse Ellis :: Fiddle, intensive hands on. Best known for her imaginative fiddlework with The Wilders, Betse Ellis leads a hands-on workshop demonstrating fiddle techniques.
7:00 :: Andrew Hendryx of YARN :: Mandolin. Truly motivated by a love of the craft, members of this GRAMMY nominated Americana roots band will talk about the mechanics that create their unique musical sound.
Q: Where can I purchase Rhythm N’ Blooms artist merchandise and get artist autographs?
A: The artist merchandise tents and Sharpie autograph areas will be set up on Market Square Friday April 5th, 5pm – midnight; Saturday April 6th, 12p – midnight, and at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, Sunday April 7th, 12p – 10pm. At all these locations, Status Serigraph will be selling the official 2013 commemorative Rhythm N’ Blooms poster.
Q: Can I reserve seats to select shows?
A: No. VIP’s will receive seat assignments to the Tennessee Theatre and a reserved seating area at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum. All other seating is general admission and therefore first come, first seated. Please be aware that while every effort will be made to accommodate large audiences, some venues will have to limit attendance due to capacity restraints.
Q: Is there a rain policy?
A: Rhythm N’ Blooms happens rain or shine! All venues are indoors except for the Market Square stage on Friday night and all shows Sunday at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum. Due to festival seating, some venues will fill to capacity but may have availability outside of covered areas.
Q: Where can I stay?
A: The Official Hotel of the Dogwood Arts Festival is the Crowne Plaza. For a complete list of area lodging and info, please visit www.knoxville.org
Q: Should I bring my own seats?
A: Indoor venues will provide seats, but we advise you to bring a blanket and/or low-rise chairs to Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum. Please refrain from bring large outdoor chairs at this venue, as we want everyone to be able to see all the great performers on stage!
Q: Can I bring pets?
A: Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed at any indoor venue Friday or Saturday. Pets on leashes are permitted at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum on Sunday. Please be sure to pick up after them!
Q: What is the smoking policy?
A: With the exception of Market Square on Friday night, all concert areas are non-smoking.
Q: Are coolers allowed?
A: You’re welcome to bring picnics to the Knoxville Botanical Garden, but no outside alcohol is allowed.
Q: Are there places to eat at festival venues?
A: There are a number of restaurants around downtown for any size budget. For a list of downtown Knoxville eateries, please see knoxville.org/dine. There will be food and drink vendors set up at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum on Sunday.
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: Visit volunteer.dogwoodarts.com to upload your online volunteer application!
Q: Who won the guitars from the Knox County Guitar Auction that took place all weekend?
A: Austin-East High School – Artist: Moriah Brothers. Winner! – Rob Followel
Bearden High School – Artist: Michael Shea. Winner! – Steve Davis
Carter High School – Artist: Dustin Garland. Winner! – Allan McDonald
Central High School – Artist: Abby Gibson. Winner! – Jim Dodson
Farragut High School – Artist: Seong-Eung Kimat. Winner! – Roy Followell
Farragut High School – Artist: Grace Khalsa. Winner! – John Stout
Fulton High School – Artist: Terrell Patrick. Winner! – George Middlebrooks
Gibbs High School – Artist: Tori Hogan. Winner! – Tim Vargo
Halls High School – Artist: Caleb Whitaker. Winner! – Griffin Varn
Hardin Valley Academy – Artist: Cecilia McKinley. Winner! – Russ Torbett
Karns High School – Artist: Emma Batson. Winner! – Mark Batson
L&N STEM Academy – Artist: Shannon O’Connor. Winner! – John Stout
Powell High School – Artist: Terry Dreier. Winner! – Ted White
South-Doyle High School – Artist: Enrique Cruz. Winner! – Bill Shinn
West High School – Artist: Samantha Brown & Elgin McCammon. Winner! – Roby Mitchell
If you have further questions, please email info@dogwoodarts.com or give us a call at [865] 637.4561. Thanks – see you in April!
