Help Make Chattanooga’s Original Father’s Day Celebration Even Better in 2026!

Attendees Loved DadFest! Based on the success of 2025, Art 120 is already putting plans in motion to make this year even bigger and better! DadFest, is a joyful, high-energy celebration of all the incredible father figures in our lives! This year, the fun will take place on Sunday, June 21st from 11 AM to 4 PM. DadFest promises a day full of music, memories, and meaningful moments.

Art 120’s special celebration invites families, friends, and community members to honor dads, uncles, mentors, and caregivers with a festival that hits all the right notes—literally. Attendees spent the day hanging out on picnic blankets or lawn chairs in the garden to enjoy five live bands, a stilt walker and a special children’s bubble garden. Highlights of 2025 include the high-energy horn band Left Hand Hot Dog and special guest Dirty Cello, known for their electrifying, genre-bending performances.

In addition to live music and performances, festivalgoers enjoyed a variety of fantastic international food and art. Wiht over six nationalities to choose from, there was something for every appetite. Some attendees snagged some special gifts for Dad from loca artisans as well.

And of course, no Father’s Day is complete without a little friendly competition! Prizes will be awarded for:

• Best Dad Joke

• Best Dad Bod

• Most Impressive Facial Hair

We need sponsors, volunteers and donors to help keep this special event FREE, and welcome for all ages to join in on the fun. Join our crew for, DadFest 2026. It’s the perfect Father’s Day gift for all the Dads in our lives —with style, laughter, and a whole lot of heart.