Between the Bridges Festival 2026

Between the Bridges is a locals-only art festival in Coolidge Park, put on by the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), the arts organization at 30 Frazier Avenue on the North Shore. AVA expects about 50 Chattanooga-area artists to show and sell their own work, with community partners including Scenic City Clay Arts, H*Art Gallery, The Photographic Society of Chattanooga and The Chattery. AVA counts 2026 as the festival's 6th year.

Hours are Saturday, October 24, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, October 25, noon to 5 PM. Artists can sign up for both days or Saturday only. AVA's 2026 page lists no visitor ticket, so bring a way to pay if you plan to buy art. AVA notes the weekend is also busy with the 7 Bridges Marathon, the Chattanooga Jazz Festival and the IBMA bluegrass conference, so expect crowds downtown and on the North Shore.

Details are on AVA's website. The 2027 dates have not been announced.