Thirsty Orange Festival, spring markets, beach volleyball and more | Weekend

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Thirsty Orange Beer Festival, local spring and artisan markets, beach volleyball in Greeneville and more take place this weekend across the Tri-Cities.

Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday through Sunday.

SWVA Artisan Conference

• Discussions, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities based on craftsmanship in the Appalachian region
• Friday – Sunday
• Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (1 Heartwood Circle Abingdon)
• More information

NAIA Beach Volleyball Invitational

• Eight teams will compete for the championship
• Started on Thursday, ends on Saturday
• Greeneville Beach Volleyball Complex (433 E. Vann Road)
• More information

Grace Fellowship Joy Prom

• A free annual event for over 800 individuals with special needs
• Activities include a red-carpet entrance, pamper station, horse-and-carriage rides, photo booths, carnival games, dinner and dancing
• Friday, 5 – 8 p.m.
• Grace Fellowship Church (2314 South Greenwood Drive, Johnson City)
• More information

Thirsty Orange Beer Festival

• 150+ craft beers, ciders and meads to sample
• Saturday
• Founders Park, Johnson City
• More information

Kingsport Farmers Market Opening

• The Kingsport Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday
• Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 308 Clinchfield St., Kingsport
• More information

Drug Take Back Day

• Saturday is National Perscription Drug Take Back Day
• Several local law enforcement agencies will be hosting take-back events
• Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Complete list of locations

Warriors Path Day of Caring Event

• Volunteer cleanup event at Warriors Path State Park
• Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 490 Hemlock Road
• More information

Bright’s Zoo “Hear Me Roar”

• Meet superheroes, princesses, pirates, Star Wars characters, Ghostbusters, kids characters and more
• Proceeds will go towards the Waiting to Hear organization
• Saturday, 4 – 7 p.m.
• 3425 US-11E, Limestone
• More information

Hampton High School CAD Car Show

• Cornhole tournament, concessions, car show awards
• Benefits Hampton High School CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) students to compete at the state/national level
• Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 766 First Ave., Hampton
• More information

JCRC Spring Fun Fly

• Attendees can view aircraft, tools and flying skills
• Hosted by the Johnson City Radio Controllers Club
• Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Odom Fennell Field at The Tri-Cities Model Airport (120 Lancaster Road, Kingsport)

Jonesborough Market and Mingle

• Food, music, vendors, silent auction and more
• Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Downtown Jonesborough
• More information

Blue Ridge Artisan Days – A Craftopia of Color

• Handmade items, small businesses, booths, food and more
• Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30…