Performance Lawn

Greater in size than two football fields, the Performance Lawn is a carefully maintained open area providing a natural amphitheater-like setting perfect for concerts, festivals, parties and other special events. The south end of the Lawn features an acre of reinforced turf, which will support portable stages, motor vehicle traffic and concertgoers. The venue is encircled by a fence and has three gates affording controlled access into the site. Electricity and water are readily accessible to meet the needs of event planners. Ample restroom facilities are located nearby.

Festival Lawn

Two acres of special turf designed to withstand a large crowd, the Festival Lawn can accommodate a variety of events.  This multi-purpose and carefully manicured lawn is centrally located within the park and is a favorite location for festival promoters.  The Festival Lawn is bordered on the west by native plantings and to the east by a tree lined plaza. The Court of Flags Fountain is located on the northern end of the lawn. The Festival Lawn is easily accessed from World’s Fair Park Drive and can be secured for ticketed events. Electricity and water are readily available for use by event planners. Two large restroom facilities are located nearby. 

 Horticultural Features

The landscape of World’s Fair Park underscores Knoxville’s regional position near the Great Smoky Mountains and includes plants that are emblematic of Knoxville.  In every season plantings offer a variety of color, form and character. Evergreen trees and shrubs display varied textures and shades of green in winter.  Spring comes alive in the park with such blooming favorites as Dogwood, Redbud, Rhododendron, Azalea and Forsythia. In summer there are opportunities to enjoy the sun or rest in the shade of the trees. In autumn the park is aglow with red, yellow, and orange foliage.