Signature event
Father’s Day Family Picnic
Saturday June 14 — 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Outdoor picnic with lawn games, cricket tennis ball toss, sack races, and a relaxed BBQ-style dinner.
- When
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
- Venue
- Carl Cowan Park
- 10058 S Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
- Notes
- Bring blankets or chairs; shaded shelter reserved for announcements and food lines. eVite and final menu details will be emailed closer to the date.
About this event
Celebrate fathers and father figures with fresh air and friendly competition. KTA hosts a family picnic with games for all ages—think three-legged races, cricket tennis ball challenges, and frisbee—plus a simple cookout menu.
We share costs transparently when ticketing goes live; for Phase 1, treat times and menu as planning placeholders.
Program highlights
Picnic & games
- BBQ-style lunch queue (veg options labelled)
- Lawn games: cricket tennis ball, volleyball warm-up, sack races, tug-of-war (age groups)
- Kids’ zone with supervised relay races
Family moments
- Group photo during the evening program
- Short thank-you to volunteers and dads who coach youth sports
Schedule
Times are planning estimates; final run-of-show is shared with registrants closer to the date.
- 3:00 PMPicnic opens; check-in and games
- 5:00 PMLunch / dinner service and lawn game rotations
- 7:30 PMGroup photo and family activities
- 10:00 PMCleanup; event ends