Fire Up the Fields

An annual festival featuring live music, food trucks, and the dramatic burning of a large-scale sculpture.

Fire Up the Fields returns Oct. 24 with live music, food, drinks & Andrew Nigh’s breathtaking sculpture burn in Chattanooga. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Sculpture Fields at Montague Park in Chattanooga, TN will come alive for Fire Up the Fields, the city’s most electrifying annual celebration of art, music, and community. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening featuring live music performances, an array of local food trucks, and fully stocked bars under the stars. The night builds toward its breathtaking highlight—the burning of a larger-than-life sculpture created by renowned artist Andrew Nigh. This awe-inspiring spectacle transforms the park into a glowing canvas, blending artistry and fire in a way that captures the spirit of creativity and connection. Part festival, part art happening, Fire Up the Fields is more than an event—it’s a one-of-a-kind cultural experience where Chattanooga gathers to eat, drink, dance, and witness art in its most powerful and fleeting form. Children under 12 are FREE ADMISSION. Get closer to the fire with VIP tickets: VIP Burn Viewing Area Dedicated VIP Bar with Complimentary Food, Beer & Wine Meet and Greet with the Featured Artist, Andrew Nigh VIP Parking Private Restrooms All tickets are nonrefundable; no exchanges permitted. All tickets are while supplies last and subject to sellout. The event is rain or shine, wind permitting.