KNOXVILLE (WATE) – The University of Tennessee is hosting its third annual Arab Fest this weekend, celebrating Arab culture. The event is free and open to the public and features Arab food, music, crafts, dance, cooking demonstrations and costumes.

The event will be held on the UT Joe Johnson and John Ward Pedestrian Walkway on October 21 from noon to 9 p.m. and October 22 from noon to 6 p.m.

The fair is presented by the Tennessee Initiative for Middle East Studies and the Arab American Club of Knoxville.More online: Arab Fest schedule