Festivals & Fairs

Thu, Aug 13

Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival

Fri, Aug 14

Music City Sew-cial

Music City Sew-cial in Spring Hill—community craft and social event.

Fri, Aug 14

Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival - Saturday at Nashville Fairgrounds

Sat, Aug 15

Black Arts Bash

Family-friendly celebration of Black arts, culture, and community in Nashville.

Sat, Aug 15

Woods Classic Motors Car Show

Classic car show in Christiana—families love seeing vintage and custom vehicles.

Sat, Aug 15

Venue: Music City Madness

Music City Madness festival at The Cobra Nashville.

Sat, Aug 15

WVC Nashville

Nashville music and culture festival at Music City Center—all-ages entertainment.

Sat, Aug 15

15th Anniversary Bash

Anniversary celebration festival in Murfreesboro with community activities.

Sat, Aug 15

6th Annual World Honeybee Day Festival

World Honeybee Day Festival with hands-on learning about bees and nature.

Sun, Aug 16

Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival - Sunday at Nashville Fairgrounds

Sun, Aug 16

HAMMER DROP BARFIELD CRESCENT

Community festival event in Murfreesboro.

Sun, Aug 16

Danny Hebert and Wings of Love

Live music at Wilson County Fair with Danny Hebert and Wings of Love.

Tue, Aug 18

Singo! (Music Bingo)

Music bingo at Morning Glory Orchard—free, pet-friendly fun for the whole family.

Thu, Aug 20

Possumstock 2026 ; A farewell to Possums

Possumstock 2026: a farewell festival celebrating possums in Adams, TN.

Fri, Aug 21

Sunchella

Sunchella music festival in Hendersonville with family-friendly vibes.

Sat, Aug 22

THE NASHVILLE CULTUREWAVE FESTIVAL

Nashville CultureWave Festival—community celebration with art, music, and culture.

Sat, Aug 22

Jeremy Dean

Live music at Wilson County Fair—county fair fun with concerts and attractions.

Sat, Aug 22

Summer Sizzler- Nashville

Summer Sizzler festival in Nashville.

Sat, Aug 22

Nationwide Primetime

Nationwide Primetime event at Nashville Music City Center.

Sat, Aug 22

Storytelling Festival

Storytelling Festival in Smyrna—family-friendly tales and oral traditions.

Thu, Aug 27

Bicentennial Park Concert Series

Free outdoor concert series in Bicentennial Park, Franklin.

Thu, Aug 27

Foodieland

Food festival in Lebanon celebrating local cuisine and vendors.

Fri, Aug 28

2026 NBHA Music City Super Show

NBHA Music City Super Show — equestrian event in Murfreesboro.

Fri, Aug 28

FoodieLand Food Festival - Nashville | August 28-30, 2026

FoodieLand Food Festival in Lebanon — 3 days of dining, entertainment & family fun.

Fri, Aug 28

Jennifer Alvarado Live at Town Square Social

Live music at Town Square Social in Lebanon.

Fri, Aug 28

Art at the Park: Collagraph Printmaking

Collagraph printmaking workshop at Art at the Park in Columbia.

Sat, Aug 29

Barrels of Strength

Community festival in Eagleville—fun for all ages.

Sat, Aug 29

Kids Fun Construction Festival

Construction-themed festival with hands-on activities for kids at Lucky Ladd Farms.

Sat, Aug 29

Music City Jerk Festival 2026

Music City Jerk Festival celebrating Caribbean food & culture.

Sat, Aug 29

Live Horse Racing Near Nashville | Kentucky Downs Opening Day (Aug. 29)

Kentucky Downs horse racing opening day—exciting family outing near Nashville.

Sat, Aug 29

Metal Minds 2026

Community festival in Murfreesboro—family-friendly gathering.

Sat, Aug 29

Menhir 2026: Monsters, Myths and Legends

Menhir festival celebrating monsters, myths & legends—family-friendly celebration.

Sun, Aug 30

BomberPalooza 2026

BomberPalooza 2026 in White Bluff — music & community festival fun.

Sun, Aug 30

Splash Days

Seasonal water play and splash activities at Lucky Ladd Farms.

Sun, Aug 30

Live Horse Racing Near Nashville | Kentucky Downs Day 2 (Aug. 30)

Live horse racing day in Franklin, KY — excitement for the whole family.

Fri, Sep 4 +1 dates

Deep Tropics Festival

Tropical-themed music festival at Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

Sat, Sep 12

Uncle Dave Macon Days - A Roots Rendezvous

Free outdoor roots music festival celebrating Uncle Dave Macon's legacy.

Fri, Oct 2

Country Calling Festival Tickets 2026! Ocean City, MD

Country Calling Festival with live music & beachside fun in Ocean City, MD.

Wed, Oct 7

Cheekwood Harvest V

Cheekwood Harvest Festival in Nashville—seasonal celebration with activities for all ages.

Sat, Oct 10

Fall Tennessee Craft Fair

Regional craft fair in Nashville celebrating local artisans.

Mon, Oct 12

Cheekwood Harvest V

Cheekwood's harvest festival with seasonal fun, gardens, and family activities.

Sat, Oct 24

41st Annual Pumpkinfest | 2026

41st Annual Pumpkinfest celebrating fall with pumpkins, games, and seasonal fun.

Sat, Dec 12

41st Annual Dickens of a Christmas | 2026

41-year-old yuletide festival at Heritage Foundation of Williamson County—caroling, crafts & Victorian charm.