Upcoming Fairs and Festivals in Nashville Tennessee

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

For the Love of Art plan to attend the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville art galleries. One of the most popular monthly events. Enjoy both local and world-renowned artists in our amazing art galleries.

Thursdays | May 7 - October 1, 2026 from 3:00-7:00

Our Nashville Public Party Tractor Tour, we plow through Downtown Nashville in our climate-controlled party wagon for approximately 75 minutes of nonstop fun, dancing and partying.

FALL SERIES
Week #1: August 28, 2026
Week #2: September 4 - 6, 2026 (Free Fest with Lightning 100)
Week #3: September 11, 2026
Week #4: September 18, 2026
Week #5: September 25, 2026

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core.

Cheekwood Harvest continues after dusk at Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays, where you can see the scarecrows illuminated after dark, plus our towering Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary, a glowing centerpiece built from dozens of hand-carved faux jack-o’-lanterns

September 25 - 27, 2026

Select Dates: Sept. 26 - Nov. 1, 2026 | Check out Fall Break Dates

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:30 am: Registration - Community Expo - Food | 8:30 am: Walk / Race Steps Off

Followed by brief remarks and 5K and Fundraiser Awards

Neuhoff District (1316 Adams St in Germantown)

Open Saturdays & Sundays · September 26 – October 31, 2026

Pear Jam is a FREE, vibrant festival of music, food and art at Mill Ridge Park from 3-7pm on Saturday, September 26!

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 2026
September 26 through October 31 | Saturdays & Sundays

October 1 - 4, 2026

The Oktoberfest is Nashville’s oldest running festival and a Tennessee tradition since 1980, and has grown to be the South’s largest Fall Festival.

October 3-4, 2026

Celebrating our 17th year in 2026, the National Banana Pudding Festival celebrates the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

Artsville Festival will be held on October 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, along Main Street and Downtown Commons.

The Little Grassy Get Down isn't just a music festival — it's the fall getaway you didn't know you needed.

October 10th, 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM

October 16 - November 1, 2026

Nashville's Favorite Family Halloween Event -Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features:

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18, 2026
100+ Local Vendors, 25+ Food Vendors, LIVE entertainment, photography and quilt displays, Kiddie Korner, and so much more! Admission is FREE.

October 18, 2026

Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
310 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201
615-889-3060

41st Annual PumpkinFest | 2026
October 24 @ 10:00 am - October 25 @ 6:00 pm

Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
The annual candy trail is a favorite event sponsored by the city and includes games and a hike through the park to “trick or treat” from local organizations and businesses.

On October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 26th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival.

El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America.

Turkey Trot is a multi-award-winning charity event that benefits GraceWorks Ministries, a Franklin-based nonprofit that provides food, shelter, and support services to Neighbors in need.