Upcoming Fairs and Festivals in Nashville Tennessee

Nashville Fairs and Festivals Not to be Missed!

List of upcoming festivals Not To Be Missed in Nashville! There is always something happening in Music City and we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on what is coming in the next few months. This calendar is always being updated so please check back often and tell your friends. If you know of a Fair or Festival in middle Tennessee that is not listed please let us know or post the event yourself.

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We love Fairs & Festivals!

Join Nashville while we celebrate the best local Fairs and Festivals of the season! It is a blast to watch parades and eat the specialty foods, and listen to the tunes that make our city - Music City USA!

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Fairs & Festivals

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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.

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

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.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Extending last year’s inaugural market, Wedgewood Houston Farmers’ Market’s 2023 season begins at 4pm on May 3rd.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Thursdays | May 4 - October 5, 2023 from 3:00-7:00

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CMA Fest June 8-11, 2023

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Friday, June 9, 2023

June 9-10, 2023
Competitor's Series BBQ Throwdown at the Robertson County Fairgrounds Springfield Tennessee

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

JUNE 10TH - 11TH 2023

The Great Tennessee Air Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th, 2023. Gates open from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

The show will take place at Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, TN.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Don't miss the GRAND OPENING of the NEW Franklin Flea Market at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, June 17-18!

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

A must do...Lucky Ladd's Sunflower SPECTACULAR. Make selfies and cut magnificent flowers to take home.

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

We have a complete list of Nashville area events to help you and your family celebrate our Independence Day this Fourth of July!

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Crawl on down to Lucky Ladd's - Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park for some summertime family fun at the annual Watermelon Festival and enjoy a FREE slice of refreshing watermelon.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Saturday, July 1, 2023 6- 9PM

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Celebrate Independence Day 2023

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

JULY 4, 2023 - 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival brings together the local community and visitors to celebrate the uniquely Nashville dish, Hot Chicken.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

July 4, 2023 | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is FREE. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.
This free event includes fireworks, live music, food vendors, and other fun activities for families.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

JULY 15TH, 2023
Join us on the Historic Watertown, TN Square for a GREAT night of jazz – free to the public!

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Bluegrass Along The Harpeth Festival Returns To Historic Franklin

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

JULY 22, 2023

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Kids join us for fun in the sun as we celebrate “Back to School” with a “Splash Bash”. Kids can cool off on the inflatable water slides, splash pad and bubble blast pool and enjoy water balloon toss, outdoor games and more!

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Join us for “Livin’ for the Ribbon” at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN, Friday August 4 through Saturday, August 12 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

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

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Friday, September 8, 2023

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

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

September 9 & 10, 2023
Live Celtic Bands • Athletic Events • Bagpipe Competition • Scottish Artisans and Food • Scotch Tastings • Kids Activities and so much more!

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

September 9, 2023

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond... it’s Middle Tennessee's favorite place to get lost.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

September 9-16, 2018

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

September 23 & 24, 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is a two-day event in Franklin, Tennessee. Musicians play on six stages set to the backdrop of the Park at Harlinsdale.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Nashville Wealth & Wellness Expo is where your journey to inner peace begins.
Vendors are vetted so that you are only given the best quality.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Nashville Wealth & Wellness Expo is where your journey to inner peace begins.
Vendors are vetted so that you are only given the best quality.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Humanities Tennessee presents The 35th annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word℠! The free Festival includes performance stages, food trucks, 60 publishers and booksellers.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

October 21, 2023 NOON - 5PM

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Parker Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is pleased to announce our Inaugural Purple Tie Gala. This year we will be hosting the Gala at the Hermitage Golf Course on November 17th, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

December 09, 2023
Annual Almost World Famous Leiper's Fork Christmas Parade in Leiper's Fork Tennessee on the the second Saturday of December at 2pm. (Inclement Weather date will be the third Saturday of December).

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS in NASHVILLE - Select a Category

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