Festival and Events in Nashville

Bluegrass Music Festivals, Country Music Fest and more!

There are quite a few festival and events that go on in Nashville annually.

There is something going on in Nashville almost every week.

Many of these festivals are fun things to do in Nashville with kids. Some of the festivals are more for adults.

There are several fun events to choose from.

January

There are several Nashville Events that are going on during January that are not actually festivals. Be sure to check them out.

February

February doesn't have any festivals. There are not a lot of annual Nashville events either.

My suggestion is to check out the Bridgestone Arena and the Municipal Auditorium to see what is going on there.

A lot of times they have some really cool events going on.

Do something special for your sweetheart on Valentines Day, take your date to a dinner theater.

You'll get a live show with a fantastic dinner. Your date will love it.

March

Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is a big event that is held near the end of March or early April. It is all about the songwriters and songs that we hear and remember for years. The festival goes on for a week.

April

Festival and events begin to pick up in April. There are several Nashville events in addition to festivals so be sure and check them out.

Nashville Film Festival is a five day festival that celebrates independent films. More than 20,000 people attended last year. It is a lot of fun.

June

The CMA Fest is the biggest event that Nashville probably has ever year. It is awesome and if you ever get a chance to come, I would encourage it.

July
The Music City Brewers Festival is one of the most fun event that you will attend. If you enjoy your beer, it is a must do.

August

The Tomato Art Fest is a fun event with lots of games, music and tomato art. It is a free event and a great place for kids to spend a day.

October

Here are the annual festival and events that are going on during the month of October in Nashville. The Celebration of Cultures is a festival with great performances, food and World Market vendors, kid's activities, Global Villages and more. It is free and is an all day event and is usually held at Centennial Park the first weekend in October. Danny and I went to this festival and had a great time.

Nashville Oktoberfest is a street festival that is held in historic Germantown area of Nashville. It is usually the second week of October and it is also a free event with live music, street performers, polka dancing and a free fun land for kids. They also have authentic German food and arts and crafts.

Biscuits and Bluegrass Fall Festival at the Loveless Cafe. This is a free event. There will be biscuit samples, a biscuit eating contest, and bluegrass music. Bring your instrument to join in the pickin parties. There is also kid activities includingpony rides, petting zoo and more. There will be arts and craft demonstrations as well.

The Music and Molasses Arts and Crafts Festival is held at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum the third weekend in October. This festival is also free and you will see them making molasses the old-time way.

The festival also has bluegrass music, story-tellers, country cloggers, andactivities for children with a trail hike, pony rides, animals to touch. It should be a lot of fun.

The Ghost Story Festival at the Tennessee State Museum usually held on the Saturday before Halloween. Haunted Museum, which is free to the public, will feature a “ghost trail” through the museum with prizes, crafts, and refreshments. Those attending the Haunted Museum event are invited to wear costumes and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

November

There are a lot of Nashville events going on from November that are not actually festivals so be sure to check them out.

December

During December there are a lot of Christmas shows that you're sure to enjoy.

It is amazing just how festival and events there is to see and do in Nashville. I have been working on this site part-time for about a year now and feel like I will never run out of stuff to write.

Thanks for your patients and enjoy your Nashville vacation.

Many Festival and Events are in downtown or at Centennial Park. There are plenty of Nashville Hotels in both areas.

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