Festivals

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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 24, 2026 10:17 PM
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Cartons filled with strawberries in front of boxes reading "Fancy Flavor Best Strawberries" on a table at the Nashville Farmers Market.
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17 farmers markets to find fresh food in Nashville
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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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A Jacksonian holiday experience at The Hermitage
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The country’s largest lantern festival, right here in Nashville
Tickets are available online for this beloved local tradition at the Nashville Zoo, along with other fun holiday happenings.
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Fall festivities + 75,000 pumpkins at Cheekwood Harvest
Cheekwood Harvest, presented by Tractor Supply Co., brings two months of fall fun to the estate and gardens, including continued festivities after dark every Thursday at the all new Harvest NIGHTS.
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Fall festivals, foodie events, and Halloween fun in Nashville
Fall festival season in Nashville, Tennessee is right around the corner. Add these local events to your calendar to stay busy until the leaves are no longer crunchy.
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Events
Ultimate guide to Nashville-area fairs
Fair season is here — the Williamson County Fair, Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, and The Nashville Fair are all making their seasonal return.
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Person with a tripod watches the northern lights dance over mountains and water near Iceland’s Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Culture
Taste of Iceland lands in Nashville for a three-day celebration
The festival will highlight Icelandic food, music, and more at venues across Music City.
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A birds eye view of the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival with vendor tents set up around the park.
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Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival blooms downtown
The festival returns to Nashville’s Public Square Park — where beautiful cherry blossoms bloom every year — on Saturday, April 12.
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A large, round chocolate Moon Pie with icing shaped like a crescent moon and text reading “RC and Moon Pie.”
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From banana pudding to Moon Pies, a map of TN’s food festivals
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Nashville Comedy Festival celebrates 11 years of laughs
Nashville Comedy Festival unites Nashville acts and national headliners for 11 days of comedy at Bridgestone Arena, Zanies, and other local venues.
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