15 Fall Festivals

Each year, the temperature cools in Music City, and that means it's time to celebrate with a great festival. We have food, cultural, craft, and music festivals happening the entire fall. All you need to do is plan the trip and come join in the festivities.

Tennessee Craft Fair
September 14-October 27, 2024
Cheekwood Harvest

Celebrate the season during Nashville's beloved Cheekwood Estate & Gardens' annual autumn celebration, Cheekwood Harvest. Enjoy viewing more than 5,000 chrysanthemums in deep autumn as hues will take center stage in the gorgeous Robertson Ellis Color Garden. Stop by to see the Scarecrows invading their Turner Seasons Garden. Or pick the perfect pumpkin from their patch!

September 20-October 27, 2024
Nashville Fall Festival

Experience the Nashville Fall Festival on a beautiful farm featuring a huge corn maze, pumpkins, sunflower fields, kids activities, and hayrides. Enjoy live music, tethered hot air balloon rides every weekend, and various food trucks on site.

September 21-November 1, 2024
Fall Festival - Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

Search for pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors in the pumpkin patch at Lucky Ladd Farms. Stay the day and explore acres of wholesome family entertainment, get lost in the corn maze, bite into a juicy caramel apple, or graze on homemade kettle corn. And don't forget to try the pumpkin and apple cider donuts!

October 11-31, 2024
Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo promises an exciting lineup of fall-themed scenes and activities, alongside unique trick-or-treating experiences for children and special animal shows for an extra dose of fun. It's a perfect family outing that combines the spirit of Halloween with the wonder of wildlife.

October 15-November 7, 2024
Nashville Jewish Film Festival

The Nashville Jewish Film Festival (NJFF) is a Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC) program. The NJFF will bring educational, entertaining, and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films to the Nashville community.

October 18-19, 2024
Touch of Brews

Touch of Brews returns to the idyllic Sevier Park in the heart of Nashville's 12South neighborhood. The event features live music all day long, channeling the spirit and sounds of The Grateful Dead. It is family-friendly, and kids ten and under are FREE. Beyond the music, guests enjoy a large kid zone, plenty of cold Terrapin Beer and Waterbird Spirits, shakedown street vendors, food trucks, and much more!

October 18-20, 2024
Tennessee State Pow Wow

The NAIA Tennessee State Pow Wow brings Native Americans together from across the nation and Canada to Nashville at Long Hunter State Park. The festival highlights include competitive dancing, storytelling, demonstrations, fine art displays, and food booths with traditional dishes from different tribes.

October 19, 2024
Fall Ball Y'all

The season's autumn harvest party at Nashville Farmers' Market will include live bluegrass music, a pumpkin patch and photo op, fall-themed artisan goods, a kids' zone, fall produce and vendor specials, and more!

October 19, 2024
Tennessee Beer & Wine Festival

A Nashville event put on by Nashville residents in hopes of providing the perfect festival for beer aficionados! There will be plenty of craft, seasonal, and micro beers for everyone. Plus, you can try samples of wine! All festivities will be located on the Historic Two Rivers Mansion grounds.

October 19, 2024
Dog Day Festival

Grab your four-legged friend and head out to Dog Day Festival. Gather in Centennial Park to dedicate a day to our four-legged friends. Bring your pooches and participate in activities such as a costume contest, pupper parade, demonstrations, contests, and pet portraits, or enjoy the children’s area and various demonstrations. There will be food trucks, door prizes, fun zones, live entertainment/music and so much more!

October 19-20, 2024
Pizza City Fest

Pizza City Fest Nashville will bring over 40 pizzerias to First Horizon Park on October 19-20. The two-day celebration promises an unparalleled experience for pizza aficionados. Tickets include unlimited food, panel discussions + demos, live music, and pizza performances by Luigi Primo. 

October 26-27, 2024
Southern Festival of Books

The Southern Festival of Books is one of the first book festivals of its kind, a true celebration of the written word that has inspired hundreds of similar book festivals throughout the country. The FREE festival takes place at War Memorial Plaza and Main Public Library and will feature more than 200 of the nation's and region's most prominent authors, who will participate in readings, panel discussions, book signings, and more.

October 27, 2024
Kidsville Family Festival

Get ready for a full day of fall family fun at Centennial Park! The Kidsville Family Festival will feature live music performances, crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, character meet-and-greets, and more. The festival is free and perfect for children of all ages.

October 28-November 1, 2024
Nashville Design Week

Nashville Design Week is a week-long, city-wide series that showcases emerging design talent, fosters creative and critical conversations about the industry, and opens studio doors to the public in order to broaden and strengthen Nashville’s design community.

October 30, 2024
Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Music City Walk of Fame is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song or industry collaboration with connections to Music City. Come share the experience with your favorite stars! The ceremony is free and open to the public. Inductees include Luke Combs, Jimmy Buffett, The Fairfield Four, Colin Reed, and Bill Cody.