Americana Music Festival + Conference is always a treat for music lovers, and Cheekwood Harvest is a must-see. But there's more to Nashville than just music. From the Tomato Art Fest to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival, there are plenty of events and festivals to enjoy in the City of Music. Live on the Green, African Street Festival, Nashville Whiskey Festival, Americana Music Festival & Conference, Cheekwood Harvest, Nashville Songwriter Awards, ACM Awards, Nashville Film Festival, Tomato Art Fest, Music City Midnight, Jude Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, Iroquois Steeplechase, Tennessee Renaissance Festival and CMA Fest are some of the best events in Nashville.
Each one offers something unique and special that you won't want to miss. The Americana Music Festival & Conference is a great way to experience the best of Americana music. It's held every year in September and features performances from some of the biggest names in the genre. The Cheekwood Harvest is a great way to experience the beauty of fall in Nashville.
Held every year in October and November, it features a variety of activities for all ages. Live on the Green is an annual outdoor music festival held in downtown Nashville. It features performances from some of the biggest names in rock, pop and country music. The African Street Festival is held every year in August and celebrates African culture with live music, food and art.
The Nashville Whiskey Festival is held every year in April and features tastings from some of the best whiskey distilleries in the world. The Nashville Songwriter Awards are held every year in October and honor some of the best songwriters in the city. The ACM Awards are held every year in April and honor some of the best country music artists in the world. The Nashville Film Festival is held every year in April and showcases some of the best independent films from around the world.
The Tomato Art Fest is a unique event that celebrates tomatoes as a unifying element since 2003. Held every year in August, it features parades, costume contests for people and pets, food trucks and vendors, multiple performance stages and more. The Music City Midnight is an annual event that takes place on New Year's Eve. It features free concerts by country and rock artists as well as an impressive thirty-minute fireworks show backed by the Nashville Symphony. The Jude Rock 'N' Roll Marathon is held every year in April and attracts more than 20,000 runners from around the world.
With a full marathon and a half marathon available, there's something for everyone. The Iroquois Steeplechase is an annual horse race that takes place every May and attracts more than 25,000 spectators each year. The Tennessee Renaissance Festival is held every weekend in May and offers plenty of opportunities to explore its medieval side. It features merchants selling their products, food and drink to sample, entertainment ranging from falconry exhibitions to gentlemen's jousts in the sand as well as music, actors and court buffoons.
The Country Music Awards Music Festival (CMA Fest) is held every June right in the heart of downtown Nashville. It features performances from some of the biggest names in country music as well as talented up-and-comers. The Tomato Art Fest is an eccentric event held every August that attracts more than 60,000 people each year. It features creative works on display as well as food, drinks and entertainment.
