Interested in knowing
the Annual Events or Festivals celebrated in the Musical City
-- Nashville TN, Then, our resourceful guide would be your
best companion.
If you're looking for some variety during your stay, make
time for some of these spectacular and colorful events. Be
sure to call ahead to check the dates as they may vary.
October 2004 - January 2005
Music and Molasses Festival
This is a well-known Annual event celebrated in Nashville,
TN. The country comes to the city with a celebration of the
harvest season at Nashville's Agricultural Museum each year.
You would be thrilled to make molasses like the old-timers,
with demonstrations and tastings at the sorghum mill. Other
events for the fun day include storytellers, country cloggers,
a sale of traditional crafts, delicious homemade cakes and
pies, buggy rides and a touch-farm.
Date: October 16th - 17th 2004
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Ellington Agricultural
Center
Tennessee Crafts Fair
This is a well-known Annual event celebrated in Nashville,TN.
Each May, many of the best folk artists in the land gather
in Centennial Park.
Thousands of visitors come to view and purchase authentic
folk art and crafts, and to take in the festive atmosphere.
In addition to crafts, there is live folk music, food and
activities for children. Art workshops are available to inspire
young artists. Admission is free.
Date: Whole of October 2004
Time: 10am-7pm: Fri-Sun
Venue: Centennial Park
Pow Wow Festival
This is a popular festival celebrated in Nashville,TN. Hermitage
Landing Recreation Area brings Native Americans from many
different nations together for traditional dances and cultural
arts.
You would be thrilled to get an insight into the Nashville
style celebrations.
Date: Late October
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Hermitage Landing Recreation Area
Christmas Village
Admission: Adults -- USD9
Kids under the age of 9 -- free.
This is one of the city's oldest holiday traditions. Held
each year during the second week of November, the village
hosts more than 200 local businesses selling wares -- gourmet
food to home accessories, virtually every product and service
offered in the city is on display.
Christmas Village is a three-day event that draws nearly 30,000
visitors, and the proceeds benefit local philanthropic organizations.
Date: Second week of November
Time: 9am-9pm Fri; 9am-6pm Sat; noon-6pm
Sun
Venue: Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Phone: Call (615)- 862- 8993 for more details.
Email: info@christmasvillage.org
PUBLIC EVENTS/HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving Day
Date: November 25th 2004
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Varies
Columbus Day
Date: Second Monday in October 2004
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Varies from place to place
Veterans Day
Date: November 11th 2004
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Varies from place to place
Christmas Day
Date: December 25th 2004
Time: Throughout the day
Venue: Varies from place to place
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