1. Southern Smoke BBQ Fest
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
563 Main Street, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
The Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club is hosting the Southern Smoke BBQ Festival presented by TDS Telecommunications. Live music, kids activities, and artisan vendors will also be in attendance. Of course, barbeque meals will be available for purchase at the event.
Purchase tickets here.
2. Redneck Rumble Car Show
Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Farm Bureau Exposition Center
Join lovers of old cars and bikes at the 16th Annual Fall Redneck Rumble. This event is a classic car show that’s spiced up with a vintage car race and motorcycle track races. Go show off your hot rods and custom cars, or just sit back and enjoy the show.
3. Mistletoe Merchants
Friday, September 24- Sunday, September 26
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Farm Bureau Exposition Center
Get some of your Christmas shopping done early!. More than 100 vendors and merchants will be ready to sell you their goods. While there will be general admission shopping each day of the event, there will also be an additional special event every day throughout the weekend. These can be attended with the purchase of a ticket. There will be a cafe to offer you breakfast, lunch or dinner and a photobooth Christmas props to get you more in the holiday spirit.Guests can enter to win door prizes as well as the grand prize of $250! For more information, check out the Mistletoe Merchants website.
Purchase your tickets here.
4. WilCo Pow Wow
Saturday, September 25- Sunday, September 26
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
James E. Ward Agriculture Center
Join and help celebrate Wilson County’s 38th Annual Pow Wow ceremony. The Pow Wow celebration started in 1991 and aims to educate the public and locals on Native American culture and history. Authentic Native American foods, crafts and entertainment activities will take place during the two-day event. Traditional dances, tomahawk throwing, weaving and pottery making are all things visitors can expect to see. Tickets can be purchased on the day off. Please note ticket sales are CASH ONLY. Stay updated and view the schedule here.
5. Farmhouse Living Fair
Saturday, October 2 – Sunday October 3
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Farm Bureau Exposition Center
Visitors to this fair will get the chance to hunt for vintage home design and decor items, traditional and unique antiques, shop at various fashion boutiques and enjoy the fair’s very own country music festival. If you are feeling daring or just want to be close to the action, reserve a campsite and wake up every morning in the midst of all the fun.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
6. Ghosts in the Grove
Saturday, October 16- Sunday, October 17
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Fiddlers Grove Historical Village
The Tennessee Ghostbusters, a local nonprofit group made up of volunteers, will be at Fiddlers Grove looking for ghostly creatures that are known to appear more frequently this time of year. During the tours, storytellers will weave haunted tales with historical facts. There will also be a less spooky section for children. Tours start at 7:00 p.m. and the last tour of the evening will begin at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at the entrance.
7. Wilson County Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 23
945 E. Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Farm Bureau Exposition Center
The Bavarian Bierhaus is hosting Wilson County’s first ever Oktoberfest! The weekend will be filled with family-friendly fun, German-style food and beer, live music and themed activities. Vendors will be showcasing their art, a car show and cornhole tournament will take place along with multiple keg-tappings. This is sure to be an event you do not want to miss.
Follow their Facebook page here to stay up-to-date.
Photo courtesy of Wilson County Oktoberfest
8. Music City Multi Con
Friday, October 29- Sunday, October 31
945 E Baddour Pkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Farm Bureau Exposition Center
Music City Multi Con is a public event for gamers of all ages. Play classic arcade and pinball games as well as some of the latest ones released! Visitors will also find a huge assortment of “vintage” and modern game consoles. There will also be gaming tournaments and a cosplay contest, so come ready to win.
Purchase tickets here.
9. Halloween on the Square- Watertown
Saturday, October 30, 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Watertown Public Square, Watertown, TN 37184
Watertown will once again be celebrating Halloween by hosting its annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square. There will be a costume contest, broken down by age group AND a separate costume contest for pets! The contest will take place at the Gazebo. Come dressed to impress!
10. Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
Tuesday, November 16- Friday, November 19
Regions Bank is returning to host the 29th Tin Pan South festival. Last year’s festival was a virtual success, but this year, songwriters will be gracing the stages of local music venues. The festival will be held over 4 days, at 8 venues, totalling 64 shows. Passes go on sale on October 12 at 10:00 a.m. Most of the shows sell out, so make sure you arrive early to line up.
When tickets go on sale, purchase them here.
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