Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Nashville's free Music City Hot Chicken Festival in East Park celebrates the city's signature dish each July 4 since 2007, plus a fire-truck parade.
Dates and details checked May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Nashville around 4 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Music City Hot Chicken Festival runs 4 July. These are the food tours and tastings in Nashville to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Multi-day trip · 6 days
Picture it, a journey from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans, recording tracks in iconic studios, walking in Elvis’ footsteps and diving into the food, music and cul...
Guided tour · 2 hours
There's more to Nashville than Broadway! Designed to introduce you to the west side of Nashville so you are not stuck on Broadway in the tourist traps. Iconic landmark...
Water activity · 2 hours
Cruise along the Cumberland River on a classic paddlewheel riverboat. Enjoy a Southern-inspired buffet dinner, live music, and panoramic views of the Nashville skyline.
Address: East Park, 700 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville's Five Points runs free over two days each August, with costumes, tomato-themed art, food vendors and concerts.
TipCostumes are encouraged; tomato red is the unofficial dress code. Bring cash for art and food vendors.
24-26 Apr 2027
Music City Food and Wine Festival
Wine, spirits and chef tastings
14-15 Aug 2027
Tomato Art Fest
Tomatoes and East Nashville food vendors
29-31 Jul 2027
Nashville Wine Auction l'Été du Vin
Wine and chef collaborations
9 Apr 2027
Nashville Predators Wine Festival and Tasting
Wine tasting fundraiser
