Best part about summer? Obviously, ice cream. And since National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Hattie Jane’s Creamery! Also, someone at each of their five scoop shop locations will win free ice cream for a year. And who wouldn’t welcome a brain freeze in this heat?

SUMMER FESTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

This summer is in full swing, and the festival fun is just nonstop. Whether you’re a foodie, fan of freshness, enjoy rides, or the arts - there’s no shortage of local festivities that embrace what summer is all about!

• PEACH FEST (through 7/18 - 7/19) - It’s the final Peach Fest weekend at Breedens Orchard, where your little ones can enjoy picking perfectly ripe peaches straight from the trees with live music and lots of cobblers, pastries, and other treats to take home as well!

• KINDLING ARTS FESTIVAL (7/23 - 7/26) - A great festival for your teen or aspiring artist to witness a variety of dance, theater, poetry, and other creative works from local talent. (win tix)

• MURFREESBORO HOT CHICKEN FESTIVAL (7/23) - Come hungry to Historic Downtown Square to enjoy live music and entertainment, local vendors, and one hot competition to win the people’s vote for best hot chicken!

• BLOOMS BASH: U-PACK FLOWER FESTIVAL (8/1) - Have a relaxing afternoon at Little Star Farm, making fresh bouquets and taking family photos with the beautiful flower fields as your backdrop.

• TENNESSEE STATE FAIR (8/13 - 8/22) - Farm animals, fair food, games, and carnival rides - classic summer good times!

• TOMATO ART FESTIVAL (8/7 - 8/8) - A summer staple uniting fruits, vegetables, and the Nashville community - enjoy fun-themed art, local music, delicious food, costumes, wacky contests, shopping, kids activities, and more at Five Points!

• WATERMELON FESTIVAL (8/15) - This free fest at Nashville Farmers Market has it all - pony rides, a petting zoo, 21+ watermelon drinks, two music stages, face painting, crafts, yard games, and puppy adoptions!

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