Good afternoon, Nashville! The kids are returning to school today, lots of learning ahead. How about learning a thing or two with the kids, though? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Indaco’s Pizza Making Class this Saturday! Delicious pizza, new skills, and memory making - can’t beat that. Gotta stay fresh!

FESTIVAL SEASON IS FAR FROM OVER

The unique festivals in Nashville are seriously one of the top perks of living here! Make sure to add a few of these coming up to your family’s social calendar.

• WATERMELON FESTIVAL (8/15) - This Saturday at Nashville Farmers Market - celebrate all things watermelon with frozen margs, themed jewelry, activities, and food specials + pony rides, live music, and adoptable pups! (free)

• HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL (8/15) - Come see hummingbirds up close and personal at Rotary Park with pollinator garden tours and speakers, face painting, booths, food trucks, and more. (free)

• 26TH ANNUAL GRAPE STOMP & CONCERT (8/28 - 8/29) - Bring the family to Sumner Crest Winery for grape stomping, live music, food trucks, and wine samples for the grown-ups. (free)

• MUSIC CITY JERK FESTIVAL (8/29) - Enjoy Nashville’s free annual Jamaican & Caribbean Food Festival at Walk of Fame Park with authentic eats and live Reggae and Soca music, and cultural crafts and tradition showcases! (free)

• KIDS CONSTRUCTION FESTIVAL (8/29 - 8/30) - Let the kids explore the world of construction by helping operate real mini-excavators, digging, moving, and dumping dirt, climbing on equipment, practicing skills of trade with hammers, power drivers, plumbing challenges, and more at Lucky Ladd Farms.

• MUDDY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL (9/4 - 9/6) - The biggest little DIY music fest with free camping and hot showers featuring all genres from bluegrass to punk. Bring the kids, it’s an adventure and experience for the books!

• PICKLE FESTIVAL (9/5) - Pickle Piña Coladas, pickle pizza, fried pickles - everything pickle you can imagine will be at Hop Springs + competitions, a free petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting!

• GREEN HILLS PARK FESTIVAL (9/12) - Now in its 10th year, the whole family will love the vibrant live music, local artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, an outdoor movie, kids’ obstacle course, character and princess visits! (free)

• MIDDLE TENNESSEE HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL (9/12 - 9/13) - Think bagpipes, scotch tastings, live Celtic music, Irish dancing, and athletic competitions everyone will enjoy at Sanders Ferry Park.

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