I got the attend the Blackberry Jam Music Fest and our group enjoyed it so much! Great local flair…read moreand some awesome bluegrass music and bands. BYOB and roll out a picnic blanket and you're all set. They have a slew of food trucks during the performances as well as Italian ice. Kids and dogs are welcome, and they have a few lawn games to play to pass any time between sets.

Nice every Thursday 5 pm mingle venue til mid October..back by popular request?…read moreSome German and domestic beers and wine - 16$ meals were good . Rec skip the desserts. Had a live band for an hour

Having lived in Germany for 11 years I am always looking for good German food ambience. Biergarten…read moremeet both for me. Excellent food and service! I highly recommend you give them a try, even if you've never had German food or Beer.

We always have wonderful day when we visit Lucky Ladd Farms. We are strongly considering purchasing…read morethe family pass. It is so much fun to feed the animals and have the grandkids run around and play on the slides, the jump pad, and all the different activities and games they can enjoy. There are numerous concession stands available to purchase food, snacks and beverages. It was such a wonderful relief to see the rainclouds disappear on this particular visit as it turned out to be a beautiful day

Had a blast today at Lucky Ladd Farms for their Strawberry festival! It's my husband and I's first…read moretime visiting so we didn't know what to expect but we were both blown away by how much fun activities there are to do and the awesome animals to see. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance because you will save time and money that way. I believe it is more expensive if you buy tickets at the front booths. That, plus you can schedule an arrival time. Parking is free too so that's a plus! They have plenty of fun family activities to do: gem mining, barrel rides, slides, kids playground areas etc. This is definitely a great spot to bring your kids for some fun in the outdoors! I love their Cedar Glade Trail was a nice little walk for our family and we got to see all the adorable animals! They had Racoons, emu's, goats, capybaras, prairie dogs and red foxes! They also have a bunch more animals towards the front for guests to see. We loved the peacocks. The aviary is a nice spot for guests to walk around and feed the birds. They also had an area with a couple bunnies for guests to pet. There's plenty of other animals they have but it would much to long to mention them all! Almost all of the animals looked happy and had a very spacious habitat to enjoy. Well worth the $16 entrance fee! We will be back for future events!

This was my first time ever attending the Alabama Jubilee and I made a point to go on the night of…read morethe balloon glow. Parking is crazy, so you just kind of park literally anywhere you get a spot. It's best to get there early if you want a ride. We didn't quite make the cutoff, but one of the pilots let us get in the basket and I got to pull the fire lever! Really cool. The balloon glow was beautiful! They had a lot of food vendors and a local radio station playing music. Great vibes! This event is free!!! This is held annually on memorial weekend. I will definitely be back!

If you just want to catch the sun, super bad management. You arrive and there are only food stalls…read more Now I understand why when many people arrived they returned. I don't recommend it at all. I wasted my trip and my time.

In 2022, 85 championship teams from across the world convened in Lynchburg, TN to compete for the…read morecoveted title of "The Jack Grand Champion," and judging by their website the Grand Champion team receives a $25K check - not bad!!! my husband and I completed our training and received our Kansas City Barbecue Society [KCBS] BBQ judge's certification and were excited to attend [not judge but attend] our first BBQ competition! It's held annually in October and is such a lovely drive up to Lynchburg! Gary N did a great job of accurately capturing the "feel" of the event in his numerous photos posted here! There are a lot of vendors set up for this event selling eats, t-shirts, and more. There's a large, covered pavilion where the judging happens, and spectators can watch from bleachers. I don't recall the number of judges but I do recall at least one local "celebrity" newscaster among the judges. The Styrofoam containers for judging are deftly prepared and rushed to the judging area with immense intensity - it really is something to watch, and the "food runner" will scream at you to "get out of the way" if they need to! Others referenced free samples, which wasn't the case on our visit, except for the international area. No guests/visitors get samples of the competition BBQ to my knowledge. If you want lunch, you'll need to get something from the vendors. However, the international area competitors did offer us ample samples of their BBQ. They were all very friendly, too! The competition area is fairly spread out, so wear comfortable shoes and the entryway is sloped, so there's that. It's free as far as I know, and everyone should attend at least one championship BBQ competition - the Jack Daniels event is a well-run, fun one to attend.

The damp weather did not effect the day much, but you had to come prepared. One of the best things…read moreof this event is the Fall Peak colors as you drive in from any direction. Coming from Chattanooga area we chose to take the scenic drive down the old highway from Monteagle through Sewanee. As you arrive into town you can start seeing the smoke and smelling the BBQ. This is a very small town but everyone seems to be selling parking. $5-$10 mostly. We parked very close to downtown. The square is fully covered with tents and vendors as you walk in, live country music is playing. All the downtown shops are open and plenty to explore and see in the town. However, food is in our mind and we continue down to the food tents and competition area. Lots of free samples, but I did not see any from the competitors which was a disappointment. But still plenty to see and try. They also have food instructions, vendor demos, Etc I do wish they would move this so it is not the same weekend as Tennessee vs Alabama. We left early to catch the game as I am sure many do. At the least put a big screen up for the crowd. Lynchburg is a great small town and one you should visit. Jack Daniels is a short walk and free tour. Great day.

In late September-early October, the 21ST NORTH ALABAMA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL [Ed Hembree Drive,…read moreScottsboro; (256) 259-5500] returns to Goose Pond. The Call of Caledonia commingles people of all ilks and septs at this haggisorama; here's the Celtic clamor we love! The Patrons' Dinner takes place on Friday, 30 September at the First Southern State Bank Community Room (20 Micah Way, Scottsboro), at a cost of $40, with reservations required. The Festival and Games will take place from 9:00 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and are held at the 1,500-seat Amphitheatre, all the way down the peninsula past the golf course and marina...it's basically the last structure on EH Drive and on the right). For a mere $7.00 per adult, or $3.00 for bratlings, you can watch the caber tossing and quickly race out of the caber's way; gawk at various clan tents; check out the items for sale, including weaponry (careful, lest you get kilt); savor anything from bridies to, if you're brave, haggis; and perhaps even hobnob with a Scottish Terrier or two. And they don't talk to just anybody. There's always plenty to eat and, weather permitting, plenty to DO. In addition to the aforementioned foods, try a delish Scotch egg...but they go QUICKLY, so hurry!...or a meat pie. You might try hitting them up with a bit of HP Sauce. A great experience for families or groups of friends, bagpipers or not.

Though the renaissance festival is a fun place to hang around in, the prices for the concessions…read moreare exorbitant. The turkey legs were $20 dollars plain, additional if you wanted a topping on it. All businesses are cash only, so you have to come with cash or use the ATMs which will charge you an additional fee to get cash out. I recommend you come already on a full stomach, enjoy the shows, but once you get hungry, go elsewhere where your money will have more purchase value.

As a first-time visitor to the TN Renaissance Festival, I was excited to step into a world of…read moremedieval history, entertainment, and immersive experiences. Unfortunately, the event didn't quite live up to my expectations. Admission was $38 per person, and the food prices were surprisingly high. Turkey legs were $20 each, drinks were $5, and corn on the cob was $7. By the time you add food and drinks, it becomes a fairly expensive day out. There were several shows and performances throughout the festival, and it's clear that many attendees enjoy dressing up and embracing the atmosphere. However, I found the event to be much more focused on shopping than on creating an authentic Renaissance experience. I would have loved to see more interactive and educational attractions, such as blacksmith demonstrations, opportunities to meet and learn about the horses, artisan workshops, or other hands-on activities that bring the time period to life. Instead, much of the experience felt centered around browsing vendor booths. While some vendors offered interesting items, others appeared to be selling products that didn't feel particularly unique or handcrafted. Overall, I don't regret going, as it was interesting to experience it for myself, but I left wishing there had been more to do beyond shopping and watching shows. If the festival added more immersive and educational elements, I would definitely consider returning. As it stands, it's probably not something I would attend again.

I'm writing this from an artist's perspective. I participated in this show years ago, and at one…read moretime it was truly excellent. Local residents showed up in droves and genuinely valued -- and purchased -- handmade work. I made five to $7000 twenty years ago. Unfortunately, the show has changed significantly. It now draws large crowds, many of whom appear to be bused in from outside the area. While attendance is high, sales are not. The loyal local audience seems to have been pushed out by the increased congestion, and many no longer attend. Equally disappointing is the noticeable decline in handmade goods. Walking the show this year, I spoke with several talented artists who shared that they struggled to cover even their basic expenses and do not plan to return. It's a real shame that the show has declined like it has. It used to be a beautiful show and Franklin is a nice town.

I paid almost $500 for a booth at Main Street Festival. They put my booth location on 4th street…read more We had a fraction of the traffic on main and there were food trucks on the corner of main & 4th with lines that blocked entrance to our booths. The quality of booths on main looked like flea market vendors. What a waste of time and money

Awesome festival, great ethnic food and international performances!! The festival will be held on…read moreSaturday, October 29th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Wonderful event! Great tasting ethnic food, very entertaining performances and spacious facility…read more Each country's table contains lot of educational information. There is also plenty fun things for children.