I've volunteered for this event for two years and am so impressed! Why I love it:…read more- It is by far the best organized wine event I've been to and has the widest selection of high-quality food and drinks. No need to eat or drink beforehand - plenty to try there! - They probably have a hundred types of wines to try - and the attendees vary widely from people just looking to get drunk (definitely easy to do!!) to wine connoisseurs eager to find their new favorite. - They have great entertainment, with several bands playing at all time. - It's inside in a cool space (weather can certainly be an issue with some of the outdoor festivals) - It benefits an awesome charity! Great for a date or a night out with friends!!

This is a great event! This year was my second time and as always, I had a great time. They are not…read moreshy when it comes to their wine pours. Almost all of them will give you more if you ask! So many varieties of wine from different countries which I really enjoyed. In terms of food, it ranges from BBQ to grits to cupcakes and to cheese. My favorite was Murray's Cheese featured in Kroger and Sperry's! Their food was really good! This is a great event for a great cause. The venue is beautiful and the wines were fantastic!

SUMMARY. Overall, the experience was a good one. The event is centered at 5th and Jefferson in the…read moreheart of Germantown, right next to the Sounds stadium, Neighbors, Von Elrod's, etc. There were a ton of people, and the atmosphere was incredibly lively. We sat outside drinking great beer all day in beautiful weather. I would recommend going at least once if you live in Nashville. It is also a great activity for tourists, as well. AMBIENCE. The ambience was very uplifting. Droves of fun-loving people flocked to what is my favorite part of Nashville (Germantown) to enjoy great beer in beautiful weather. It was just the kind of atmosphere you'd expect from a street fair or carnival. VENUE. The venue itself was a block party centralized at 5th and Jefferson. There were several food trucks, and two large tents to procure beer from. The local establishments were also hopping, as you can imagine. Seating seemed sparse to the naked eye, but so many people wanted to stand or walk around that there didn't seem to be any issues with people finding a place to sit and enjoy the day. We had about 10 in our group and had no issues. QUALITY. I didn't indulge in the food truck offerings, so I can only comment on the beer. I stuck to two beers: Oktoberfest and Festbier, both of which were very good. Definitely was not disappointed. SERVICE. My only complaint was the lines, which were ridiculous. Beer was only sold at two tents, each of which subjected you to a line with a 30-minute (or greater) wait. By late afternoon, lines were closer to an hour. This was a drastic oversight by the venue's organizers, as they definitely left a lot of money on the table from people who would've otherwise spent much more. Our fix was to buy several beers each time we made it to the front of the line to minimize the frequency of tent trips. Still, this was not ideal, and I was very disappointed the lines were not better-managed. PRICE. While there was no entry fee, it was not cheap. Beers were $12 + tip. Still, this was a street festival, so lofty prices are to be expected. I would have been much happier to pay the price for beer if the lines had been more manageable. TAKEAWAYS. It is definitely worth checking out, but be wary of the long waits. Grabbing several beers at once partially ameliorated the wait time but was still not ideal. Happily, Clayton Cohn

I have been going here for five years now. It's a tradition among friends. We even have friends…read morethat fly in every year from out of town to do this. We are those people that dress up, show up early, leave late, and have a great time. We dance polka, we sing drinking songs, we drink our beer from steins, and we have a great time from start to finish. Though this is technically the Germantown Street Festival, we just call it Oktoberfest. It starts with a 5K and ends with a huge street festival that closes off all the roads in Germantown (be aware of that for parking, though local businesses will usually allow you to park for around $10). There are tons of local vendors selling their crafts as well as booths selling brats (there's a great one that sells an Oktoberfest meal - a brat with sauerkraut, baked beans and potato salad for $10). Bring cash! Its faster and easier and everyone takes it. Also, there are more places to get beer aside from the one directly at the entrance. Remember that. There are polka bands playing all afternoon and its fun to dance around. There are plenty of things for kids to do (if you want to bring your kids to a festival celebrating German-style drinking...well I guess) like playgrounds and face painting. There's plenty to do...and they have a pooch parade, so bring your pups if they're good with crowds and other dogs. As far as the crowds, coming earlier or later (on either side of lunchtime) is a safer bet, though really it depends on the weather and who's playing football that day as far as how packed it gets. Those are the specifics...for me its about sitting in the Beer Garden tent, drinking stein after stein with friends, possibly enjoying a pretzel, and definitely dancing. I look forward to this every year, with friends coming from all corners to enjoy (typically) great fall weather and Oktoberfest brews. If you don't like drinking, fun, good food, and celebrating one of Nashville's coolest communities, don't crowd up the streets on this annual celebratory day.

Always a great festival. I've gone for many years now and love to see how it's grown. This year…read morethey had multiple food trucks from the area, plus the regular festival vendors. They've also made it very family friendly, with more kids activities and community organizations. I love seeing people come together just for the love of old time and bluegrass music. They've had some bigger artists, Ricky Skaggs and Dailey & Vincent, perform in recent years. Although I have to battle the intense July heat every year, I look forward to this festival for months!

Uncle Dave Macon Days is one of the oldest and most important music and culture festivals promoting…read moreand keeping alive traditional music and dance styles of Middle Tennessee and the Upper South. Uncle Dave was an early and vital ambassador of the music on the Grand Old Opry and this festival helps keep his legacy alive. Highly Recommended

GOD BLESS US EVERYONE!…read more The Dickens of a Christmas Festival is the largest Christmas Festival in Middle, TN. It is held during the second weekend in December in Franklin, TN and is now in its 33rd year. This festival is a recreation of the Charles Dickens era using historic downtown Franklin's Victorian architecture as the backdrop. You will see several Dickens characters, (Fagin, Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Bob and Tiny Tim Cratchit and many more), come to life and walk among the festival visitors. I really liked the Victorian Mr. and Mrs. Clause because they "slayed" in their Victorian garb. I loved seeing the various characters and appreciated their willingness to pose for photos. There was an endless number of vendors selling everything from holiday décor items to jewelry, food, clothing, unique gift items and more. The most impressive aspect of this festival was the phenomenal talent throughout. There was a main stage that featured dancers but throughout the festival, you would encounter other performers such violinists, a guitarist with his wife as soloist, a guy giving us a soulful perspective of Christmas and more that I just couldn't see because I couldn't be everywhere at once. Curses! The cloggers and Irish dancers were great, the young violinists were spot on and unbelievable but the most emotional and "heart felt" performance for me was by Radio Farm. They performed traditional Christmas music that really spoke to the true meaning of Christmas, (the birth of Jesus), and it was just beautifully done. I really love strings because they represent the purest form of music and they always take me to a place of peace and stillness. It was like listening to a renowned recording artist and reminded me of the woman with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard: The late Karen Carpenter. It was a very cold day and I really appreciated the vendors, performers, city workers and volunteers who committed to making this a great festival. YES, THIS WAS A NICE FESTIVAL BUT: I would love to have been able to purchase a tee commemorating this year's event. They did have very nice mugs which I purchased but a long sleeve tee would have been great as well. Since it is predictable that visitors will be coming in very early and will want to eat breakfast, it would be nice to see a couple of "breakfast specific" food trucks added to the mix. There were only two breakfast restaurants and they were packed before the festival even started. The few food trucks that were open were selling fried foods and corndogs. No thanks. There is a historic theater in downtown Franklin and I think that it would be the perfect venue for hosting classic movies based on Dickens's stories the week of the festival. It would certainly get me in the mood! If you want to see Historic Downtown Franklin, this is not the time because all of those beautiful historic shops and buildings are blocked by tents and vendors. You also have the crazy crowds that make it impossible to get a real feel for the town. I have added an extra festival-free day to my itinerary so that I can freely explore the downtown area without being impeded. I was able to get a small glimpse of Franklin during the festival and it was enough to get me excited for a more thorough visit. This is a great family festival and a cool way to end the year. I am so glad that we decided to visit Franklin during this time.

We had just moved back to TN and decided to go see this for something to do. It was fantastic and…read moreI'm decidedly upset about missing this years. Ive now learned it's the second weekend in December...every year. There are all kinds of arts and crafts, the costumed performers and carolers were fantastic and had really nice, (expensive) costumes! The stage performer we saw was a lone singer and she was fabulous as well. We also arrived during lunch and inside at an Irish Pub, also fantastic if you didn't mind sharing the table. Franklin is a fairly small town and a lot of people come to see this event of ours. Seating is premium. Lots of good things to see- looms and old time metal working. Great way to spend an afternoon! Dogs welcome! Food trucks a plenty for meals and sweets! Kettle corn, yum!

Zombie hay ride was fun, not too scary, things to see while waiting in line. Went with my teenage…read moregrandson, but younger kids would enjoy also

people on the zombie hayride are rude and yell at little kids. haunted woods is fun but need…read moresomeone over 16 to go inside.

Honestly what's not to love about Tomato Art Fest? It's a whole weekend dedicated to the best…read moresummer fruit/vegetable, and brings the entirety of Nashville together for a weekend full of good eats and creative art. This was my third year attending, and every year just gets better and better! Be prepared to walk a bit for parking ... it's all street parking in nearby East Nashville, and spots can be hard to come by. Bring reusable water bottles, hats, sunscreen, and your best tomato costume. If you want to avoid the crowds and the heat, I highly recommend visiting the market on Friday night versus Saturday during the day. The parade and 5K are also so much fun, and definitely worth catching especially if it's your first time. I feel like the food offerings get better and more tomatoey every year, and our favorite from this year was The Mac Shack!

Such an amazing time! Parade started PROMPTLY at 9am and was entertaining from start to finish…read more From the unique floats to the marching bands to the colorful costumes, it was a sight to see. As you're driving to find parking, there are several properties with Tomato decorations in their yards and on their fences. All the parking was free, but you have to be diligent to find decent parking. I suggest arriving early, carpooling, or taking a rideshare if you don't want to deal with it. After the parade, walked a few blocks over to an area that had several food vendors along with retail vendors. I also heard of a kids area inside. Notes for anyone attending next year, wear sunscreen, a hat, arrive early, and bring cash. The event is free to enter but you can get discounts on items you buy from vendors if you use cash.

Gentry's Farm is such a fun fall activity for the kids. We've visited a couple of times as a family…read moreand this year my daughter had a field trip here. All were great experiences. Parking is free in a grassy field. Depending on arrival time it may be a short walk to the entrance. They offer wagons to help get pumpkins to the car at the end. The field trip here exceeded my expectations. It was educational and fun for the kids. The kids arrived and had their sack lunches at the picnic tables. A farm guide led our group to the different areas. I loved that every area started as educational. It was the perfect amount of time to keep the interest of first graders. Then the kids would get to play and burn off energy for 10-15 minutes before the next section. We went on a wagon ride and the kids were able to pick pumpkins from a patch to take home. A highlight for my daughter was watching the cows eat pumpkins. I just loved how the farm structured the field trip. The farm is open to the public on weekends in September and October. Check their Instagram for the specific weekends and times. This is a family/kid centered fall activity. They have animals, mazes, playgrounds, and games spread out across the property. Come in walking shoes and spend a few hours playing with the kids. At the front of the property they have pumpkins of all sizes and colors. The pricing is reasonable on what they offer. A small concession stand offers water, soda, and packaged snacks. The only thing that would make the fall experience here more fun would be some fall foods. Maybe a collaboration or food trucks on site with donuts, coffee, or ciders. Admission is reasonably priced for all of the activities they offer. All activities offered are included in the admission fee. Seniors and kids under a certain age (I believe two years) are free. A trip to Gentry's Farm is a fall must do for our family.

Fun outdoor activities for the infant to maybe 7 year old age group. I had family in town and…read morewanted somewhere to tire out a 2 and 5 year old for at least half a day, and this fit the bill. Nashville has an incredibly low number of toddler friendly half and full day activities, and this is one of the rare ones that is incredibly toddler friendly, but not super far away. There's kind of a weirdly high amount of religious messaging everywhere, which made us kind of uncomfortable but the actual farm was awesome for the kids, so a bit of a double-edged sword. Free parking, free entry for seniors and under 2, and $13 per person for everyone else, so this is also one of the cheaper options in the area for an outing with kids. Located a 10 min drive outside of downtown Franklin, we were impressed by how well curated the 400-acre farm is for kids. There are a selection of caged farm animals (pigs, rabbits, cows, chickens, turkey, and pigeons) for kids to view and you can also see other animals like goats lounging in other fenced areas of the farm, and we even saw a turtle in the pond! There's a 4-acre corn maze for families, and older kids, and a hay bale maze for toddlers that were both quite fun. Theres some educational and fun troughs set up for wheat and corn (almost like a craft playpen of sorts) and some outdoor games scattered throughout the area (go fish, cornhole, tic tac toe boards, etc.). There's a tractor ride (free with your admission) that we really loved which takes you through some scenic spots on the farm where we got to see baby cows and a few historic buildings on the farm, dating back to even the late 1800s. There is a putt putt area we didn't check out, but it's an astounding amount of activities that could easily fill a day. They sell pumpkins for $8, but no options to pick your own here. (The pumpkins they have already picked are extremely picturesque. There are snacks (popcorn, drinks, etc) for purchase but you can also bring your own food (which we did) and there are picnic tables where you can have lunch. One drawback: no real restrooms. There are two areas of porta potties and hand sanitizer everywhere. They are some of the cleaner porta potties I have ever been to, but are still kinda gross to me. Overall, we really liked this spot if you can tolerate the bathroom situation and all the religious stuff everywhere. Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (one of the only farms open on a Monday) primarily in September and October. Would do this again with my niece and nephew if they come next fall, but might get repetitive if you've been before recently.

One of the best beer festivals in Nashville. Always something new and never disappointed…read more The only criticism I have is some of the volunteers know nothing about the beer they are pouring. I highly recommend you check this out next year, you will be glad you did.

This is one great festival! Tons of great beer samples, and such a great atmosphere! The staff is…read morevery professional and nice! Very well organized! Love it!