This document lists and provides brief descriptions of 15 fall festivals taking place across Tennessee in October. Festivals celebrate a variety of autumnal themes like bluegrass music, storytelling, apples, pumpkins, ham, and Oktoberfest. Events include live music, children's activities, local artisans, food sampling and competitions. Locations span East, Middle, and West Tennessee.

1.
Celebrate
Fall
at
These
15
Tennessee
Festivals
Celebrate
the
fall
season
by
checking
out
some
of
our
favorite
October
festivals
across
the
state.
From
German
traditions
to
blues
music
to
local
markets,
Tennessee
has
plenty
of
activities
perfect
for
the
whole
family.
East
Tennessee
9/30
-­‐
10/3
Sisters
Bluegrass
Festival
|
Location—Chattanooga,
TN
Enjoy
some
rich
southern
Bluegrass
in
the
Scenic
City
at
the
3
Sisters
Bluegrass
Festival.
Featuring
more
than
10
performances
in
two
days,
it’s
no
wonder
this
festival
was
recently
named
one
of
the
Top
Five
Bluegrass
Festivals
by
Great
American
Country.
And
admission
is
free!
10/1
-­‐
10/15—RiverRocks
Festival
|
Location—Chattanooga,
TN
Chattanooga
wasn’t
named
the
“Best
Town
Ever”
by
Outdoor
magazine
for
nothing.
Check
out

2. the
annual
RiverRocks
Festival,
a
multi-­‐day
event
celebrating
the
city’s
outdoor
lifestyle
with
pro
and
amateur
competitions,
various
festival
events
including
the
Best
Town
(for)
Ever
Celebration,
and,
of
course,
some
live
music.
10/7-­‐10/9—National
Storytelling
Festival
|
Location—Jonesborough,
TN
More
than
40
years
ago,
National
Storytelling
Festival
started
with
just
60
people
using
hay
bales
and
wagons
for
stages.
Now,
the
festival
attracts
dozens
of
storytellers
and
more
than
10,000
visitors
each
year.
Located
in
historic
Jonesborough,
head
to
this
event
to
hear
stories
from
acclaimed
tellers
and
even
tell
your
own
at
the
Swappin’
Ground,
where
anyone
is
invited
to
tell
a
tale.
10/8—Pumpkintown
Festival
|
Location—Athens,
TN
Celebrate
the
rich
history,
heritage
and
harvest
of
historic
Athens
at
the
annual
Pumpkintown
festival.
Enjoy
the
day
with
local
art,
entertainment
and
a
look
at
some
of
the
rich
Native
American
culture.
Your
pet
can
even
join
in
on
the
fun
at
the
Mutt
Strut
parade
and
costume
contest.
10/16
–
Apple
Festival
|
Location—Cleveland,
TN
This
annual
Cleveland
celebration
has
something
for
everyone.
Check
out
arts
and
crafts
from
local
vendors,
cheer
on
participants
in
the
talent
show
or
listen
to
live
bluegrass
music.
Kids
can
enjoy
pony
and
hay
rides
and
other
entertainment
in
the
kids’
zone.
Middle
Tennessee
10/1-­‐10/2—National
Banana
Pudding
Festival
|
Location—Centerville,
TN
Celebrating
one
of
the
South’s
most
beloved
desserts,
you
don’t
want
to
miss
out
on
this
unique
fall
festival.
The
National
Banana
Pudding
Festival
features
plenty
of
games
and
activities,
music,
and
of
course,
lots
of
banana
pudding.
Watch
chefs
compete
live
for
the
title
of
America’s
Best
Banana
Pudding
and
sample
some
for
yourself
by
taking
a
stroll
down
Puddin’
Path.
10/1—Spring
Hill
Country
Ham
Festival
|
Location—Spring
Hill,
TN
Your
family
will
never
get
bored
at
this
annual
festival.
Enjoy
a
variety
of
fun
activities
including
live
music,
games
and
even
hot
air
balloon
rides
this
year
at
the
Country
Ham
Festival.
Let
the
kids
explore
the
festival’s
kid’s
zone
with
huge
inflatables,
face
painting
and
much
more.
10/7-­‐10/9—Oktoberfest
|
Location—Nashville,
TN
Now
in
its
37th
year,
celebrate
Oktoberfest
in
historic
Germantown
this
year,
with
activities
spanning
six
city
blocks.
Enjoy
traditional
German
food,
street
performances
and
other
live
entertainment.
There’s
even
a
free
children’s
area
and
the
Dachshund
Dash
race
to
entertain
the
little
ones.

3. 10/14-­‐10/16—Southern
Festival
of
Books
|
Location—Nashville,
TN
For
almost
30
years,
the
Southern
Festival
of
Books
has
brought
over
200
authors
from
across
the
nation.
Bring
the
whole
family
to
this
three-­‐day
celebration
and
listen
to
readings,
panel
discussions
and
maybe
even
have
some
of
your
favorite
books
signed!
The
kids
will
have
the
opportunity
to
check
out
some
new
children’s
stories
and
even
meet
the
authors.
10/29—Pumpkinfest
|
Location—Franklin,
TN
Celebrate
fall
in
historic
Franklin
at
the
annual
Pumpkinfest
festival.
This
festival
is
packed
with
tons
of
events
perfect
for
the
whole
family.
Let
the
kids
enjoy
the
Kids’
Zone,
participate
in
costume
contests,
check
out
some
extreme
pumpkin
carving
or
even
guess
the
weight
of
the
Great
Pumpkin
in
the
square.
While
you’re
there,
you
can
check
out
some
live
music
along
with
work
from
local
artisans.
West
Tennessee
9/30-­‐10/1—Bona
Fide
Blues
Festival
|
Location—Memphis,
TN
Enjoy
live
blues
music
in
the
city
where
it
all
started.
Located
in
Overton
Square
in
the
Midtown
area
in
Memphis,
The
Bona
Fide
Blues
Festival
features
only
musicians
located
within
100
miles
of
the
city.
Enjoy
free
music
at
the
outdoor
stage
or
head
to
one
of
the
nearby
participating
venues
to
listen
to
one
of
the
dozens
of
scheduled
performances.
10/1—Oakland
in
October
Festival
|
Oakland,
TN
Located
just
outside
Memphis,
head
to
Oakland
in
October
Festival
for
a
full
day
of
activities.
Start
your
day
at
the
pancake
breakfast,
participate
in
the
karaoke
contest
and
take
part
in
the
annual
pet
parade.
10/7-­‐10/9—Moon
River
Music
Festival
|
Memphis,
TN
Created
by
Memphis
native
and
renowned
musician
Drew
Holcomb,
the
Moon
River
Music
Festival
returns
to
Levitt
Shell,
one
of
the
city’s
most
popular
outdoor
music
venues.
Enjoy
three
days
of
performances
from
local
and
national
folk
rock
and
Americana
musicians.
Part
of
the
proceeds
benefit
area
non-­‐profit
organizations,
like
St.
Jude
Children’s
Research
Hospital
and
the
Soulsville
Foundation.
10/8
Bristerfest
|
Memphis,
TN
Celebrate
fall
with
this
one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind
street
music
festival
dedicated
to
the
local
environment.
Last
year,
the
festival
donated
$5,000
to
GrowMemphis,
a
non-­‐profit
that
helps
communities
build
gardens
and
improve
access
to
locally
grown
foods.
Going
strong
since
2011,
Bristerfest
brings
music,
arts
and
fun
activities
to
the
Overton
Square
Tower
Courtyard.
10/15—Hatchie
Fall
Fest
|
Brownsville,
TN
Known
as
Brownsville’s
largest
annual
celebration,
Hatchie
Fall
Fest
is
sure
to
be
a
blast
for
the
whole
family.
Named
after
the
scenic
Hatchie
River
and
Hatchie
National
Wildlife
Refuge,
this
community
event
is
all
about
celebrating
the
area’s
history
and
bringing
families
together.

4. You’ll
find
plenty
of
games
and
activities
for
the
kids
along
with
a
variety
of
musical
performances,
a
cake
baking
contest
and
a
cornhole
competition.
10/21-­‐10/23—RiverArtsFest
|
Memphis,
TN
Named
by
Travel
magazine
as
one
of
the
best
festivals
and
fairs
in
Tennessee,
celebrate
the
arts,
local
music
and
some
fantastic
southern
cuisine
at
the
annual
RiverArtsFest.
More
than
180
fine
artists
from
around
the
country
gather
in
the
historic
South
Main
Arts
District
to
exhibit
and
sell
their
latest
works.
RiverArtsFest
also
has
plenty
of
games
and
activities
for
children
as
well.
Do
you
have
a
favorite
fall
festival?
Let
us
know
in
the
comments.
Most
outdoor
activities
have
some
level
of
risk,
and
you
may
need
to
consult
an
expert
before
engaging
in
the
activity.
Always
check
the
current
weather
conditions
before
embarking
on
any
outdoor
activity.
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