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The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

A whole lot of festivals, fairs, and markets this week..

September 04, 2025

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

The Nashville Fair
Hot Diggity Dog Fest
Green Hills Park Festival
Music City Bacon and Barrell Festival
InterNASHional Night Market

Let’s get into it.

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The Nashville Fair

SEPTEMBER 5-14

Add yet another fair to the list, but this one is in the heart of Nashville at The Fairgrounds. There will be activities, games, fair food, and many other ticketed events.

Children 5 and under get in free!

Get Tickets here

Hot Diggity Dog Fest

SATURDAY

This free event in Capitol View highlights all things dogs, from your pet to hot diggity dogs. There will be many vendors and even pet adoption organizations.

And don’t forget it is free!

Check it out here

Green Hills Park Festival

SATURDAY

Another FREE one this weekend, and who doesn’t love free? There will be live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a movie to cap off the night.

This event also helps improve the park!

Check it out here

Music City Bacon and Barrell Festival

FRIDAY

Our streak of free festivals ends, but this one is worth the price of admission. You get unlimited bacon dish tastings, 12 whiskey tastings, live music, and more.

Tickets start at $60!

Get Tickets Here