Community Events Across The upper cumberland
Sometimes the best support is simply being around people who understand the journey.
This calendar highlights social events happening across the Upper Cumberland and surrounding East Tennessee communities, offering individuals in recovery opportunities to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment.
From outdoor activities and community fairs to volunteer opportunities and local gatherings, there are many ways to build meaningful connections and strengthen recovery.
Find your people. Show up. Stay connected.
Wildman Con
The 4th Annual Tennessee Wildman Con is shaping up to be an absolutely WILD weekend
The Chicken Festival
COOKEVILLE'S FIRST CHICKEN FESTIVAL IS COMING TO PUTNAM COUNTY FAIRGRIUNDS AUGUST 15TH FROM 10AM -4PM
6th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Join us September 12-13 for the 6th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival!
Makerfest 2026
Makerfest features live music, maker vendors, hands-on demos, food, car and bike shows, a community repair clinic, a Sunday cooking competition, and plenty of “I made that” energy.
Red White and BOOM Firework Show
Red White & BOOM 2026
Cookeville’s Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
2026 TN Banana Festival
The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐍 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is only on Saturday, June 27th in Cookeville!
Good Old Days Festival
The Good Old Days Festival is bringing the community together Father’s Day
Praise in the Park
Join multiple churches in the area to worship our Lord Jesus Christ in Dogwood park.
Thursdays at the Amp
Thursdays at the Amp is proud to present, Sam Lewis! Grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and come enjoy some sweet sounds and your favorite food trucks.
Upper Cumberland Model Train Show
Join us for our first ever train show in Cookeville, TN.
2026 TN Peach Festival
The 2026 TN Peach Festival is back and bigger than ever 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔-𝟕!
2026 Lake Tansi Summer Music
2026 Lake Tansi Summer Music on Tuesday evenings at our Waterside Pavilion. Thank you to our Sponsors, Dave Kirk Automotive, East Tennessee Dodge, and East Tennessee Ford
Car Show
Join the First-Ever Car Show at Pit Stop Bar And Grill, Featuring Prizes for the Best Vehicles, Food, and Drink Specials Throughout the Day!!
Arts and Crafts Festival
Thrilled to announce that we’re throwing our very first festival!
Middle TN Cornbread and Car Show
Join us for the 6th Annual Middle TN Cornbread Festival on May 16th, 2026!
All Things TN Festival
We’re thrilled to announce the First Annual All Things Tennessee Festival happening May 2, 2026, in Downtown Jamestown!
Made Here Market
Made Here Market is back — a full day of shopping local and celebrating the makers of the Upper Cumberland.
2026 Flower, Lawn, and Garden Festival
Flower, Lawn, Gardening, Outdoor and Nature Festival, wonderful vendors, lot's of plants, gardening items, yard art, food, live music!
Strawberry Festival 2026
Join us on April 18, 2026 for the Annual Upper Cumberland Strawberry Festival!
Fourth Annual Firefly Festival 2026
Join us April 11 and 12 for a weekend of music and arts at beautiful Dogwood Park in Cookeville, Tennessee, for a free & fun festival at Hip Cookeville's 4th Annual Firefly Festival!