Fairs, Festivals & Frights
Tennessee's gorgeous fall color whets the appetite for adventuresome fun. Hear ghostly tales on a graveyard trek. Take a walk on the wild side in our zoos and aquariums. Kick up your heels and live a little at our festivals and county fairs. Track mysterious places in Tennessee. Be your own detective. What tickles your curiosity from the list below?
Carnies and Cotton Candy
Sweet funnel cakes. The barker inviting you to "step right up." Freshly fried corn dogs. Lights glowing below, as seen from the towering ferris wheel. Fall is county fair time in Tennessee. Whether you bring home a blue ribbon, giant stuffed animal or a smile from ear to ear, you'll be glad you went.
Festive Fall Fun
Check any weekend on Tennessee's fall calendar and find a fine selection of fall festivals to entertain the family and fuel autumn cheer. Across the state, a crispness in the air and a blanket of vivid red, gold and indigo set a perfect stage for lively music, delightful food and fun-filled entertainment.
Full Moon Frights
A full harvest moon brings with it the perfect time for a good fright. Tour a Tennessee Civil War cemetery, or visit a legendary landmarks, cloaked in mysteries. Walk through the dimly lit halls of a haunted house. Tread lightly! Even Tennessee's zoos and aquariums get in on the fun.
Enjoy Tennessee