{"id":32650,"date":"2019-03-19T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nashvilleguru.com\/?p=32650"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:03:27","slug":"top-spring-events-festivals-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nashvilleguru.com\/32650\/top-spring-events-festivals-nashville","title":{"rendered":"Top FREE Spring Events in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Nashville continues to blossom into an internationally recognized city, the events get better and more plentiful each spring. Luckily, a lot of these options are free to attend. To help you sift through the fun and free options in 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0here are Nashville Guru’s\u00a0top picks for\u00a0FREE spring events in Nashville<\/strong>\u00a0in chronological order.<\/p>\n

TOP FREE SPRING EVENTS IN NASHVILLE<\/h1>\n
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Fridays by the River<\/h2>\n
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Fridays by the River<\/strong> will occur on select Fridays in April and May of 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a03:00pm to 8:00pm<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Shelby Park near the Riverview Pavilion<\/strong>. This event will feature a pop-up beer garden series by East Nashville Beer Works, live music, food trucks, and yard games. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival<\/h2>\n
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The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival<\/strong> is on Saturday, April 11, 2026, <\/strong>from 9:30am to 5:00pm <\/strong>at\u00a0Public Square Park<\/strong>. This annual event celebrates the Japanese culture in Nashville. Each year, this festival features martial arts demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and vendors. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair<\/h2>\n
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The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair<\/strong> takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, 2026,<\/strong> from 11:00am to 4:00pm<\/strong> at oneC1ty<\/strong>. Attendees can expect over 100 curated craft vendors, delicious food trucks, and refreshing drinks. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Nashville Earth Day Festival<\/h2>\n
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The Nashville Earth Day Festival<\/strong> takes place annually at\u00a0Centennial Park<\/strong>. This year’s festival will occur on Saturday, April 18, 2026, <\/strong>from 11:00am to 5:00pm<\/strong>. Attendees can expect educational booths, vendors, workshops, and live music. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Record Store Day<\/h2>\n
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Record Store Day <\/strong>celebrates independent record stores far and wide. Vinyl lovers can expect numerous events happening on Saturday,<\/strong>\u00a0April 18, 2026, <\/strong>at multiple record stores in Nashville, including free concerts and discounts on vinyl.<\/p>\n

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Franklin Main Street Festival<\/h2>\n
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Over 120,000 visitors will make their way to the Franklin Main Street Festival <\/strong>on\u00a0Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Historic Downtown Franklin<\/strong>. The weekend will be full of music, arts and crafts, food, drinks, children’s activities, and more. Admission is free and open to all ages.<\/p>\n

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Spring Tennessee Craft Fair<\/h2>\n
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The Spring Tennessee Craft Fair<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>will occur Friday through Sunday, May 1-3, 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Centennial Park<\/strong>. Attendees can expect local vendors, live demonstrations, kids\u2019 activities, and delicious food. Admission and parking are both free.<\/p>\n

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Musicians Corner<\/h2>\n
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Musicians Corner <\/strong>is an annual free concert series taking place on select dates in May and June of 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Centennial Park<\/strong>. These concerts showcase amazing live music and feature food vendors, local artisans, a kids\u2019 area, and beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. Admission is free and open to all ages.<\/p>\n

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CMA Fest<\/h2>\n
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CMA Fest<\/strong> is back for 2026! This annual festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 4-7, 2026,<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Downtown Nashville<\/strong>. Country music lovers can expect free concerts and fun activities occurring throughout the downtown neighborhood. Admission to Fan Fair X, Ascend Amphitheater, and the shows at Nissan Stadium are ticketed.<\/p>\n

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