CHEEKWOOD HARVEST

A Seasonal Celebration in Nashville

From now until October 30, step into the magic of Fall at the annual Cheekwood Harvest Festival. As autumn leaves begin to change, fill your day with crisp cool air, the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg, and thousands of mums and pumpkins.

You’ll find yourself surrounded by over 75,000 pumpkins thoughtfully arranged throughout the gardens - along winding paths, tucked into flower beds, and nestled near the whimsical Scarecrow Trail. Not to mention the showstopping Pumpkin Village where you will find three enchanting, fairy-tale-inspired houses built entirely from real pumpkins and thatched roofs.

At the heart of the festival lies the Jack-O’-Lantern Topiary standing over 8 feet tall using over 160 faux pumpkins. A picture perfect fall photo op!

HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS

• Harvest NIGHTS - Every Thursday night, Cheekwood’s Harvest comes to life as the place lights up for an evening of fun featuring live music, food trucks, seasonal sips, lanterns, and unforgettable fall memories.

• Scarecrow Trail - A creative scarecrow-themed installation near the beloved toy trains, where local schools and organizations showcase their handcrafted creations. This year’s theme, “A Hint of Haunts,” brings spooky fun with silly witches stirring potions in cauldrons, ghostly ghouls, and other frights.

• Food Trucks & Seasonal Drinks - Enjoy tasty bites and fun seasonal drinks including cocktails like the spicy pear margarita with hints of nutmeg and cinammon (actually delicious) and pumpkin spice mule.

• Pumpkins for Purchase - Pick out your perfect pumpkin, take it home and carve it into your very own Jack-O’-Lantern masterpiece.

• Seasonal Events - El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration - Nov. 1; and Halloween Pooch Party - Oct. 25.