Sparta local edition
Events explicitly listed in Sparta. Nearby and regional events appear separately below.
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Nearby & regional
These events do not directly belong to Sparta.
Downtown Smithville welcomes fall from 10 AM to 3 PM with a free mini pumpkin patch, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks.
The Upper Cumberland's long-running German-American festival returns for two days of food, music, and community celebration. The festival runs from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus grounds east of downtown Crossville.
The regional Bigfoot celebration expands to two days with live music, unusual vendors, local food trucks, crafts, contests, and family-friendly festival activities.
The annual Blues & Brews festival at Trackside on the West Side brings together 80+ craft beers from local and regional breweries alongside live blues music and local food vendors - all benefiting WCTE PBS, the Upper Cumberland's public television station. One of the best fall events on Cookeville's calendar.
The last Friday in October turns the courthouse square into a Cajun lunch, with teams serving gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. Tickets include a handmade ceramic bowl and an all-you-can-eat lunch, with proceeds supporting Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity. Hours are 11 AM to 1 PM.
The Cookeville Scoop newsletter highlights upcoming Upper Cumberland events every week.
