What’s worth your Nashville weekend (August 21–24, 2026)? Five picks we’re telling every guest about right now — the 25th Annual Music City Brewers Fest Saturday at Walk of Fame Park downtown, Long Hollow Gardens picking parties in Gallatin (wine, charcuterie, wildflower fields, vineyard), country dance nights at the Nashville Palace, Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood (a tribute to the late Brett James), and Goats & Guitars at Noble Springs Dairy in Franklin — baby goats and live music at golden hour.
This is our weekly edition of Nashville This Week — the running list your hosts at Music City Magnolia are already telling every guest about. Five picks worth your time this weekend and into next: a downtown beer festival with 40+ breweries, a vineyard-and-flower-picking party in Gallatin, country dance nights in Music Valley, songwriters at Cheekwood’s Swan Lawn, and baby goats plus live acoustic music at a dairy farm in Franklin. Pair it with the right neighborhood stay — Mockingbird in Hope Gardens for downtown walkability, Dreamwood in Music Valley for the Palace, or Magnolia in Crieve Hall for the Franklin drive — and you’re set. If you’re chasing last-minute availability, check dates direct — you’ll skip the OTA service fees when you book with us. The full What’s On in Nashville hub has the wider live-music, sports, and event calendar for the week.
01Beer Festival · Downtown
02Vineyard · Gallatin
03Country Dance · Music Valley
04Outdoor Concert · West Nashville
05Farm Event · FranklinWhere to stay
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DollyMidtown · Party PadsSee datesWhen is the 25th Annual Music City Brewers Fest?
The 25th Annual Music City Brewers Fest is Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Music City Walk of Fame Park (121 4th Avenue South) in Downtown Nashville. General Admission is $54.35 with 5pm entry; VIP is $93.72 with 4pm entry, a pretzel necklace, and VIP seating; Designated Driver / non-drinking is $31.19. Every ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass with unlimited pours from 40+ breweries plus spirits, ciders, seltzers, and THC-infused drinks. 21+ only.
What are Long Hollow Gardens Picking Parties?
Long Hollow Gardens is a working vineyard and wildflower farm in Gallatin, and their August Picking Parties are the last two weekends of August (August 22–23 and 29–30) — a farewell to summer sunsets with wines, bespoke charcuterie boards, and access to their wildflower fields, which serve as the pollinator base for the vineyard. Exact times and any live music or food-truck lineups aren’t published on their events page — check their Instagram the week of. Long Hollow is about 30 minutes from downtown Nashville.
What nights does Nashville Palace do country dancing?
Nashville Palace is at 2611 McGavock Pike in Music Valley and hosts Country Dance Nights Thursday through Sunday. Each night starts with a line-dance lesson, then opens the floor for two-step, line dance, and country swing until close. Cover charge is $10 for 21 and up and $20 for under 21 (cash only). Weekend lesson times vary — check their calendar for the specific start time on any given night. Full-service kitchen and bar on-site.
When is Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood 2026?
Songwriters Under the Stars is Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22, 2026, at 7:00pm on Cheekwood’s Swan Lawn (1200 Forrest Park Drive in West Nashville). This year features chart-topping songwriters Chris DeStefano and The Warren Brothers performing with the Music City Symphony, plus a heartfelt tribute to the late Brett James, who was a fixture of the series for many years. General Admission is $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Premium Package is $150 for members and $175 for non-members (includes front-of-stage viewing in an Eno lounger chair, two drink tickets, and premium parking with golf-cart shuttle). Bring a blanket or lawn chair; seasonal beers, wine by the bottle, cocktails, and food trucks are on the lawn.
What is Goats & Guitars at Noble Springs Dairy?
Goats & Guitars is a monthly evening event at Noble Springs Dairy in Franklin (3144 Blazer Road) — baby goat cuddling on a working dairy farm with live acoustic music at golden hour, plus their small-batch creamery selling cheeses and gelato. The next Goats & Guitars is Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:00pm. Family-friendly. Noble Springs also runs standalone baby goat cuddling every Saturday 10am–1pm through October ($12/person, free ages 2 and under), with a guided farm tour at 11am. It’s about 30 minutes from downtown Nashville — a great counterweight if you’re spending the rest of the weekend on Broadway.
Which Music City Magnolia rental is closest to these five spots?
For Brewers Fest and Cheekwood, Mockingbird and Southern Charm in Hope Gardens are the closest — both walk to Broadway and are a short ride to Cheekwood. For Nashville Palace and Opryland, Dreamwood in Music Valley is the closest. For the Franklin drive to Noble Springs, Magnolia in Crieve Hall is the shortest hop south. Long Hollow Gardens in Gallatin is a straight shot up I-65 from any of our homes — plan on roughly 30 minutes each way.