Harvest Days 2026: Cannonsburgh Marks 50 Years Oct. 24

Cannonsburgh Village hosts its 50th annual Harvest Days on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with blacksmithing, a car show, clogging, crafts and free admission.

Cannonsburgh Village celebrates a half-century of Harvest Days on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when the 50th annual fall festival fills the pioneer village off South Front Street with demonstrations, music, crafts and food. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is free and open to the public.

Few community events in Murfreesboro can claim fifty consecutive editions. Harvest Days has become one of the fixed points of the fall calendar, and it pairs naturally with the setting: Cannonsburgh Village is the city's reconstructed pioneer community, with historic buildings that frame the day's activities.

Harvest Days 2026 Details

The festival takes place at Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. According to the City of Murfreesboro, the event is free and billed as fun for all ages. The full listing is on the Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village event page.

Demonstrations and Craftsmanship

Hands-on demonstrations are at the center of Harvest Days. The Rutherford County Blacksmith Association runs blacksmithing demonstrations over the course of the day, giving visitors a close look at a trade that once sat at the heart of every Middle Tennessee town.

The Murfreesboro Art League displays and sells work from its members, and handmade crafts from other makers round out the shopping.

Car Show, Music and Clogging

The Stones River Car Club holds a car show on the grounds. At the village gazebo, live music and clogging performances run through the afternoon. Food trucks serve on site throughout the festival.

A Fall Season at Cannonsburgh

Harvest Days is the centerpiece of a busy stretch for the village. The weekend before, Cannonsburgh Village After Dark opens the grounds in the evening, and in December the village hosts A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh Village on select Friday and Saturday evenings. More background on the village, its buildings and its history is in the Cannonsburgh Village guide.

The same Saturday brings other family events across Rutherford County, including Goblins and Goodies in La Vergne and Halloween in the Park in Smyrna. The Murfreesboro events calendar lists everything happening that weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Harvest Days 2026? Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

Where is Harvest Days held? At Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Is Harvest Days free? Yes. According to the City of Murfreesboro, admission is free and open to the public.

How long has Harvest Days been running? 2026 marks the 50th annual Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village.

What can visitors see at Harvest Days? Hands-on demonstrations, blacksmithing by the Rutherford County Blacksmith Association, a car show by the Stones River Car Club, live music and clogging at the gazebo, art from the Murfreesboro Art League, handmade crafts and food trucks.

Is Harvest Days family-friendly? Yes. The city describes the festival as fun for all ages.

Who can I contact with questions? Cannonsburgh Village can be reached at 615-890-0355.

Event Details - Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Location: Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 - Cost: Free - Contact: 615-890-0355 - More Info: murfreesborotn.gov - Event listing: 50th Annual Harvest Days