Annual events

Jackson’s annual events keep the calendar lively, with something happening in every season. From concerts under the stars and pageants to festivals, sports, and community traditions, there’s always a reason to gather and celebrate. Explore our Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

  • A woman wearing glasses and a bandana singing into a microphone, playing an acoustic guitar on stage with string lights in the background.

    Tennessee Songwriters Week

    February

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  • A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog with a white and reddish-brown coat standing on a gray floor, looking upward, with a white leash attached to its collar.

    JTDFA Dog Show

    March | Jackson

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  • Miss Teen Volunteer America winner wearing a crown and sash, holding a bouquet, celebrating on stage with confetti and other contestants in evening gowns in the background.

    Miss Teen Volunteer America Scholarship Pageant

    March | Jackson

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  • Person holding a traditional drum and drumsticks, standing on grass field.

    Archeofest

    April | Pinson

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  • Group of marathon runners crossing the finish line during a race in Jackson, Tennessee, with many wearing matching blue shirts.

    Andrew Jackson Marathon

    April | Jackson

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  • 1950's pinup contestants smiling and posing for a photo in front of an old blue truck at the Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend festival

    Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend

    April | Jackson

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  • Classic cars parked in a lot at a car show with people walking around, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Bunny Run Car Show

    April | Jackson

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  • People seated in chairs outdoors at an AMP concert with colorful artwork in the background, and an older woman standing with arms raised, cheering.

    Jackson's AMP at the Market Summer Concert Series

    April | Downtown Jackson

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  • Pink historic Bemis Mill with white accents, a red-tiled roof, and green doors, situated under a clear blue sky with some clouds. A sign reads 'Benis Museum' and there is an address and date on the bottom right corner.

    Bemis Heritage Day

    May | Jackson

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  • A woman wearing a gold gown with a thigh-high slit, high heels, and holding a bouquet of white and red flowers, is being crowned on stage. She appears emotional, with her mouth open and eyes teary. Two women are helping place a crown on her head, one wearing a silver sequined dress and the other in a blue dress. The background is purple and bright.

    Miss Volunteer America Scholarship Pageant

    June | Jackson

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  • A group of women singing together on an outdoor stage, wearing matching black shirts and colorful kente scarves, with microphones in front of them.

    Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival

    June | Jackson

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  • Happy young man and woman with medals around their necks, biting them, celebrating their State Games pickleball win

    State Games of Tennessee

    June | Jackson

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  • A man wearing sunglasses and a black cap playing an electric guitar during a music performance or rehearsal in an indoor setting with white brick walls and a blue textured wall.

    731 Day

    July | Jackson

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  • Red vintage fire truck with an American flag attached, parked on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.

    Firefighters Freedom Festival

    July | Jackson

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  • A woman wearing a silver, sparkly evening gown and a tiara that says 'Beauty Queen' stands on stage, waving to the crowd with a bouquet of red roses in her arm, smiling happily.

    Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant

    July | Jackson

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  • Two young men performing outdoors at sunset, one singing into a microphone and the other playing guitar, with string lights overhead and garden plants in the background.

    Porchfest

    September | Jackson

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  • Vendors display colorful patterned clothing and accessories at an outdoor market stall with a white canopy.

    African Street Festival

    September | Jackson

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  • People celebrating India Independence Day, waving Indian flags and holding American flags at an outdoor event, with tents and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Jackson International Food and Art Festival

    September | Jackson

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  • Group of musicians playing brass instruments, including French horns, on stage during a performance.

    Starlight Symphony

    September | Jackson

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  • A man mountain biking on a trail in a forested area with trees and green foliage.

    Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League Race

    September | Jackson

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  • Indoor market booth labeled 'WISDOM HOUSE' selling home decor, textiles, and candles, with a man and woman browsing and a colorful blurred Christmas tree in the foreground.

    University School of Jackson Holiday Mart

    November | Jackson

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