Thursday, July 2nd
Independence Day Celebration – Lee Victory Park, Smyrna
Celebrate America’s independence with an evening of music, food vendors, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy one of Smyrna’s favorite traditions!
5 pm with Fireworks after dark
Saturday, July 4th
Celebration Under the Stars – Murfreesboro
This incredible event, brought to you by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and Middle Tennessee Electric, has quickly become one of the best places to spend your 4th of July. DJ, Splash Pad and food trucks!
BONUS – Great seats can be had at Cedar Glade Brews!
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm with Fireworks after dark
Saturday, July 11th
Petals and Pages Bingo – Middle Ground Brewing
Hosted by Literary Roots and Romance on Board. There will be 8-10 rounds of bingo with plant and bookish prizes as well as door prizes.
4:30 pm – FREE TO ATTEND
Saturday, July 18th
Taste of Rutherford – Oaklands Mansion
Main Street Murfreesboro’s annual fundraising event. All are welcome to this ticketed event where over 20 locally owned and operated restaurants serve tastings with drinks and entertainment for all to enjoy!
July 13th – 18th
27th Annual Bedford County Fair – 2119 Midland Road Shelbyville, TN 37160
This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Bounty of our County.” Bedford County has a rich history of agricultural production and currently ranks #6 in the state for total agricultural production. It is our goal each and every year to showcase the efforts of our farm and ranch families through livestock competitions, exhibits, and demonstrations. . Tickets range daily from $1 to $10, c hildren 6 & under are FREE each night.
Saturday, July 25th
5th Annual Murfreesboro Hot Chicken Festival – Downtown Murfreesboro
With free general admission, you’ll enjoy shopping, games, and some of the best hot chicken in the BORO. Talented Hot Chicken Artisans will compete for prestigious awards such as People’s Choice, Best In The BORO, Hottest of the Hot, and Most Creative. For just $30, you can become a judge with a People’s Choice ticket, which includes a sample wing from each artisan, milk to cool the heat, and a ballot to cast your vote.
4 pm – 9 pm
August, 2nd – 5th
ALL SEASONS Kids Pop-up Consignment Sale – Grand Station (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd)
All things baby, including monitors, blankets, bibs, diapers, etc.
Kids, including clothes, books, education materials, backpacks, lunch boxes, games, gaming systems and accessories. Check the website for more info.
Sign-up to consign July 29 – 31
Shopping is FREE to attend
9 am – 8 pm
Other happenings
EVERY FRIDAY THIS SUMMER – Friday Night Market with Food Trucks at Patterson Park 5 – 9 pm
EVERY SATURDAY THIS SUMMER – Main Street Saturday Market with local farmers, artisans and food. Downtown Murfreesboro Square from 8 am – 12 pm
Friday, July 3rd – Downtown Murfreesboro – Friday Night Live with Entice at 6;30 pm and Boro Art Crawl at 5 pm
Thursday, July 16th – Back to School Vendor Event with FREE haircuts, backpacks, food and MORE! 12 – 4 pm
Friday, July 17th – Through the Generations Trivia at Liberty’s Station 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 25th – Multiple stations with essential school supplies, fresh food bags, book giveaway, wellness booths and more. Mitchell Neilson Primary Gym 4 – 6 pm
