Centennial Park will host Nashvillians for a day filled with music, dancing, art, and culinary delights at the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival. The free event on Saturday, Oct. 7 takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Beyond the festivities, it’s an open invitation for Nashvillians to connect with their neighbors and celebrate the many cultures that make up Music City.

Performances

Find a spot on the lawn for 60+ performances across multiple stages. Some stages are located in new areas this year, so bookmark the event map for easy navigation.

The Asurion Stage | Traditional song and dance performances by the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico, Nashville Irish Step, Music City Soul, and more

Metro Parks Performs | Highlights Metro’s 20+ community centers with live music and dance, arts and crafts stations, and interactive sports demos

Kidsville | Imagination Library, Frist Art Museum, and other groups will host kids activities near Lake Watauga. Bonus: It’s also NPT’s Be My Neighbor Day.

Teens United | Origami and bracelet making, a language wall, and all-day performances

Cafe Stage | Live music in the food area

Other activities include a new animal scavenger hunt and international sports field.

Food + shopping

Visit the World Bazaar for handcrafted items and plan your festival feast with 30+ food pop-ups to choose from. Located directly behind the food vendors is a picnic area and beer garden with lawn games. Some of the vendors include:

Egg Drip | Egg sandwiches and musubi
Mama Yang and Daughter | Bao buns, boba tea, dumplings
Maria’s Snacks | Spicy snow cones and fruit juices
Nelly’s Peruvian Sweets | Alfajores, pionono, empanadas
The Pepper Pott | Jackfruit and fried sweet plantains, fried wings, coconut bundt cake

Pro tip: Find free parking in HCA lots accessible from Park Plaza.