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Fall Events are Here!
Fruit Tea Festival
September 12, 3pm -8pm
Downtown Columbia
For the first time ever, Columbia is searching for the recipe that will earn the title of Best Fruit Tea in Columbia, Tennessee. On Saturday, September 12, Columbia Main Street invites the community to battle it out in the Fruit Tea Challenge at the community-wide Fruit Teaser event.
Restaurants, businesses, churches, caterers, nonprofit organizations, civic clubs, and individuals with “secret” recipes passed down through generations are invited to compete for the title. Teams must register at ColumbiaMainStreet.com by September 1st. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
At the event, each competitor will provide approximately 10 gallons of homemade fruit tea to serve during the ticketed tasting. Guests will sample each recipe and vote for their favorite, while a panel of judges will also select a winner.
Two champions will be crowned: “The People's Pour” – Community Choice, and “The Golden Glass Award” – Judges' Choice
Both winners will earn community titles of Columbia's Best Fruit Tea, receive special recognition from Columbia Main Street’s social media, and be featured in an official press release announcing their winning recipe.
Want to taste them all? Fruit Tea Tasting Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased in advance at ColumbiaMainStreet.com or at the event. Guests who pre-purchase their tasting ticket will receive a FREE collectible Fruit Tea cup while supplies last.
To learn more about the Fruit Teaser event and other Columbia Main Street programs and events, visit ColumbiaMainStreet.com or follow @ColumbiaTNMainStreet on social media.
Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods and Hayride
Every Friday and Saturday nigh Sept 26 through October 31
1431 Carters Creek Pike, just 5 miles west of Spring Hill
Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods & Zombie Paintball will be held again this year every Friday and Saturday beginning September 26 and continuing through October. Millers Thrillers is located at 1431 Carters Creek Pike, just 5 miles west of Spring Hill. For more info go to Millersthrillers.net or on facebook
Campin’ in the Park 2026
September 19-20
Fischer Park,
4285 Port Royal Road, Spring Hill
For more info: springhilltn.com
Get the kids away from their electronic devices and into nature!
The City of Spring Hill Parks and Rec and the Union Sportsman Alliance are hosting a weekend of outdoor fun at “Campin’ in the Park”! Gather your family, pitch a tent, and enjoy an unforgettable camping experience filled with community, adventure, and memories under the stars. Outdoor activity sessions including Backyard Bass, Archery, a Scavenger Hunt , Frisbee Golf and lots of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. Bring your own lunch. Dinner will be provided. All youth must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone.
Registration is free! Visit
Whole Hog Festival
October 17, 10am - 5pm
Oaklawn Mansion
Denning Lane, Spring Hill
For more info: thewelloutreach.org
The 21st Annual Whole Hog Festival will be held on Saturday October 17 from 10 am-5pm at Oaklawn Mansion on Denning Lane in Spring Hill. The grounds will be filled with vendors, food trucks, kid's games, arts & crafts, live music, and much more! This year’s event will feature a cook off between 15 internationally recognized pit masters. Fun for the whole family! For more information go to thewelloutreach.org.
Freedom Reigns Fall Festival & Hoedown
September 12, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Columbia
freedomreignsranch.com
Fun for all ages with crafts, a guided tour, bale bucking contest, and line dancing. The event will include live music and a silent auction. Dinner will be provided. Waiver is required for all attendees. Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before start time to allow us to prepare for your visit. Suggested donation to attend: $20/person, $50/family, dinner included. For more information and registration visit freedomreignsranch.com. Freedom Reigns Ranch provides equine-assisted mentor sessions to children and young adults who have experienced trauma and other life challenges. All sessions are completely free of charge. The Ranch also serves as a foster home for horses recovering from abuse and neglect in Middle Tennessee.
First Fridays
September 4, 5pm – 8pm
Downtown Columbia
experiencemaury.com
First Fridays is back in Downtown Columbia. This monthly free event on September 4th from 5pm to 8pm in downtown Columbia. Shop craft vendors and support vendors who are young entrepreneurs; Grab dinner from a food truck or a downtown restaurant; Interact with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits; Enjoy live music from the main stage plus buskers playing music around the downtown area; Game zone for all ages.
September Theme: We are “Spilling the Tea” for our Fruit Teaser event that is to take place on September 12th.
Riverwalk Arts Festival
September 10-12 and 17-19
Columbia’s Riverwalk Park
watershedpublictheatre.org
The third annual Riverwalk Arts Festival is a free event that connects the community with local artists and arts initiatives. All ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend any of the six festival performances presented September 10-12 and 17-19 at Columbia’s Riverwalk Park.
Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for a night of great entertainment and arts celebration. Pack a picnic or enjoy offerings from the food trucks. Enjoy face painting and a variety of different local artists performing each night, followed by a modern retelling of the classic play Cyrano.
The Riverwalk Arts Festival is presented by Watershed Public Theatre (WPT) with support from Columbia Arts Council and Columbia Parks & Recreation. This event is FREE and open to all, donations are encouraged to help WPT continue to bring accessible arts programs to the community.
