April 30th - May 7th, 2026

April 30, 2026

Cookeville’s feeling extra full this weekend 🎉🎉

Local markets, pickle-filled fun, live music, and a few good reasons to stay out a little longer than planned. It’s one of those weekends where something’s happening wherever you turn. đŸŽ¶đŸ›đŸ„’âœš

2026 Specialized Old Gray GNCC
Friday - Sunday, April 30th - May 3rd | 7 AM - 6 PM | $23-40
3781 Monterey Hwy, Monterey, TN 38574

Engines rev, dirt flies, and the trails get loud. This off-road race weekend brings serious adrenaline and a crowd that loves every second of it.

First Friday | Art Round Tennessee
Friday, May 1st | 5 PM | FREE
Spring St Arts Districts, Cookeville

Spring Street feels extra alive for the first First Friday of the year: local artists, live music, and plenty of spots to wander, browse, and maybe find something special to take home.

Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Saturday, May 2nd | 8 AM - 2 PM | $1
Avery Trace Middle School, Cookeville

Tables packed with cards, comics, collectibles, and throwback finds. Easy to lose track of time digging through it all, and maybe walking out with something you didn’t know you needed.

Moody’s Flea Market
Saturday, May 2nd | 8 AM - 3 PM | FREE
113 E Spring Street, Cookeville

One of those mornings made for slow browsing: antiques, handmade goods, baked treats, and a little bit of everything. Bring a tote, you’ll probably fill it.

Storyfest
Saturday, May 2nd | 10 AM - 5 PM | FREE
Dogwood Park, Cookeville

Stories take center stage: funny, heartfelt, and sometimes a little unexpected. Between performances, local vendors keep things lively. It’s one of those sit-back-and-stay-awhile kind of days.

2026 Tennessee Pickle Festival
Saturday -Sunday, May 2nd - 3rd | 10 AM - 4 PM | $3
Putnam County Fair Grounds, Cookeville

Yes, it’s all about pickles, and somehow even more than that. Games, music, food, and plenty of quirky fun make this one of the most talked-about weekends of the season.

Wildflowers Hike at Cummins Falls
Saturday, May 2nd | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE
Cummins Falls State Park, Cookeville

Spring shows off along the trails: wildflowers, fresh air, and a slower pace. A good excuse to get outside and see the season up close.

Thunder in the Valley
Saturday, May 2nd | 12 PM | $25
680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley

Fast cars, loud engines, and a whole lot of horsepower. If you like your weekends with a little noise and excitement, this one delivers.

FOR LITTLE BEES:

First Fridays Family Date Night
Friday, May 1st | 5:30 PM - 8 PM | $10
1225 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville

Cooking, creating, and learning side by side. A sweet, hands-on night where families actually get to do something together.

Spring Farm Adventure & Baby Animals
Saturday, May 2nd | 10 AM - 1 PM | $13
McCulleys Amazin' Acres, Sparta

Baby animals, open space, and that fresh spring feeling. Easy, playful, and one the kids won’t want to leave.

Mommy & Me Horse Camp
Tuesday, April 5th | 5 PM - 7 PM | $35
530 Stacy Cemetery Lane, Gainesboro

Horses, games, and a little bit of everything. One of those memory-making afternoons that feels extra special.

The Buzzworthy Lineup

Cannonball Express
Saturday, May 2nd | 7 PM - 10 PM | FREE
Red Silo Brewing Company, Cookeville

Live music with personality and a crowd ready for a good time. Expect energy, laughs, and a packed room.

Split Decision (Live Music)
Saturday, May 2nd | 9 PM | FREE
37 Cedar Restaurant & Bar, Cookeville

A solid night of live music: easy to settle in, grab a drink, and stay awhile.

Have a great week,
The Cookeville Buzz 🐝