# Festivals in Jackson, TN 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Jackson, Tennessee 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Jackson. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Jackson, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Jackson listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival
  - **Description**: Celebrate the vibrant community of Jackson and West TN at the 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival. The festival showcases the rich tapestry of traditions and culture of our community through music, food, performances, parade and art. Join us
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/12th-jackson-international-food-and-art-festival/200030471053711
  - **Venue**: 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-7347, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, food-truck-festivals, parades
- **Event Name**: Jackson TN Pride Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for Jackson TN Pride 2026—a day of celebration, community, entertainment, and PRIDE honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and our incredible allies!

Our Daytime Pride Festival runs from
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/jackson-tn-pride-festival-2026/200030598867804
  - **Venue**: Carl Perkins Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: festivals, lgbt-pride, food-drinks, live-music, shopping, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: 44th annual TOY RUN & Hub City Bike Fest
  - **Description**: 44th annual toy run leading in to Jackson ,Tn’s first bike rally 
Kickstands up at 10 am ride will end at location of Hub City Bike fest Jackson/madison county’s place to be , all for helping  the kids more details as we move forward with the event
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/44th-annual-toy-run-and-hub-city-bike-fest/200030500055154
  - **Venue**: Carl Perkins Civic Center
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## Trending Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: Jackson Just-for-Two Date Scavenger Hunt for Couples  Date Night!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Southern Jaguars at Jackson State Tigers Football at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Late Night with Rita Brent (Friday, September 25)
  - **Description**: JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI — let’s do it again! But this time let’s BOOK it! The Emmy Award-winning, "Late Night with Rita Brent," is back! Friday, September 25th during Mississippi Book Festival weekend at the Jackson Convention Complex Theater — with a specia
  - **Venue**: Jackson Convention Complex
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- **Event Name**: Tuskegee University Golden Tigers at Jackson State Tigers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 2531 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
🌆 City: Jackson
📍 Location: 32.33, -90.1796✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Tuskegee University Golden Tigers at Jackson State Tigers Football
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival
  - **Description**: Celebrate the vibrant community of Jackson and West TN at the 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival. The festival showcases the rich tapestry of traditions and culture of our community through music, food, performances, parade and art. Join us
  - **Venue**: 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-7347, United States
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- **Event Name**: HEART OF THE BEAST Preview Screening
  - **Description**: A free preview screening of the new film HEART OF THE BEAST (starring Brad Pitt), Tuesday night, 9/15, 7 pm, Capri TheatreAbout this EventAfter a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and
  - **Venue**: Capri Theater
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- **Event Name**: WellsFest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us on the grounds of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive the last Saturday of September for the 42nd annual WellsFest, Jackson's original and longest-running music festival!   The daylong outdoor event f
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
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- **Event Name**: Big Thief at Center for the Arts
  - **Venue**: Center for the Arts
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- **Event Name**: Mississippi Science Festival
  - **Description**: The 11th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by the C Spire Foundation, is an event hosted by the 4 museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 14 - 19, 2026. 🎉

MSF showcases science, technology, engineering,
  - **Venue**: LeFleur Museum District
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-7347, United States), Jackson TN Pride Festival 2026 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Carl Perkins Civic Center), 44th annual TOY RUN & Hub City Bike Fest (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Carl Perkins Civic Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Jackson in September 2026?
  - **A:** 12th Jackson International Food and Art Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-7347, United States), Jackson TN Pride Festival 2026 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Carl Perkins Civic Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Jackson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Jackson include 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-7347, United States, Carl Perkins Civic Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Jackson include Jackson International Food and Art Festival, Jackson TN Pride.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Jackson.

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