The fall season started on Sept. 22, and West Tennessee is gearing up to host endless festivities through the month of October.
From live music to Halloween-centered events and a variety of fall festivals, communities across West Tennessee are ringing in the fall season.
Schedule of festivals
The weekend of Oct. 3-5, Reelfoot Lake is set to host the 54th Annual Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Festival. Festivalgoers can experience live music and purchase handcrafted goods from more than 300 vendors.
Just north of Jackson, the annual Milan Fall Festival returns on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From Oct. 16-25, the 170th Annual West Tennessee State Fair returns to Henderson.
At the Discovery Park of America in Union City, the David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival will take place on October 17-19. Visitors can hear from historians, witness woodcraft and goat milk soap demonstrations, and purchase food and goods from a variety of vendors.
On Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the farmer’s market in downtown Jackson will host Halloween at the Market. The free event gives families an opportunity to play games, hear music from DJ Vonn, and fill up on treats.
Live music and theatre events
The Christian hard rock band Skillet will perform at the Rockabillys Stadium on Oct. 3.
A second concert on Oct. 3 is scheduled at Hub City Brewing in a “A Night with Jimmie Allen” with local musician LOLO as a special guest.
On Oct. 10, Drake White will perform at Hub City Brewing as part of his “Keep It Movin'” Tour.
On Oct. 11, the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest returns to the AMP in Jackson. Beyond a dozen different metal bands to hear live, concertgoers can shop from more than 40 vendors, both regional and local.
Also on Oct. 11, the Carl Perkins Civic Center will host The Jackson Symphony’s live score of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” while the movie is projected on the big screen.
From Oct. 17-26, the Hub City Theatre Company will perform “Misery” at The Carnegie Center for Arts and History in Jackson.
On Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., the Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center will host a tribute to Bobby Blue Bland in “Two Steps from the Blues” performed by Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band.
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