Family Festivals & Carnivals in Mt. Juliet & Wilson County
Few things say “Mt. Juliet weekend” like a festival in the park or a carnival midway. Here are the family festivals and carnivals worth circling on your calendar around Mt. Juliet and Wilson County.
- Celebrate Mt. Juliet (September, Charlie Daniels Park) — the city's big bash: inflatables, splash pad, the Ray Daniel Cruise-In, crafts, and food trucks.
- Wilson County Fair – Tennessee State Fair (August) — a full carnival midway, rides, livestock, concerts, and fair food; one of TN's biggest.
- Mt. Juliet Fall Festival — dozens of artisans and crafters, seasonal food trucks, and live music.
- Breeden's Orchard Friday Night Markets (fall) — live music and food trucks under the orchard trees.
- Music in the Park — free summer concerts at Charlie Daniels Park.
- Mt. Juliet 4th of July at Circle P Ranch — music, food trucks, and fireworks.
- Providence seasonal festivals — pop-up events, markets, and family fun at the marketplace.
- Holiday markets & the Christmas Parade (December).
- Church & school fall festivals — neighborhood carnivals with games, bounce houses, and treats.
- Farmers Market mornings (seasonal) — local food, makers, and music.
Dates shift each year — check ahead so you don't miss the midway or the cruise-in.
👉 More in our Things to Do in Mt. Juliet guide.
