Nashville KOA Resort

Halloween Weekend #1

Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/12/2025

Gather your goblins & ghouls for a ghostly weekend of Halloween fun at the Nashville KOA Resort! During weekends in October, we'll transform into a creepy campground crawling with hauntingly fun activities! Wear your costume for trick-or-treating on the campground, Halloween crafts, ceramic painting, a pet costume contest site decorating contest, pumpkin carving and more!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Labor Day Weekend

Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 08/31/2025

Book your campsite reservation early for this popular camping weekend! We have plenty of fun activities planned, including a Pool Party on Saturday with the foam machine. We will also show a movie on our poolside movie screen. Jump in for a great night! 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

KOA Rewards Weekend

Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/07/2025

We appreciate our KOA Rewards members!

KOA Rewards holders staying as a paying guest on Friday, September 5th will get Saturday, September 6th for FREE*.

Book Your Stay Here!

Restrictions apply. See full offer details. Event details subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

RRRRRRRR Mateys

Starts: 08/08/2025 - Ends: 08/10/2025

We're going on a treasure hunt! RRRRRRRR Mateys weekend will be filled with pirate-y fun. A treasure hunt, costume contest, fun train rides, and tie dye souvenirs will all be part of the fun.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Pet Weekend

Starts: 08/22/2025 - Ends: 08/24/2025

We love our pets at the KOA! Pets weekend is all about our furry friends. We will have a pet costume contest, pet parade, and make homemade pet treats. We will also have our fun train rides and tie dye souvenirs.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Chili Cook-off Weekend

Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025

Do you make the best chili around? Put it to the test and enter our Chili Cookoff. Make sure to sign up at the front desk when you are checking in. We will have train rides, tie dye, plenty of live music, and of course the competition. May the best chili win.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Carnival Weekend

Starts: 09/26/2025 - Ends: 09/28/2025

Everyone loves the Carnival! Join us as we jump into fall with carnival games, fair foods, a dunk tank and more!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Chocolate Weekend

Starts: 08/01/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025

Calling all Chocoholics! Join us for our chocolate lovers weekend. We will have s'mores around the fire, chocolate chip pancakes available in the cafe, a messy chocolate slip and slide, and a chocolate fondue fountain.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Oktoberfest

Starts: 10/03/2025 - Ends: 10/05/2025

Oktoberfest is upon us! Join us for Oktoberfest trivia, costume contest, stein holding contest, learn to polka, yodeling contest, and our fun train rides.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Heroes & Villains Weekend

Starts: 07/18/2025 - Ends: 07/20/2025

Are you a Hero or a Villain? Come show off your stuff this weekend. The kids will have a rescue mission hunt, train rides, tie dye and a costume contest. There will also be a mystery dinner.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Luau Weekend

Starts: 08/15/2025 - Ends: 08/17/2025

You'll have a blast at our Luau Weekend! Activities will include a limbo tournament, "poi" eating contest, a coconut toss game, an outdoor movie night with a showing of Moana, fun train rides, tie dye souvenirs, and campground crafts. We'll also have live music at the pool and a fun Hawaiian cookout.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Apple Cider Weekend

Starts: 11/14/2025 - Ends: 11/16/2025

There is nothing like the crispness of apples. Join us for our Apple Cider weekend. We will have caramel apple making, apple crafts, and apple cider tasting.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Halloween Weekend #4

Starts: 10/31/2025 - Ends: 11/02/2025

Gather your goblins & ghouls for a ghostly weekend of Halloween fun at the Nashville KOA Resort! During weekends in October, we'll transform into a creepy campground crawling with hauntingly fun activities! Wear your costume for trick-or-treating on the campground, Halloween crafts, ceramic painting, a pet costume contest site decorating contest, pumpkin carving and more!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Halloween Weekend #2

Starts: 10/17/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025

Gather your goblins & ghouls for a ghostly weekend of Halloween fun at the Nashville KOA Resort! During weekends in October, we'll transform into a creepy campground crawling with hauntingly fun activities! Wear your costume for trick-or-treating on the campground, Halloween crafts, ceramic painting, a pet costume contest site decorating contest, pumpkin carving and more!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Fall Festival

Starts: 11/07/2025 - Ends: 11/09/2025

Fall is in the air! Fall fest will be filled with chili contest, leaf crafts, leaf rubbings, photo scavenger hunt, sack races, and pumpkin tic tac toe.

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Halloween Weekend #3

Starts: 10/24/2025 - Ends: 10/26/2025

Gather your goblins & ghouls for a ghostly weekend of Halloween fun at the Nashville KOA Resort! During weekends in October, we'll transform into a creepy campground crawling with hauntingly fun activities! Wear your costume for trick-or-treating on the campground, Halloween crafts, ceramic painting, a pet costume contest site decorating contest, pumpkin carving and more!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase.

Tomato Art Fest

Starts: 08/08/2025 - Ends: 08/09/2025

Tomato Art Fest is a annual festival attracts people from all over with fun-themed art, local music, delicious food, costumes, wacky contests, shopping, kids activities, & more.The 2025 Tomato Art Fest will take place on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 in Historic East Nashville's Five Points. The 2-day festival and concert are free to attend, welcoming to all, and costumes are encouraged. Additionally, there are a few official ticketed festival events that are optional.Located in Historic East Nashville's Five Points, The 21st annual Tomato Art Fest's 2-day celebration welcomes everyone to East Nashville August 9th and 10th, 2024 for a fun and wacky day of art, music, food, costumes, contests, shopping, kids activities, & more! The free, costume-encouraged event provides a wildly entertaining, fun-filled day for everyone. A community builder, Tomato Art Fest has steadily drawn larger crowds with each passing year. In 2022 an estimated 65,000 came to celebrate the event. The essence of Tomato Art Fest can really be found in the array of wacky & hilarious contests, and the Push, Pull & Wear Parade kicking off tomato weekend, full of floats and costumes. True to our namesake, the ART gets a big part of the tomato spotlight, where The Tomato ART Show and Tomato Art PreView Party showcases over 300 tomato-inspired pieces throughout the weekend. The local East Nashvillians behind this beloved event strive to improve the festival each year in all areas while keeping the character of Tomato Art Fest the same familiar fun that Nashville, TN has known and loved for 21 years. Welcoming organic growth (and no shortage of tomato puns!) while sticking close to traditions is something the festival excels at thanks to active community participation. The Fest and official kickoff events are free to attend and wide open to the public, uniting the community for a day of inspired art, wacky contests, great live music, unique artisan vendors, creative kids activities, favorite local food trucks, and a commitment to ensuring that the fest is green in every possible aspect and maintains Nashville and community traditions.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth

Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth is a cherished annual music festival held in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Harpeth River, this family-friendly event features a weekend full of authentic bluegrass music, lively picking contests, flatfoot dancing, and local arts and crafts. With performances from top regional and national bluegrass acts, delicious Southern food vendors, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, it's a perfect summer celebration for music lovers of all ages. Come experience the rich musical heritage of Tennessee in one of its most picturesque settings.

Southern Festival of Books

Starts: 10/18/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025

The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October.
 
The Festival, a program of Humanities Tennessee, is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers.

Dude Perfect Hero World Tour

Starts: 08/03/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Dude Perfect Hero World Tour comes to Nashville, TN, on August 3, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena. This high-energy, family-friendly live show features the world-famous Dude Perfect crew performing jaw-dropping trick shots, hilarious stunts, and fan-favorite competitions live on stage. With interactive games, behind-the-scenes stories, and special VIP experiences available, this event is perfect for fans of all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, it's a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience you won't want to miss. Get your tickets now and join the fun!

Annual Dove Awards

Starts: 10/07/2025 - Ends: 10/07/2025

Experience life-changing music in the heart of Music City! The annual GMA Dove Awards are a celebration of Christian and Gospel music with worship-filled moments and one-of-a-kind performances from today's top artists. Voted on by the Christian and Gospel industry, Dove Awards are handed out to the year's most impactful songs, albums and artists.

Music City Brewers Festival

Starts: 08/23/2025 - Ends: 08/23/2025

The Music City Brewers Fest to Nashville's iconic Walk of Fame Park. This premier craft beverage festival brings together over 40 local, regional, and national breweries—as well as seltzers, spirits, ciders, and THC-infused drinks—for an epic tasting experience. Admission includes a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited samples, and live entertainment featuring DJs and jam-grass band Greenwood Rye, plus yard games, a high-tech golf simulator, food trucks from Pizza Cone, Burgasm, Daddy's Dogs, and more. Benefiting the Nashville Humane Association, the festival is 21+ (no children), with VIP and designated-driver options, and offers a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Don't miss out—grab your tickets and raise a glass to Music City's craft culture!

The shuttle drops off at the Country Music Hall of Fame, right across the street from the Music City Brewers festival.

The Nashville Fair

Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/14/2025

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville's urban core. Enjoy culturally diverse events, agriculture, arts, and entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville—home to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway & GEODIS Park. Take part in our 10-day fair featuring everything from thrilling midway rides to wrestling, axe throwing, balloon sculpting, nightly live music, and more. We “Got a Good Thing Growing” at The Nashville Fair!

Weekly Live Music!

Starts: 01/01/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2025

It just isn't a trip to The Music City without hearing live country music by some of Nashville, TN's best performers! Conveniently for our campers, you won't have to go all the way to a [honky tonk] - The Nashville KOA Resort hosts over 250 live music performances each year! While the band line up varies, you can expect a schedule similar to this on most weeks: 

• Singer/Songwriter Chelsie Sorenson performs every Monday night
  
• Songwriter & guitarist Aaron Helvig hosts an Open Mic Night every Tuesday evening
  
• Nashville recording artist Tyler Camp performs every Wednesday night
  
• Folk pop duo Emberland performs each Thursday evening
  
• An exciting variety of bands perform every Friday & Saturday night
  

• June 6 Ellis Griffin
  
• June 7 Jonathan Soul
  
• June 13 Analisa Gallo
  
• June 14 Ellis Griffin
  
• June 20 Jonathan Soul
  
• June 21 God and Country Show (Event Hall)
  
• June 27 Analisa Gallo
  
• June 28th Ellis Griffin
  
• July 4 God and County Show (Event Hall)
  
• July 5 Miki Zip
  
• July 11 Ellis Griffin
  
• July 12 Jonathan Soul
  
• July 18 Miki Zip
  
• July 19 Jonathan Soul
  
• July 25 Analisa Gallo
  
• July 26 Omega Defern
  
• Aug 1 Adrea Castiano
  
• Aug 2 Ellis Griffin
  
• Aug 8 Analisa Gallo
  
• Aug 9 God and Country Show ( Event Hall)
  
• Aug 15 Miki Zip
  
• Aug 16 Omega Defern
  
• Aug 22 Analisa Gallo
  
• Aug 23 Adrea Castiano
  
• Aug 29 Jonathan Soul
  
• Aug 30 Omega Defern
  
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Subject to change. Campers will receive a detailed event calendar upon arrival.

Jason Aldean

Starts: 08/07/2025 - Ends: 08/07/2025

Don't miss Jason Aldean live at Bridgestone Arena as part of his Full Throttle Tour. Experience a high-energy night of country hits and fan favorites, featuring special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, this unforgettable concert delivers powerful performances, electrifying stage production, and an incredible atmosphere for country music fans of all ages. Get your tickets now for one of the hottest country concerts of the year!

The Weeknd

Starts: 08/12/2025 - Ends: 08/12/2025

The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn is a must-attend music extravaganza that promises an electrifying experience for fans of the Grammy-winning artist. Featuring a lineup of top-tier performers, stunning visual displays, and immersive interactive installations, this event is set to captivate audiences late into the night. With an anticipated attendance of over 50,000 music enthusiasts, prepare to dance 'til dawn under the starlit sky at this unforgettable celebration of sound and spectacle.

12 South Farmers Market

Starts: 05/06/2025 - Ends: 10/28/2025

Located in the heart of one of Nashville's most vibrant neighborhoods, the 12 South Farmers Market brings together local farmers, artisans, and food vendors every Tuesday from May through October. Enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with fresh produce, homemade goods, live music, and food trucks, all set in beautiful Sevier Park. Support small businesses and experience the best of Nashville's local food scene at this beloved weekly market.

Nashville Flea Market

Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025

The Nashville Flea Market returns for its July Market, themed "Sparklers and Fireworks," bringing festive flair and unbeatable finds to the Fairgrounds Nashville. Celebrate summer with a weekend of antique treasures, vintage goods, handcrafted items, and unique collectibles from hundreds of vendors. Don't miss this seasonal shopping tradition packed with fun, food, and patriotic charm in the heart of Music City.

Lucky Ladd Farms' Butterfly Festival

Starts: 06/19/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025

Experience the magic of Lucky Ladd Farms' Butterfly Festival, where hundreds of vibrant butterflies create a stunning, interactive display. Enjoy the unforgettable Butterfly Encounter, included with admission, and step into the butterfly house to get up close with these beautiful creatures. Perfect for families and nature lovers, this immersive event celebrates the wonder and beauty of butterflies in a truly enchanting way.

CMA Fest

Starts: 06/04/2026 - Ends: 06/07/2026

CMA Fest is the largest and most iconic country music festival in the world, bringing fans four unforgettable days of nonstop entertainment in the heart of Nashville. From morning showcases to late-night stadium performances, the festival features hundreds of artists across multiple stages—including today's biggest stars and rising country talent. Each night ends with show-stopping concerts at Nissan Stadium, making CMA Fest a must-attend event for country music lovers everywhere.