4th of July in McMinnville
2026-07-04 07:30 - 21:30 UTC | Downtown McMinnville
If you want to experience a quintessential, postcard-perfect Independence Day, McMinnville is exactly where you need to be on Saturday, July 4th. We have the entire day mapped out for you from sunrise to fireworks:

7:30 AM: Lace up for the 45th Annual Stars & Stripes 5k Run / Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run right on Main Street.

8:30 AM – Noon: The Downtown McMinnville 4th of July Celebration officially kicks off. Explore patriotic vendor booths, enjoy local entertainment, and cheer on the crowd-favorite Main Street Bathtub Races.

9:30 AM: Watch the Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville’s annual Yankee Doodle Parade roll down Main Street, featuring beautifully decorated bikes, wagons, and strollers (Lineup starts at 9:15 AM).

5:00 PM: Head over to the Milner Recreation Center complex for the city’s Independence Day Celebration. Food trucks open early, Gilley Pool is open, and there is plenty of room for family fun.

6:00 PM: The special holiday edition of Main Street Live! begins at the Milner Center with food trucks and a free live concert.

9:00 PM (Dark): The massive city fireworks show launches over the recreation center complex to cap off the holiday.

Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, and come celebrate a classic small-town American 4th of July with us

Reggae at Smooth Rapids
2026-07-17 12:00 - 2026-07-19 12:00 | Smooth Rapids, 245 Durham St, McMinnville, TN, 37110
From Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19, 2026, the laid-back spirit of the islands takes over Smooth Rapids Outfitters & Grill. This annual festival is more than just a concert; it is a full-sensory immersion into “river time.”
The weekend kicks off as campers pitch tents across the expansive grounds, creating a community of music lovers and river enthusiasts. During the day, the atmosphere is bright and energetic—the sound of laughter from the water accompanies the steady strum of guitars from the stage. As evening falls, the main event begins. Under a canopy of Tennessee stars, world-class reggae artists deliver powerhouse performances that encourage every guest to find their rhythm on the lawn. Between sets, head to the grill for island-inspired fare, then retreat to your hammock as the music echoes off the limestone bluffs. Whether you are here to tube the river or dance the night away, Reggae at Smooth Rapids offers a soul-stirring escape.
