Looking for something to do this weekend? There are many events happening in and around Williamson County. Check out these 5 events.
1Charity event Shrimp Festivus
Saturday, October 1, from 12.00 to 17.00 h
Tony’s Eat & Drink, 1000 Meridan Boulevard, Franklin
The 2nd Annual Prawn festive (for the rest of us) will take place on Saturday, October 1st from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at Tony’s Eat & Drink located in Franklin, TN. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to support three local organizations: High Hopes Development Center, The Franklin VFW #4893 and Snooty Giggles Animal Rescue. The event is produced by We Care Williamson County, a local 501(c)3.
we will be cooking Prawn 6 ways: fried, grilled, coconut, gumbo, tacos and low country boil. There will be live music throughout the day, live and silent auctions, and craft tents. Tickets are on sale for $20 a tonyseatanddrink.com and can also be purchased at the front door on the day of the event. 2 buy one ticket shrimps tasting baskets. Entrance to the festival is free.
2Oktoberfest

Friday, September 30, from 6 to 10 p.m
Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia
There will be craft beer tasting, food trucks, music from Box of Rox and competitive games such as best Bavarian dress, stein hold, keg toss, keg roll and the inaugural ‘running of the wieners’ to find the fastest Dachshund in Maury County. . Best of all, the proceeds go to Room in the Inn.
Search for tickets here.
3VETFEST

Saturday 30 September, from 9.30am to 5pm
Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike, Brentwood
Check out the 5th Annual VETFEST Community Music and Arts Festival featuring businesses, organizations, resources, prizes, kids’ zones, exhibits, games, food and more! Come out and celebrate military family service and support their businesses and organizations.
4Apple Truck in Franklin

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Friday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m
Cool Springs Pointe, Brentwood
The Apple truckusing a refrigerated truck that transports freshly picked Michigan apples, will extend its tour through the American South in September and October 2022. It offers the best of Michigan apples at more than 130 stops.
More information here.
5Festival of the Broken Wheel

Broken Wheel Festival’s photo
Saturday 1 October, from 2.30pm to 9.30pm
2008 Johnson Industrial Boulevard, Nolensville
Round Up for Nolensville, Inc. presents Nolensville’s premier music and arts festival. Fun for the whole family with live music, food trucks, local craft beer, bounce houses, games, princesses and more.
Proceeds benefit Round Up for Nolensville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to Nolensville area residents and public officials in times of need. Tickets must be purchased online to attend the event.
Buy tickets here.
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