Square Fest
Gallatin Nashville, Tennessee
Historic Downtown Gallatin
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Gallatin's 25th Annual Square Fest
Historic Downtown Gallatin is proud to announce the return of the 25th Annual Gallatin Square Fest, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the heart of Downtown Gallatin. As one of Sumner County’s most anticipated events, Square Fest is expected to draw over 25,000 attendees for a full day of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration.
This milestone year will feature over 240 vendors lining the historic square and surrounding streets, offering a wide variety of handmade goods, local products, food, and unique finds. Admission to the event is free and open to the public.
Festivalgoers can enjoy live music throughout the day across three stages, including:
• The Main Stage on the Square
10-11 "South Tunnel", 11-12 Danny McCorkle, 12-1 "Better Us", 1-2 Carol Miller, 2-3 "Incognito Cartel" , 3-4 "Ovation All-Stars"
• The Ovation Stage in the food court
10-11 student recital , 11-12 "Goat Ropin' ", 12-1 "The Fates", 1-2 "Rock Band", 2-4 Student recital
• The Keen School of Music Stage in the Kids Entrepreneurial Zone
"The Radical Bones", "Stationary", "Sons of Sparta", "Untitled" Student players and others!
A highlight of the event is the Kids Entrepreneurial Zone, where young creators showcase and sell products they’ve made themselves, encouraging creativity, confidence, and early business skills.
Parking is available throughout Downtown Gallatin, as well as in surrounding business lots where permitted. Attendees are encouraged to watch for posted parking and no-parking signage. A public parking garage located at 137 E Franklin St. is the best and newest option in downtown.
Street closures for the event include:
• North Water Street from Prince Street to Main Street
• Main Street from College Street to Locust Street
• The Courthouse Square
While vendor applications for Square Fest are now closed, applications for the upcoming Main Street Festival in October will open the first week of May. Those interested can stay informed by following Historic Downtown Gallatin on Facebook or by visiting downtowngallatin.org.