Festivals & Events

A premier BBQ competition and music festival, top pitmasters compete for $25,000 in prizes and the title of BBQ Blowout Champion. The event has grown to attract over 3,000 attendees. 

Explore exhibits featuring state-of-the-art farming and forestry equipment, highlighting innovations that drive our local economy and showcase the importance of farming and forestry in Hardeman County.

The longest-running Hee Haw production in Tennessee. Join the gang for music, laughter, and fun as we raise money for a great cause. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Held Annually in March.

The 127th National Championship. This year’s event will be judged using the historic Amesian Standard—the longstanding judging method to determine the National Champion.

Held each Spring, the Mayor of Bolivar hosts the Mayor’s Charity Ball with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

Held at the Lafayette Gin, more than 30 vendors and a food truck join in the fun. The Hardeman County Community Health Center provided free flu shots, and Santa Claus made a special visit.

Local crafts, vendors and food trucks. This is a great opportunity to find graduation and Mother’s Day gifts. 

We are so excited for another year! On Friday, sip hot chocolate, shop vendors, and eat some great food. 
Saturday will feature family pictures and a free ornament making station for the kids.

An annual fundraising event in for Hope House Shelter for homeless and abused women and their children and The Carl Perkins Center. Food is available on-site.

Designed to bring the public into Chamber member businesses while helping students prepare for the school year. The event runs during the last two weeks of July, winners are announced before school starts.

Businesses set up downtown Bolivar and pass out candy this is another way to get different potential customers to know about their businesses. This event happens on Halloween day from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Shop for live plants, browse unique vendors and crafts, taste delicious food, and experience live music and entertainment. Admission is free, and vendor applications are now open.

Enjoy family fun, food vendors, and live music at 7:30 PM. Then stick around for a stunning fireworks show at sundown.

This end-of-summer celebration includes live music featuring gospel artist Tim Rodgers, vendors and food trucks. All are welcome to enjoy this free event.

Small Town, Big Christmas Festival. Opens December 6th, immediately following the Christmas parade. Have your picture taken with Santa following the Christmas parade in Santa’s village.