The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has long been known as the site of some of the year’s most unforgettable music performances and food experiences. Yet for many, the event’s long list of artisans that come from all over the country to share their wares adds to the experience that Forbes raves has “set itself apart…based upon a series of immersive fan experiences that celebrate not just music but culture, cuisine and art as well,” and its fifth year will be no exception come September 21-22.
From the exquisite fiber-based home goods and accessories of Black Sheep Goods, to the purpose-driven line of apparel from Project 615, and the heartwarming and cozy wares of The Nashville Blanket Project, this year’s festival will have something for the whole family.
Located in the Vanderbilt Health Lil Pilgrims Village, the Mare Barn Theater is just one of the many family-friendly activations that will take place upon the grounds of the festival, offering music fans of all ages the ultimate entertainment via performers such as magicians Michael Dardant and Cousin Cajun Mike, as well as the exciting DrumINSync drum circle. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will be on hand to conduct a story time session along with a songwriting workshop, and School of Rock will host a musical petting zoo.
Festival-goers of all ages will have the opportunity to learn more about the South’s rich musical history with the help of American Pickers and Antique Archaeology at the Americana Music Triangle Experience. The partners have cultivated an atmosphere of American Music culture with church pews, farm tables and a historic photo wall to serve as a backdrop while stories from other historic Southern music cities are shared.
In addition to the music, artisans, food and activities, there are the drinks. The Bell’s Brewery Craft Beer Hall returns for a third year, with 15+ beers on draft and LED screens featuring NCAA and NFL programming all weekend long. The expanded Millville Wine Lounge will feature a collection of wines, including selections from ViNO and JaM Cellars. The festival’s mixology experience continues to be refined with the support of Pilgrimage’s spirits’ partners, including Blue Chair Bay, George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. New for 2019, the event welcomes Miller Lite, Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water, Red Bull and Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water.
There is also an incredible list of sponsors that will be on site, eager to share their goods and their story with attendees. Stand-out sponsors this year include Solo Cup, Franklin Synergy Bank, The Frye Company, Twice Daily Thrive and Yeti.
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival takes place Sept. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., at The Park at Harlinsdale in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee and will include performances from ground-breaking artists the Foo Fighters, Keith Urban, The Killers and many more.
Maker’s Village Vendors
Always Autumn Craft
Alyn Vaughn
American Dance Party
Andremi Designs
Aravay
BEBO Folk Art
Bela Begonias
Black Sheep Goods
Brigid KO Designs
CEMENT6
Clayton & Crume
Clever Clogs Art
Culture-Cross
Decades Rock N Pop
Edelweiss Boutique
ELLAJUDE
ENO
Fish Face Goods
Gabber Dunes Hemp
Geaux Creole
Grace and Charm
Hang Over Guitar Straps
Hang Ups Jewelry Design
Hello Mary Lou
Hippies & Gypsies Co
Hug A Farmer
In Blue Handmade
J. Matthew Welker: Pop Art Done Good
Jenni Earle
K10Art
KCdesignZ
Kosmic Blues Electric Emporium
Mag Soul
Magnolia Moon Herbals
Mamie Ruth
Master Artisan Music
Methane Studios
Migdalia
Mountain Metal Art
Mushpa & Mensa
New Frontier Outfitters
Project 615
Providence Jewelry Design
Roadworn
Roy Laws Art
Seraphine Design
Six Forty Homestead
SOCO Swings
Southern Socks
Spontaneous – The Song Game
Status Serigraph
Steph Barnes Wearable and Interiors
Sterling Brooke
Strings for Hope
T. Geary Art Jewelry
The NASH Collection
The Nashville Blanket Project
Then, Now, Always
Tony’s Caricatures
Trollbinde (Black Black Moon)
Tye Dye Mary
Vines Islandwear
Walnut Hill Woodworks
Wildflower Boots
YIP and More
Zinnialou
Food & Beverage Vendors
Asian Sensation
Banh Mi & Roll Factory
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
Bob’s Fish Fry
Boom Bop Burrito
Burger Republic
Califarmia
Chuy’s Tex-Mex
Corndog Inc
Daddy’s Dogs
Deezies Hot Chicken
Dixie Chillers
Franklin Cafe Juice Bar
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fruit Tea Chicks
Funk Seoul Brother
Hawg Dawgs
Hebros Kitchen LLC
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q
Kokomo Joe’s Cabana
Laovin It
Meltdown Gourmet
Music City Brisket
Music City Ice Cream
Music City Kettle Korn
Oliver’s Icebox
Padrinos Pops
Pele’s Fire Pizza
Pizza Nova
Puckett’s Grocery
Retro Sno
Rice Rice Baby
Romega Taqueria
Squeaky’s Cheese Curds
The Coconut Bowl
The Grilled Cheeserie
The Huli Hut
The Mac Shack
The Tennessee Cobbler Co.
The Urban Juicer
Tica’s Burger Joint
Tica’s Dank Nugs
Two Guys Fish Shack
Wild Bills Soda
Americana Music Triangle Experience Partners
State of Alabama
State of Arkansas
Visit Clarksdale
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Florence/Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Visit Franklin
Visit Mississippi
Visit Oxford
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Source: Press Release
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