May 3 - 4:
Opening Weekend Family Celebration!
The Festival opens by celebrating our family weekend. With the purchase of two regularly-priced adult tickets, two grandparents receive free admission. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free with paid adult admission, this weekend only.

On Saturday, News Channel 5 Network will be broadcasting live from 6:00 - 9:00am. Also on Saturday, WKDF 103 will have a crew out at the festival from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm. Our Children's Area is sponsored by Nashville Parent.

May 10 - 11:
Romance Weekend
In the spirit of Romeo & Juliet, love is in the air, along with many a love ballad. Saturday will feature a vow renewal ceremony in which legally married couples may register to participate.

On Saturday, 97.1 FM RQQ will be broadcasting live from 10:00am - Noon. On Sunday, Mix 92.9 FM will be broadcasting live from 10:00am - Noon. Our Romance Weekend is sponsored by Nashville Scene.

May 17 - 18:
Pirate Invasion
A crew of scurvy pirates has landed on the shores of Covington Glen. See swashbuckling swordsman duel faster than you can say "Yarr!" Collect a "bounty' - bring canned goods, toiletries, or pet products to the Second Harvest Food Bank at the designated front gate truck and receive a Festival token.

On Saturday and Sunday, WNRQ, 105.9 The Rock will be broadcasting live from 10:00am - Noon. And, the Tennessee National Guard will be on-hand to collect donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Our Pirate Invasion Weekend is sponsored by Nashville Scene.

May 24 - 25 - 26:
International Jousting Tourney
The 2008 Gath of Baal International Jousting Tournament is underway! Competitors from around the globe compete in full contact armored jousting. The competitions last all weekend, with the finals on Memorial Day Monday.

On Saturday, WRLT Lightning 100 will be broadcasting live from 10:00am - Noon.
Our Children's Area is sponsored by Nashville Parent.