May 2 - 3:   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 age 12 and under are admitted free with two paid adult admission tickets, this weekend only. This discount is only available at our Festival Ticket Office on May 2nd or 3rd.

Our Children's Area is sponsored by Nashville Parent and Tum-E Yummies.

May 9 - 10:   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 participate - please register at the T-Shirt/Information Booth. There is no additional cost to participate is this ceremony.

Our Romance Weekend is sponsored by Nashville Scene.

May 16 - 17:   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 for the Second Harvest Food Bank. A designated truck will collect the bounty at the Festival Front Gate Entrance, where you will receive your thank-you and a Festival Pirate Token! Huzzah!

The Tennessee Army 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 23 - 24 - 25:   International Jousting Tourney
The 2009 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.

Our Children's Area is sponsored by Nashville Parent and Tum-E Yummies.