Get Ready to Crumble! National Cornbread Festival Returns to South Pittsburg, TN – April 26 & 27, 2025!
Mark your calendars for April 26 & 27, 2025! South Pittsburg, TN, USA will be buzzing with delicious food, live music, and fun for the whole family at the National Cornbread Festival!
Immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to the deliciousness of cornbread. From time-honored family recipes to innovative culinary creations, your taste buds are in for a treat. Enjoy live music performances, engaging activities for all ages, browse unique arts and crafts, and soak in the friendly Southern atmosphere. It’s the perfect in-person event to celebrate good food and good times!
Enjoy:
- National Lodge® Cast Iron Cornbread Cook-off
- Lodge Museum of Cast Iron – Separate admission ticket required
- Cornbread Alley (sample various cornbread recipes) – Separate admission ticket required
- Live music throughout the festival
- Arts and Crafts from area vendors
- Tours of the Lodge Cast Iron Foundry
- Cornbread 5K Race
- Cornbread Fondo
- Tours of historic South Pittsburg
- Cornbread Eating Contests
Step into the heart of historic South Pittsburg and experience a festival brimming with fun. Delight in the excitement of carnival rides and the playful challenge of classic games. Wander through rows of booths showcasing handmade arts and crafts, and indulge your taste buds with Southern delights like cornbread, honey, fudge, and rock candies. For families, the Kid’s Corner is a must-visit, offering games, face painting, and bouncy inflatables to keep the little ones entertained.
Children under 5 years of age receive free admission.
No pets are allowed at the festival, except for service dogs.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Handicapped Parking Areas are on 1st, 5th, and E 5th Street. Parking attendants are available for more information.
BUS AND MOTOR COACH PARKING
Buses and Motor Coaches are asked to park in the lots on Cedar Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets to improve the traffic flow into South Pittsburg. Parking area is at the Carnival gate entrance to the Festival.
TIPS
- Come Early! Most festival-goers don’t know the gates are open at 8 a.m. The festival starts at 9 a.m. Get there early to avoid traffic. Peak traffic hours are 9:30 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Keep in mind, the festival closes at 6 p.m.
- BEST PARKING ON 1ST & 12TH STREET
Please visit our website for tips on parking and additional information https://nationalcornbread.com/