Holi at Cheekwood - Cheekwood
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Join Cheekwood as we celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Spring” and “Festival of Colors.”

This educational event will introduce visitors to the vibrant sights, sounds, and colors of Indian culture. Hands-on activities for all ages, tasty fare from local food vendors, shopping opportunities, and music and dance performances will shine against the thousands of blooming bulbs. Holi activities are included with membership or general admission.

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Entertainment Application

We are excited to feature and promote entertainers during our Holi Celebration event! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek entertainment that reflects diverse cultural traditions.

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Food Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of food vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek food vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

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Arts and Goods Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek retail vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

Schedule of Events

Arboretum Lawn & Lot B

⦁ Hands-on activities | 9 AM – 4 PM
⦁ Arts and Goods Vendors | 9 AM – 4 PM
⦁ Food Vendors | 10 AM – 4 PM
⦁ DJ Srikanth 10 AM – 3 PM
⦁ Color Throwing | 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:45 PM, 3: 15 PM

Frist Learning Center Courtyard

Dance Performances | 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM

Color Throwing at Cheekwood

Color packets are included in the price of admission. Every ticket holder will receive a pass to be redeemed for one packet of color. Color packets will only be available at the start of each Color Throw and must be used when received.

Please Note: While the color powder is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, the powder will be thrown and potentially may get in eyes and/or mouths. Most of the color powder will shake off or wash off, but it may discolor clothes and/or cloth automobile seats. Only the powder provided by Cheekwood may be used. Preferred color cannot be guaranteed.

No entry into the mansion permitted if you have taken part in the color throwing.

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Food and Vendors

Food Vendors:
Cafe India
615 Chutney
Dosa Town
Namaste Indian Restaurant
Sarabhas Creamery
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Arts and Goods Vendors:
GeminnaLLC
Clearly Pur Naturals
InFlair Boutique
Neha Singhania Interiors
Suraj Spices and Teas
Maharani Collections
Sadguru Art

Henna Artists:
Sofi’s Henna Tattoos
Hetal’s Henna
Seemi’s Intuitive Henna and Art
A.B. Parlour and Henna

Holi Performance Schedule

10 AM

Nation Anthem sung by Raina Patel and Rohan Shah
Nachle Nashville by Suruchi Jaju
Cheeky Little Kids by Suruchi Jaju
Twinkle Toes by Srimanth Brindavanam
Bollywood Cubs by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls by Suruchi Jaju
USN Shakti by Easha Nachnani
Bollywood Tigers by Suruchi Jaju
Music City Bhangra by Abhi Ganesh & Vineet Agrawal

11:30 AM

Vande Mataram sung by Sravani Mehta
Nachle Nashville by Suruchi Jaju
Cheeky Little Kids by Suruchi Jaju
Dance Dynamos by Srimanth Brindavanam
Sher Squad by Suruchi Jaju
Dazzling Divas by Neelam Patel
Bollywood Tigers by Suruchi Jaju
USN Shakti by Easha Nachnani
Rhythm Rebels by Pritam Jachak
Music City Bhangra by Abhi Ganesh & Vineet Agrawal

1 PM

Nation Anthem sung by Raina Patel and Rohan Shah
Nachle Nashville by Suruchi Jaju
Bollyville by Vineesha Arelli
Twinkle Toes by Srimanth Brindavanam
Bollywood Cubs by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls by Suruchi Jaju
Beat Battalion by Srimanth Brindavanam
Dance Dynamites by Pritam Jachak
Dudes & Divas by Neelam Patel
Music City Bhangra by Abhi Ganesh & Vineet Agrawal

2:30 PM

Vande Mataram sung by Sravani Mehta
Nachle Nashville by Suruchi Jaju
Bollyville by Vineesha Arelli
Dance Dynamos by Srimanth Brindavanam
Sher Squad by Suruchi Jaju
Dazzling Divas by Neelam Patel
Beat Battalion by Srimanth Brindavanam
Dance Dynamites by Pritam Jachak
Rhythm Rebels by Pritam Jachak
Dudes & Divas by Neelam Patel

Holi Performance Schedule

10 AM

Anthem-Holics
Music City Bhangra
Cheeky little kids
Ensworth cubs
Ensworth Tigers
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

11:30 AM

Anthem-Holics
Music City Bhangra
Cheeky Little kids
Dancing Gems
Ensworth cubs
Dazzling Divas
Desi Boyz
Ensworth Tigers
ZEA
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

1 PM

Music city Bhangra
Dancing gems
Twinkle Toes
Dazzling Divas
Beat Battalion
Desi Boyz
ZEA
Rhythm Rebels
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

2:30 PM

Anthem-holics
Twinkle Toes
Dazzling Divas
Beat Battalion
Desi Boyz
ZEA
Rhythm Rebels
USNaach

Reserve Tickets

All tickets are sold out. Walk-up admission available for guests utilizing rideshare services only.

Can’t make your visit?
Tickets are nonrefundable, but can be exchanged in advance of your original scheduled date and time. There is a transfer fee of $5 per ticket. To request a ticket transfer, click here.

Members who are unable to make the timed reservation are asked to cancel your free Member reservation and open your ticket(s) to other Members. Cancel Reservation

Transfer and Cancellation Questions?
Chat with us online, call us 615-353-6965 or email [email protected] and reference your order number. For more information regarding your ticket purchase please review our ticket policy.


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