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

⦁ Arts and Goods Vendors | 9 AM – 4 PM
Dance Performances | 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 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

⦁ Hands-on activities | 9 AM – 4 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 Franklin
Desi Mart
Namaste Indian Restaurant
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine
Nashville Fried Chicken Indian Fusion
350 Degrees LLC
Sarabha’s Ice Cream 

Arts and Goods Vendors:

InFlair Boutique
Suraj Spices and Teas
Sadgura Art
Swetrang Creation
Geminna LLC
Maharani Collections
Jioar
Potpourri By Anisha
PrernaByPri

Henna Artists:

Seemi’s Intuitive Henna Art
Hetal’s Henna
A.B. Parlour and Henna
Henna Nashville 

Holi Performance Schedule

10 AM

National Anthem: Sung by Raina Patel and Rohan Shah
Nachle Nashville Ladies:by Suruchi Jaju
Little Gulab Jamuns: by Suruchi Jaju
Bolly Bubbles: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollyville: by Vineesha
Bollywood Cubs: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls: by Suruchi Jaju
Sher Squad: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Boys: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Tigers: by Suruchi Jaju
Music City Bhangra: by Vineet Agrawal & Abhi Ganesh

11:30 AM

Nachle Nashville Ladies: by Suruchi Jaju
Little Gulab Jamuns: by Suruchi Jaju
Bolly Bubbles: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Cubs: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Tigers: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls: by Suruchi Jaju
Sher Squad: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Boys: by Suruchi Jaju
Holi Gulal Groove : by Bplus Dance
Holi Rang Revolution: by Keril Bansal
Music City Bhangra: Vineet Agrawal & Abhi Ganesh 

1 PM

NES Girls: by Prathusha Kurra
RB School of Dance Beginner 2: by Srimanth Brindavanam
RB School of Dance Beginner 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
RB School of Intermediate 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
Nrithyalaya Jr: by Sweta Boeana
Dazzling Divas: by Neelam Patel
Dudes and Divas: by Neelam Patel
Nrithyalaya Sr: by Sweta Boeana
Naachville: by Sejal Vagal and Neeti Kothare

2:30 PM

Little Groovers: by Sonia Bedi 
Dancing Gems: by Misha Patel
Rangeela Rhythm: by Bina Patel
USN Shakti Kids: by Easha Nachnani
USN Shakti: by Easha Nachnani
Dazzling Divas: by Neelam Patel
Dudes and Divas: by Neelam Patel
RB School of Dance Intermediate 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
USN Adults: by Eesha Nachnani

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

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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