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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.

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.


Schedule of Events

Arboretum Lawn & Lot B

⦁ Hands-on activities | 9 AM – 3 PM
⦁ Arts and Goods Vendors | 9 AM – 4 PM
⦁ Food Vendors | 10 AM – 4 PM
⦁ DJ Srikanth 11 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

New in 2024! Color packets are now included in the price of admission! 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. 

Please Note: No entry in to 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
Curry and Tikka
Sarabha’s Creamery
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Henna Artists:
Henna Nashville
Hetal’s Henna
Seemi Henna Art
Sofi’s Henna Tattoos

Arts and Goods Vendors:
GeminnaLLC
InFlair Boutique
Maharani Collections
Neha Singhania Interiors
Potpourri by Anisha
Ritzy Clutches
Sadguru Art
Suraj Spices and Teas

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

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