Fall for Cheekwood
Celebrating its 13th year in 2026, Fall for Cheekwood is an old-fashioned fall festival. Families come together for an afternoon of fun and friendship with timeless autumnal activities, like hayrides, live bluegrass music, lawn games, cocktails, a BBQ Dinner, and more!
October 4, 2026 | 4:30 – 7 PM | Rain or Shine
Special thanks to the 2026 Fall for Cheekwood Chairs
Kate & Hank Ingram and Ryan & Barrett Wood
What does Fall for Cheekwood support?
Fall for Cheekwood raises funds for Cheekwood’s dynamic community education and outreach programs, like Destination Cheekwood.
Destination Cheekwood offers free field trips to all school groups from Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Children in grades pre-K through 12 spend the day at Cheekwood in the best outdoor classroom, learning about art, history, and science. Students can learn about pollinators and garden ecosystems, understand how trees communicate, explore multiculturalism in the Blevins Japanese Garden, and more. Every field trip curriculum meets state standards and is led by trained educators.
In 2025, Cheekwood welcomed 10,883 students from 188 schools, thanks in large part to the generosity of our donors like you! To learn more about Destination Cheekwood, click here.
Support Education at Cheekwood!
If you can’t attend Fall for Cheekwood but would like to support Cheekwood’s education programming, you may make a donation by clicking the link below!
