Fall for Cheekwood
October 4, 2026 | 4:30 – 7 PM | Rain or Shine
Celebrating its 13th year in 2026, Fall for Cheekwood is a classic fall festival where families gather to make memories and enjoy the very best of the season while supporting educational programs for thousands of students.
Spend the afternoon exploring festive favorites, including tractor hayrides, a hay slide, sack races, face painting, lawn games, and children’s activities with prizes. Take in the autumn beauty of Cheekwood’s seasonal displays, including the Marigold River, Jack-O’-Lantern Topiary, and charming Pumpkin Village. Relax with live music, a delicious Edley’s BBQ dinner, and cocktails, and capture the magic of the day with complimentary fall family photos.
It’s an unforgettable event filled with fun, friendship, and family traditions.
Tickets start at $125 for adults and $30 for youth.
Patron opportunities range from $500 to $5000.
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!
Thank you to our Supporting Patrons
As of September 23, 2026
Sandra Schatten Foundation
Lindsey & Charles Webb
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Keith
Portraits, Inc.
Sara & Richard Bovender
Drs. Lauren & Edmund Jackson
Sarah & Drew Lawrence
John & Stephanie Thompson
Connie & Nick Deidiker
Edward D. Lanquist, Jr.
Camille & Aaron Barrett
Clara & Wesley Belden
Matt & Macey Benton
Samantha & Chris Boyd
Richard & Judith Bracken
Catherine & Austin Branstetter
Margaret Anne Byerly
Hilary & Alex Chiang
Kayla & Donnie Counts
Caroline & Aaron Dale
Sarah & Scott Dalton
Robin & Travis Dunn
The Emmetsberger Family
Amelia & Todd Falk
Robert & Kelsey Finger
Wes & Claire Finley
Mr. & Mrs. Kiel Andrew Fisher
Fox Family
The Gildenberg Family
Nick & Katie Gomes
The Hardy Family
Christopher, Holly & Isabelle Ing
Mariel & Bucky Ingram
Hannah & Seph Kestner
Anthony & Hayley Landsberg
Erik & Sheila Larson
Lund Family
Caroline & Andrew Mazey
Caroline & Hayes McWilliams
Madelyn & Greg Mencio
The Miller Family
Andrea & David Nosbusch
Oliver & Hallie Oldacre
Molly & John Ramsey
Brad & Annsley Reynolds
Helen & Rod Roudi
Emerson & Chris Scales
Smith Family
Danielle Spence
Alyson & Ben Stevens
2026 Sponsors
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