Start making plans to visit us in South Pittsburg, TN this spring! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival.  Located 30 miles west of Chattanooga, TN, this quaint southern town will host a celebration of cornbread, often considered the cornerstone of southern cuisine.

We have something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo – you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! We can’t wait to welcome you to the 28th annual National Cornbread Festival!

FUN

NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL HOURS

SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT • SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT

  • Presale Tickets

    Skip the line and pre-purchase your tickets single day or 2-day tickets to the 2025 National Cornbread Festival. Tickets can also be purchased at the festival throughout the weekend!

    Purchase Tickets

  • Parking + Directions

    This year our fun family festival is even more accessible with the addition of large parking areas, traffic control, and shuttles to and from the festival. Parking is always FREE!

    Learn More

  • 2025 Schedule

    Your weekend can be as full or relaxed as you’d like. Use this schedule to plan what you want to see and when you need to be there. Find the fun!

    Full Schedule

download the official National Cornbread Festival app from the Apple or Google Play store!

See what people are saying…

"SO. MUCH. CORNBREAD. Like ALL the cornbread is here. Best to get here for the festival as early as possible."

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“So much to see. Love tasting all the different types of cornbread. I always find one of a kind items. Can't wait for the next year!!!”

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“I've been attending this festival for the last five years….An event that all ages will enjoy.”

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  • The National Cornbread Festival takes place in South Pittsburg, TN during the last full weekend in April each year. Check out festival hours and information here.

  • As much as we love our furry friends, pets are not allowed on festival grounds. Only service animals will be allowed into the festival. Please make plans for your pets prior to the festival.

  • Yes! Free parking is available for the festival. Plan to arrive early as the best parking can fill quickly. Parking attendants are available to direct you. Buses run from our outer lots every 15 minutes. For more parking information, visit our parking page.

2025 SPONSORS

2025 SPONSORS

corporate sponsors

Festival Sponsors

To become a sponsor or for more information, please contact
Samantha Rector
SRector@svalleyec.com

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