STEP RIGHT UP!
FATHERLAND FEST returns with Nashville’s queerest carnival, an evening of curious attractions, dazzling oddities and absolutely unnecessary amounts of showmanship.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 4–10 PM
1105 Fatherland St. | East Nashville
Feast your eyes on drag, live music, comedy, carnival games, a ferris wheel, sideshow spectacles and more queer entertainment than you can shake a corndog at.
And beneath all the spectacle is a damn good reason to show up: Fatherland Fest is an annual fundraiser benefiting Music City PrEP Clinic and its mission to help get Tennessee to zero new HIV transmissions.
This year’s spectacularly queer lineup will be headlined by Liberace & Liza: A Tribute, and joined by Yvie Oddly, DJ Griffin Green, the Music City PrEP Clinic Drag Nurses (Vidalia Anne Gentry, Cya Inhale, Shoshana Van De Blair, Zxa, Shelby Lá Banks, Amez, Justine Van De Blair), and Special Guest Lexi Von Simmons.
What to Expect:
FERRIS WHEEL & CARNIVAL GAMES
Try your luck, take a spin and embrace a little friendly debauchery.
SIDESHOW SPECTACLES
Curious attractions, roaming performers and unexpected oddities await around every corner.
DRAG, COMEDY & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
From the stage to the midway, there’s always something worth watching.
FOOD, DRINKS, MERCH, PRIZES & LOCAL VENDORS
Grab a bite, wet your whistle and wander the midway.
TICKETS & ADMISSION
Admission to the festival is FREE with RSVP at FatherlandFest.org.
Carnival games, rides and experiences require additional tickets or purchases, with proceeds benefiting Music City PrEP Clinic.
18+ TO ATTEND.
21+ TO DRINK.
BRING YOUR ID.
GENERAL FESTIVAL INFO
Music City Fatherland Fest takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4pm-10pm.
Corner of 11th and Fatherland Street in East Nashville
225 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Yes, all attendees must register for a ticket. Please note that Fatherland Fest’s suggested age limit is 18+.
Enter the following address into your navigation app of choice: 225 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Parking is available around the festival site; please be respectful of our neighbors and follow all posted signage.
Yes! We highly recommend using a rideshare to get to and from the festival.
Fatherland Fest is 18+ event. All guests will be required to present identification to enter festival footprint.
ONSITE POLICIES
This year’s spectacularly queer lineup will be headlined by Liberace & Liza: A Tribute, and joined by Yvie Oddly, DJ Griffin Green, the Music City PrEP Clinic Drag Nurses (Vidalia Anne Gentry, Cya Inhale, Shoshana Van De Blair, Zxa, Shelby Lá Banks, Amez, Justine Van De Blair), and Special Guest Lexi Von Simmons.
For more information on our full entertainment lineup, click here.
No. Outside food and alcohol are prohibited. Please see the full list of prohibited items before arriving, and be aware that all bags will be subject to search upon entry.
Yes, official festival merchandise is available for purchase.
Yes, restrooms are available on-site. Hand sanitizing stations are inside each restroom, and handicap restrooms will be available.
Plenty of food vendors and festival bars will sell water, soda, and alcoholic beverages.
Bags and backpacks are allowed and will be subject to search upon entry. Please review the full list of prohibited items before arriving for a stress-free entry.
We love pets, but given the heat and crowds, we kindly ask you to leave your pets at home. Service animals are permitted at your own discretion.
No. Smoking is prohibited at any event as it may disturb others in attendance.
Lost & found items should be brought to the festival’s main gate. Items will be held for 14 days following the event. Reach out to hello@goodneighborfestivals.com regarding lost and found items.
ALLOWED & PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are allowed at this event:
- Unopened or empty refillable water bottles
- Lawn chairs and blankets
- Bags and backpacks are allowed and will be subject to search upon entry
The following items and activities are prohibited at this event:
- Outside food or alcoholic beverages.
- Coolers
- Scooters/Bikes
- Amplified sound systems
- Disorderly conduct
- Littering
- Advertising, selling, or promoting any third-party product (including, but not limited to, food and beverage items)
- Fireworks
- Generators
- Grills or fryers
- Kerosene lamps or open flames of any kind
- Laser pointers
- Drones
- Noisemakers
- Tents, stand umbrellas, and tarps
- Weapons of any kind
Please be aware that all bags, backpacks, etc., will be subject to search upon entry into the festival. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will not be held for later pickup.
TICKETING
SECURITY MEASURES
The festival works closely with local authorities to ensure the safest possible experience. You’ll notice uniformed security throughout the event. They’re there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you need immediate assistance.
Please review the allowed and prohibited items list for a stress-free entry process, and email hello@goodneighborfestivals.com if you have questions. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will not be held for later pickup.
REMEMBER: You’re the eyes and ears of the festival. If you see something suspicious, say something.
HOW TO GET HELP
If you or a friend needs emergency assistance at the festival or if you see someone who looks like they need help, look for security personnel, any festival staff members, or anyone with a radio to assist you. Staff will call 911 in the event of an emergency.
A First Aid kit is located at the information tent.
For first aid, head to the entrance gate. Find a staff member or anyone with an event radio, we are happy to help you to the best of our ability.
I WANT TO GET INVOLVED
If you would like to be a Fatherland Fest sponsor, please contact us here.
If you would like to be a Fatherland Fest vendor, please contact us here.
If you would like to volunteer at Fatherland Fest, please contact us here.
YOU DIDN’T ANSWER MY QUESTION
Please reach out to hello@goodneighborfestivals.com with any remaining questions. Thanks!