Nashville's former Kenny Rogers estate is opening its gates to a free, all-day food festival Saturday, turning a normally private 60-acre property into a one-day global tasting tour. Copperline Ranch's Eat Around the World Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with food, music, drinks and family-friendly ranch activities on the menu.
According to Nashville Lifestyles, the festival will bring food trucks, international flavors, local vendors, cocktails and live music to Copperline Ranch in Hermitage. Admission is free, making this one of the easier ways to spend a Saturday sampling Nashville's broader culinary scene without committing to a pricey ticket.
The ranch's official site describes Copperline Ranch as the former private estate of country legend Kenny Rogers, set on 60 acres just minutes from Nashville. The property is typically positioned as an event and production venue, so opening it to the public for a food-focused festival gives locals a rare look at one of the area's more unusual backdrops.
Food Trucks, Live Music And Plenty Of Ranch Activities
A listing from Visit Music City says the event will include food trucks, vendors, live music and drinks from Drink Dispatch. Families can also expect farm animals, pony rides, hayrides and a custom hat bar, because apparently a global food tour is better with a little ranch cosplay.
The festival is billed as Copperline Ranch's first public event, with the grounds serving as both the setting and part of the experience. Guests can wander the property, grab food and drinks, listen to music and make an afternoon of it rather than treating the event as a quick stop between errands.
What To Know Before You Go
Eat Around the World Festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Copperline Ranch, and entry is free; food, drinks and other activities may be purchased separately.
With a country-music landmark as its backdrop and a menu built around international flavors, the event is aiming for something broader than a standard food-truck gathering. It is part festival, part ranch open house and part excuse to show up hungry.
