Sumner Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

1Hendersonville Arts Festival

May 10, 10am – 5pm, May 11, 11am – 5pm
Sanders Ferry Park, 513 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville

The Hendersonville Arts Festival is a vibrant art-focused event that showcases American handcrafts and fine art while uniting art lovers, collectors, tourists, and the local community for an elevated and accessible art experience.

Selected artisans from across the country will feature works including ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and furniture. The event is family friendly and includes art installations, workshops, fun kid-friendly art projects and more throughout the weekend.

Everything is better with music and these performances by local artist are sure to have you bopping while you’re shopping.

Saturday, May 10
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Madeline Rae
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Sam Foster
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Sara Jean Kelley
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Josie James & Carter Elliott
Sunday, May 11
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Ali Murphy
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Zoe Ny
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Melissa Erin
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Sarah Gray

For updates, vendor applications, and volunteer information, visit here.

2Little Sprouts Community Garden

Photo from Facebook Event

Saturday, May 10
10:30a
VFW 73 New Shackle Island Rd, 37075

Little Sprouts is hosting a gardening club meeting. They had their first ever meeting last weekend. This is the perfect opportunity for kids to learn about gardening. This weekend’s event includes learning about seeds and what they need to grow, decorating your own flower pot for your seeds and planting vegetables in the garden beds. For more information, visit them on Facebook or contact Amanda and [email protected].

3Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, May 10, 8am – 11am
Number One Fire Department, 1314 Douglas Bend Rd, Gallatin

On May 10, 2025 the members of Number One Fire Department will be serving up their “Almost Famous” pancakes and sausage with coffee and orange juice from 8am to 11am.

This fundraiser helps us maintain equipment and the department’s readiness to respond to emergencies.

4Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Photo from Facebook Event

Saturday, May 10
1pm – 5pm
South Water Manor
562 South Water Avenue, Gallatin

Enjoy a sweet afternoon celebrating mom at South Water Manor on Saturday, May 10th. Bakery made finger sandwiches, pastries, and sweets, served with your choice of hot or iced tea, served buffet style with seating at beautifully decorated tables. Make a bouquet or grab one to go from Black Tie Floral’s custom designed flower bar! Jewelry pop up, boutique shopping, and photo opportunities are available to help capture the memories you’ll be sure to make! Tickets encouraged, but everyone is welcome to come. Tickets available on the hour at 1, 2, 3, & 4:00.

5Renaissance Festival

Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11
10 am – 6 pm
2135 New Castle Road, Arrington

Travel back to 16th Century England where the Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks and swords; to jewels and unique forms of art. A variety of flavors, aromas and tastes greet festivalgoers as the voices of renaissance musicians and merrymakers echo through the trees.

Find tickets here.