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 29th annual National Cornbread Festival!

MUSIC

COOK OFF

FUN

NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL HOURS

SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT • SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT

Purchase Presale Tickets Today!

Say goodbye to long lines and hello to cornbread heaven! Snag your one- or two-day pass now and get ready to indulge. This year's festival is serving up something extra special: add-on experiences for Cornbread Alley and Lodge's brand-new BBQ Alley in Lodge Corner. Trust us—your taste buds will thank you!

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NEW THIS YEAR
Two-Day Bundle

Two days for the price of ONE! Enjoy:

Admission for Saturday and Sunday
Cornbread Alley - Savor the star of the show with one ticket to Cornbread Alley, where you can sample creative cornbread variations prepared by talented cooks from our local civic groups. From traditional Southern-style to innovative fusion flavors, discover why cornbread is so much more than just a side dish.
NEW: Lodge Cast Iron’s BBQ Alley - Your pass includes one ticket to the "The Pitt Stop" in Lodge Cast Iron Corner, where smoky, mouthwatering barbecue takes center stage. Experience the perfect pairing of barbecue crafted in authentic Lodge Cast Iron cookware.

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!

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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
Events for the Whole Family

From 5K from Fondo, find all the events that you can be apart of throughout the weekend!

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NEW THIS YEAR - GBO Team Series Fishing tournament

Inaugural Fish Tennessee GBO Team Series: A 5-Fish Team Tournament on Lake Guntersville, April 26th and 27th in South Pittsburg, TN! Full field will fish on Saturday and top 25 will fish on Sunday. $15,ooo for 1st Place!

Register Here

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

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL 2025 MERCH

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.