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Touch Of Brews Festival is Back This October

The 5th annual Touch of Brews Festival makes its triumphant return to Sevier Park 93021 Lealand Ln., Nashville) on Saturday, Oct. 4.

This fan favorite festival celebrates the harmonious blend of exceptional music and craft beers by Dogfish Head, promising attendees a weekend of local and national musical acts in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.

“The beauty of Touch of Brews is that it’s steeped in love, inclusion and family, and this is integral to our event,” says Rhizome Productions. “So, yes, bring the dogs! Bring the kids!”

Plus, activities for kids!

Amidst all the other offerings, Touch of Brews provides a large free Kids Zone run by local educators offering arts and crafts and controlled chaos as well as face painting, 9 hole mini golf course, and sensory play stations. The kids zone will be open the entirety of the festival for those early and latecomer to the fun.

The Adventure Science Center will also be on site with hands-on activities as well as the popular instrument petting zoo led by the team at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

What about the music, man?

Music enthusiasts will enjoy an eclectic lineup of musicians covering many genres and generations. Artists and bands include Gabe Dixon, Paul McDonald, Sneezy, Certainly So and more.

Plus, Nashville and Franklin School Of Rock children set to open up the festivities at 11:30 a.m. with talented musicians ranging from 6 to 17 years old.

Of course, no Touch of Brews would be complete without the NashvIlle Is Dead super group project to close it all out.

Adults are $18.38, kids 12 and under are FREE at touchofbrews.com.

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.