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FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 24: A view of festival goers during day one of the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 24, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)

What to Know About Pilgrimage Festival 2024

The Pilgrimage Music Festival returns to Franklin’s Harlinsdale Farm this weekend, Sept 27 & 28, 2024, featuring live music from national touring acts including Dave Matthews Band, Noah Kahan, Hozier, Need to Breathe, Coin and more.

In addition, kids & families can enjoy children’s music, activities and other fun programming at the “Franklin Fun Farm” area! See the full schedule below.

Franklin Fun Farm Schedule

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock Youth Bands + DJs
  • 2 – 2:10 p.m. – Story Time with Williamson County Library
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders, T-Rac, + Blue Crew Drumline
  • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Beyond Wings Aerialist & Hoola Hoop Dancers
  • 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock: The Fox Gloves

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock Youth Bands + DJs
  • 2 – 2:10 p.m. – Story Time with Williamson County Library
  • 2:30 – 3 p.m. – Magic Show!
  • 3:15 – 4 p.m. – Fiddle Frenzy Youth String Jam
  • 4:10 – 5:10 p.m. – Colorful Hats Juggling & Balancing Act
  • 5:30 – 6 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock: Red Hot Chili Dogs

Before you head out for the festivities, here is a few more things to remember about the festival. Be sure to download the Pilgrimage Festival app here for Apple and here for Android for the latest updates and to create your schedule for the day.

New for this year! Lockers. 

Charging lockers provide a place for you and your friends to store your freshly scored merchandise, jackets, bags, and more while also charging phones, battery banks, and other devices. Each locker is equipped with a 3-in-1 USB charging cable that features type C, lightning (Apple), and micro USB connectors. You’ll enjoy freedom with your locker throughout festival hours and come and go as you please. Please, no perishable food or beverages inside the lockers. Ahead of the festival, reserve one here. 

Here are other things to know about the festival.

What NOT to bring.

These items are not allowed into Pilgrimage Festival:

  • NO glass admitted
  • NO aerosol cans
  • NO outside alcohol
  • NO outside food or drinks
  • NO sporting equipment
  • NO umbrellas
  • NO knives/weapons/guns
  • NO chains/chain wallets
  • NO tents
  • NO laser pointers
  • NO SLRs, professional cameras, video cameras or GoPros
  • NO selfie sticks or tripods
  • NO pets (with the exception of service animals)
  • NO drugs & drug paraphernalia
  • NO backpacks (18L or larger)
  • NO musical equipment/instruments
  • NO fireworks/paper lanterns
  • NO bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc.
  • NO drones, remote control aircraft, cars or toys
  • NO coolers
  • NO promotional items/flyers

What IS Allowed.

These items are allowed into Pilgrimage Festival:

  • YES blankets (maximum size for individual blankets is 8′x 10′)
  • YES low-backed chairs only (under 30″)
  • YES backpacks (under 18L)
  • YES small digital or film cameras
  • YES sunblock (non-aerosol)
  • YES empty refillable water bottles
  • YES 1 factory-sealed water bottle, camelbacks
  • YES baby food/formula (no glass)
  • YES food for medical purposes
  • YES service animals
  • YES purses and handbags (subject to search upon entrance)
  • YES mobile phones and chargers
  • YES hand sanitizer and baby wipes
  • YES baby strollers and wagons with accompanying child

Entry & Re-entry?

Patrons will be allowed exit and re-entry privileges. Entrance into the entertainment area is controlled by security, festival, and ticketing personnel. All entrants must wear a valid event wristband. All entrants are subject to a pat down, wanding and bag search upon entering the entertainment area. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival reserves the right to search all people and property to ensure the security of all attendees. Patrons must scan their wristband when exiting the festival if they wish to re-enter that same day.

Alchohol rules.

  • NO UNDERAGE DRINKING IS PERMITTED
  • ALL LAWS WILL BE ENFORCED
  • NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED
  • Over 21 ID wristbands will be available upon entering the festival at a designated location, please have your ID available at all times.
  • PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
  • Persons will not be allowed to enter the festival if they are intoxicated or pose a threat to themselves or others. Persons found to be intoxicated in the entertainment space will be escorted out without refund.

Lost Child Station.

There is a Lost Child Station at the main Information Booth on the Festival Grounds. Information booths are shown on the attendee map.

No Chair Zones.

Signs will designate the standing/dancing zone in front of the main stages. This area is first come first served. Chairs and blankets are allowed outside of the no chair zone and in most other areas of the park.

Addition rules to know.

  • NO unapproved vending including the sale or re-sale of alcoholic beverages
  • NO fighting or threatening behavior: any person found fighting will be evicted from the festival without refund
  • NO disorderly or disruptive behavior
  • Any person found to be in possession of a weapon will be subject to a criminal investigation and immediately evicted from the event without refund
  • Any attempt to enter with prohibited items is subject to confiscation and will be asked to leave
  • Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods are prohibited

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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 4-year-old Ezra and baby Norah.