RC Cola MoonPie Festival

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UniqueBell Buckle
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesFew festivals anywhere are built around a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

RC Cola MoonPie Festival in Bell Buckle

The RC Cola-MoonPie Festival is a one-day festival held on the third Saturday in June in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, a small Victorian railroad town in Bedford County. Organized by the Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce, it celebrates the classic Southern pairing of an ice-cold RC Cola and a MoonPie with a parade, live music, contests, and the ceremonial cutting of the World's Largest MoonPie.

Bell Buckle is a tiny Victorian railroad town in Bedford County, Tennessee, known for preserved 19th-century storefronts, antique shops, and the Webb School, a boarding school that has anchored the community since it relocated there in 1886.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few festivals anywhere are built around a single snack pairing: RC Cola and MoonPie became linked in Southern culture through blues and country lyrics referencing the two as a working person's treat, and Bell Buckle, a town of only a few hundred people, has turned that pairing into a full-day celebration now marking roughly three decades of history

02

The mystery stays covered

The day opens with a certified 10-mile and 5K race, moves through a parade and the coronation of a festival King and Queen, and builds to its signature finale: the cutting and free distribution of the World's Largest MoonPie

03

The city starts moving

A 'farthest traveled' contest each year underscores how far the festival's reputation has spread from this one-stoplight Victorian town known otherwise for antiques and quilts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's central ritual is the cutting of the World's Largest MoonPie at the close of the day

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a free-dessert tradition unique to this event

The sacred route

Living ritual

Other recurring customs include the coronation of a festival King and Queen following the parade

The local code

Living ritual

a 'farthest traveled' contest that rewards visitors who journeyed the longest distance to attend

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and a runners' breakfast of biscuits served alongside the festival's namesake RC Colas and MoonPies rather than typical race-day fare

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For RC Cola MoonPie Festival, plan transport around the exact Bell Buckle venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Mid-June in Middle Tennessee is hot and humid, so lightweight, breathable clothing, shorts, and sunglasses are typical; runners in the morning race wear standard warm-weather running gear. A...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For RC Cola MoonPie Festival, stay near the part of Bell Buckle you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.59 N, 86.35 WOpen in Google Maps

Bell Buckle, TN

Nearest airportBNA — Nashville
TransportFor RC Cola MoonPie Festival, plan transport around the exact Bell Buckle venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor RC Cola MoonPie Festival, stay near the part of Bell Buckle you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bell Buckle via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bell Buckle, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearMid-June in Middle Tennessee is hot and humid, so lightweight, breathable clothing, shorts, and sunglasses are typical; runners in the morning race wear standard warm-weather running gear. A hat or visor is common for the parade and outdoor games, since much of the day is spent standing in direct summer sun on the town's small streets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is RC Cola MoonPie Festival?

RC Cola MoonPie Festival is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does RC Cola MoonPie Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Bell Buckle, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bell Buckle, TN

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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