Goats Music and More Festival

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UniqueLewisburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesThis festival's premise is genuinely
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Goats Music and More Festival in Lewisburg

Goats, Music and More is an annual fall fair held on a Friday and Saturday in October at Rock Creek Park in Lewisburg, Tennessee, seat of Marshall County. The event celebrates the fainting goat, a distinctive breed developed in Marshall County, with country and bluegrass music headliners, vendors, and goat-related activities drawing visitors from around the country.

The fainting goat is one of the more unusual heritage animal breeds in American agriculture, and it was developed in Marshall County, Tennessee.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This festival's premise is genuinely unusual: it exists to celebrate the fainting goat, also called the myotonic goat, a breed that was developed in Marshall County and is known for a harmless genetic condition that causes its muscles to briefly stiffen, and the animal to topple over, when startled

02

The mystery stays covered

Marshall County leaned into that quirky local heritage animal rather than downplaying it, building an annual fair around the breed alongside a full country and bluegrass music lineup, past headliners have included established Nashville recording artists, on the grounds of Rock Creek Park

03

The city starts moving

The county is also home to the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association, making Lewisburg one of the few places in the country where two distinct heritage livestock breeds anchor local identity and tourism

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair's defining tradition is showcasing the fainting goat itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

exhibiting and celebrating a heritage breed that originated locally rather than treating goats as a generic petting-zoo attraction

The sacred route

Living ritual

Pairing a livestock-heritage celebration with a full concert lineup

The local code

Living ritual

rather than keeping music and agriculture as separate events

Tradition 5

Living ritual

has also become the fair's signature format

Tradition 6

Living ritual

reflecting Marshall County's broader identity as a community shaped by distinctive animal breeds

Tradition 7

Living ritual

both the fainting goat and the Tennessee Walking Horse

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Goats Music and More Festival, plan transport around the exact Lewisburg venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Early-to-mid October in Middle Tennessee brings cool mornings and mild, sometimes warm, afternoons, so light layers work well: a t-shirt with a jacket or flannel for the evening concert...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Goats Music and More Festival, stay near the part of Lewisburg 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 map35.45 N, 86.79 WOpen in Google Maps

Lewisburg, TN

Nearest airportBNA — Nashville
TransportFor Goats Music and More Festival, plan transport around the exact Lewisburg venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Goats Music and More Festival, stay near the part of Lewisburg you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lewisburg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lewisburg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearEarly-to-mid October in Middle Tennessee brings cool mornings and mild, sometimes warm, afternoons, so light layers work well: a t-shirt with a jacket or flannel for the evening concert. Since the fair is held on park grounds rather than paved streets, closed-toe shoes suited to grass and uneven ground are recommended over sandals.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 Goats Music and More Festival?

Goats Music and More Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Goats Music and More Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lewisburg, 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?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lewisburg, TN

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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Official URLgoatsmusicandmore.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
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