These annual events have us bidding January a sweet goodbye as we eagerly await the days of February. Make room on your calendar for plethora of cultural and art events, family fun, chili and wine this month. For even more events, including concerts, trunk shows and more, check out the StyleBlueprint calendar of events. We will update the events listed below with 2016 dates as they become available.
Cheers to February! | Image via the Nashville Wine Auction
Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville | February 12-14, 2016
For three days, the Music City Center will be filled with spectacular gardens, fine antiques and horticultural items. With 150+ exhibitors, renowned experts and fabulous gardens, this annual show offers design inspiration, antique finds and access to top experts in the fields of garden and design. Run-of-Show Tickets are $20/person. For tickets and more information, visit antiquesandgardenshow.com
Nashville Chili Festival | February 8, 2015
Warm up this month with chili tasting, live music, beer and a pepper eating contest at the Nashville Chili Festival. Held at Yazoo Brewing Company, the festival will have activities for all ages, so bring the kids. If you believe your chili stands out among the rest, whip up five gallons and enter the tasting contest. Purchase general admission tickets for $15 and spend $35 for general admission, plus four brew tickets. nashvillechilifestival.com
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k | February 13, 2016
This race will give you something worth running for. Say goodbye to water and bananas at the finish line and say hello to piles of rich, melty chocolate. Enjoy an early morning run through Nashville and be rewarded at the post-race party with decadent fondue and live music. Pricing starts at $34 for the 5K and $54 for the 15K. Get your tickets early for better pricing and discounts! hotchocolate15k.com/nashville
Pairings: The Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend | February 25-27, 2016
At the end of the month, The Nashville Wine Auction invites wine and food lovers to attend their three-day annual event, Pairings: The Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend. The weekend will kick off with a Private Vintner Dinner on Thursday, followed by a Wined UP! party with the vintners, including a silent/live auction, wine tasting and bites, and live music at the Rosewall on Friday. The weekend will end on Saturday with Pairings, which includes a wine reception, dinner and an auction. nashvillewineauction.com
First Saturday Art Crawl | First Saturday January-December
From January –through December, we find ourselves looking forward to the first Saturday of each month, when we have an excuse to check out our favorite galleries around downtown. Each month, we will be stopping by The Arts Company, Rymer Gallery, Tinney Contemporary, Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery, and dozens of additional galleries for their new exhibits! This event is free. www.nashvilledowntown.com
Nashville Flea Market | Third Saturday January-December
Each month, the Tennessee State Fairgrounds fills with dealers and vendors from more than 30 states to sell gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, furniture and hundreds of other items. Held the third Saturday of each month, you never know what treasures you will find at the Nashville Flea Market! styleblueprint.com/nashville-flea-market
