About Touch of Brews: The Story Behind Nashville's Festival Day
One Saturday every fall, we bring together exceptional live music, cold craft brews, local makers, and a day the whole family can enjoy. Here’s who we are and why we do it.
From day one
How Touch of Brews Started
Touch of Brews was born from a simple idea: Nashville deserved a craft beer festival that didn’t leave anyone at home.
Most beer festivals are 21 and up. We wanted the opposite: a day where parents catch a great set with a cold beer in hand, kids burn energy in their own zone, dogs nap in the shade, and local makers and food trucks turn a park lawn into a block party. That blend of exceptional music, kid friendly experiences, craft vendors, and cold beverages has been the heart of Touch of Brews since day one.
The festival has grown with Nashville, from our roots in the city’s beloved parks to our home today on the historic grounds of Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. The venue changed. The vibe never did.
And we’ve got the receipts: this is year six, and every one of them is documented. See for yourself in the 2024 rewind and the 2025 recap, then come add your family to the 2026 photo album.
come as you are, bring everybody.
What we stand for
What Makes Touch of Brews Different
Four promises we make to every person who walks through the gates.
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Every Age Belongs Here
A dedicated Kids Zone, all ages admission, and kids 12 and under free. Family friendly is not a footnote for us. It is the whole point.
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Real Live Music
A multi-genre lineup of working bands playing full sets, from jam and roots to soul and rock, all day long.
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Cold Brews, Done Well
Craft beer, canned cocktails, and non alcoholic options, so every taste in your crew is covered.
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Local First
Nashville food trucks and a Shakedown Street market of local craft vendors. Your festival dollars stay in Middle Tennessee.
A festival with a purpose
Giving Back to Nashville
Touch of Brews has always put its proceeds to work for the city that shows up for it. Every ticket supports the preservation of the green spaces and historic places that make Nashville worth celebrating, including the grounds we call home.
So when you raise a glass with us, you’re also investing in the parks, lawns, and landmarks your kids will grow up with.
Who's behind it
The Team Behind the Festival
Produced by Rhizome Productions
The Nashville event team behind some of Middle Tennessee’s favorite festivals, including the East Nashville Beer Festival. We produce days people circle on the calendar.
Presented by Dogfish Head
Our presenting partner, Dogfish Head Beer and Cocktails, brings the craft credentials, keeping the beverage lineup as interesting as the music.
We keep good company. Over the years, Touch of Brews has poured, partnered, and played alongside names like Terrapin Beer Co., Hollywood Feed, M.L. Rose, Waterbird, Ben & Jerry’s, and Lightning 100, and we’re proud that partners keep coming back.
Come see for yourself
Join Us at Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson
One Saturday. Live music, craft brews, food trucks, local makers, a Kids Zone, and the dog. September 26, 2026 in Donelson, Nashville.
Sept 26, 2026 · Two Rivers Mansion, Donelson
Be Part of the Story This Year
Grab your 2-for-1 tickets and make Touch of Brews your family’s fall tradition.