Nashwood

HIGHWOOD TRANSFORMS INTO NASHVILLE’S HONKY TONK ROW FOR
EIGHTH ANNUAL NASHWOOD MUSIC AND FOOD FEST

Free music indoors and outdoors
Southern-inspired food & drink specials
Labor Day Weekend, August 29 - 31, Downtown Highwood

Musicians from around the country descend upon Highwood once again as Celebrate Highwood transforms Downtown Highwood into Nashville’s Honky Tonk Row for the Eighth Annual Nashwood (Nashville+Highwood) Music and Food Fest. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and hats over Labor Day Weekend, August 29-August 31, for three days of FREE live country, bluegrass, blues and classic, contemporary and Southern rock music, as well as Southern inspired food and drink specials.

The sounds of Nashville will permeate the air as music lovers stroll the streets of Downtown Highwood enjoying FREE performances throughout many venues with live music indoors and outdoors, all within a 48-hour time frame. There are no cover charges, but in true Nashville style, tips are always welcome to support the musicians!  Nashwood will run Friday: 5 PM-bar close, Saturday: 2 PM-bar close, Sunday: 2-8 PM.

New this year, Honky Tonk Tots area will offer kid friendly entertainment on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 12 PM.  Located on the patio in front of Tala Coffee and Billy Brick’s Pizza, it will feature family friendly performances by Little Miss Ann (Saturday 10:30 AM – 11 AM) and Miss Jamie's Farm (Sunday 10:30 - 11:15 AM). Giggles Play will also be on-site, offering sensory play activities.

Participating businesses offering live music include: Participating locations include: 28 Mile Distilling Co., Ami Jerusalem Street Food, Beermiscuous, Bella Via, Billy Bricks, Broken Tee Brewing Co., Buffo’s, Clucker’s, La Plancha Loca, La Casa de Isaac, The Merchant, Mojo’s Vinyl Bar, Nite N’ Gale, Santi’s Gardens, Scotty’s on Sheridan, Tala Coffee Roasters, Tattoo Art Collective, The Toadstool Pub, The Wooden Nickel and Teddy O’Brian’s.

View the full weekend schedule including band line up and venue list and check out the venue map just below.

A special thanks to Celebrate Highwood sponsors that help make producing Nashwood possible including Highland Park Bank & Trust, Jim Beam, J. Blanton Plumbing, Porsche Exchange and Woodstock Goods.

Highwood encourages attendees to take Uber, Lyft, public transportation, or walk or ride bikes along the enhanced Green Bay Trail  - Robert McLory Bike Trail which leads straight into the heart of Highwood. Ride the Metra north or south to the Highwood station, or take a Pace Bus. Free parking is available but spots are limited!