Whole Hog Festival
The Whole Hog Festival is an annual community celebration in Spring Hill, Tennessee, bringing together delicious barbecue, live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Typically held in October at Oaklawn Mansion, the festival is a popular fall tradition that celebrates good food and community while raising support for The Well Outreach food pantry. Guests can enjoy slow-smoked whole hog barbecue, pork-themed treats, local food trucks, and a regional craft fair featuring a wide variety of vendors and handmade goods.
Beyond the food, the festival offers an exciting lineup of entertainment and activities for all ages. Visitors can listen to live music, explore an antique tractor show, and take part in crowd favorites such as the hog-calling and bacon-eating contests. Families can enjoy a large kids’ zone, petting zoo, foam parties, a bucking hog ride, and appearances from princess characters. With festivities happening throughout the day, the Whole Hog Festival is a fun way to enjoy the fall season while supporting an important local cause.
Whole Hog Festival Details
Date
Typically held in October.
Location
Oaklawn Mansion, 3331 Denning Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174.
Presented By
The Well Outreach.
Cost
Admission is typically available at the door. Children age 5 and under are free; ticket prices for students and adults may vary by year.
Who It’s For
Families, barbecue lovers, craft shoppers, music fans, and anyone looking for a fun community event with activities for all ages.
What to Expect
Enjoy slow-smoked whole hog barbecue, food trucks, bacon-themed treats, live music, a regional craft fair, an antique tractor show, hog-calling and bacon-eating contests, a kids’ zone, petting zoo, foam fun, a bucking hog ride, and more.
Good to Know
The festival typically runs from 10 am to 5 pm and is a rain-or-shine event, with no refunds due to weather. The event supports The Well Outreach food pantry and offers activities and entertainment throughout the day.
