Events, Hiking, Performances, Teas & Talks on the scenic Cumberland Plateau
Historic Rugby hosts a series of hikes, outdoor events, performances, teas, galas, lectures and other events. Find your niche of interest below! Our schedule (all times Eastern) is below but subject to updates, so check back often.
Events
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Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
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Third Saturday Hike w/Randy Hedgepath
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Fall into winter is a great time to go hiking…fewer then…
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Christmas at Rugby & Holiday Dinner
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn the first two Saturdays in December, the historic settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, will come alive with Christmas spirit and celebrate the holidays as if it were still 1880, the…
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Mike McGill’s Christmas Spectacular
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMike McGill returns to the Johnson Theatre stage in the Rugby Visitor Centre on December 13 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open to the…
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Trail Building Workshop, CANCELLED
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesFor today only (Friday, Dec. 19) this workshop is now cancelled on account of high winds. Saturday's session is still on. Join Travis Bow, Stewardship Ecologist for the state Division of…
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Trail Building Workshop
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin Travis Bow, Stewardship Ecologist for the state Division of Natural Areas, to help work on trails in the Rugby State Natural Area. He'll supply tools & expertise, but wear boots…
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Dashing Through the Snow
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesWelcome to the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas, where it is Christmas 365 days a year! Written by Jones, Hope, Wooten, "Dashing Through the Snow," follows the chaos and antics…
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New Year’s Eve Cabaret SOLD OUT
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSorry but this event is now SOLD OUT. See all you lucky reservation holders Dec. 31 by 7 p.m. Eastern in Rugby! Actors Co-op & Friends: New Year’s Eve Cabaret…
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New Year’s Day Hike
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area for a little hike to welcome in 2026. We'll start at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 Central) to be fresh from the previous…
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Trail Workshop
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMeet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern at the Visitor Centre. We’ll be clearing obstructions out of the Laurel Branch Trail and finishing up trail clearing following major sawing of fallen trees…
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Chili Cook-Off & Auction, Taste or Enter, Feb. 7
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby's Fourth Annual Chili Cook-Off seeks tasters to vote on their favorites, and 20 entrants to bring a crock pot with your unique take on this tasty winter dish! PLEASE…
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Trail Cleanup Workshop Day
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area for a fresh look at the Allerton Ridge Trail where we'll mostly be clearing up any newly fallen limbs and checking…