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.
Founder’s Day & Michaelmas Tea
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn Founder's Day we honor Rugby, TN, founder Thomas Hughes (1822-1897) but also award someone else from recent history instrumental in propelling Historic Rugby and Hughes' now-renowned village into the…
Rugby Roundabout Cycling Event
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesPOSTPONED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th DUE TO WEATHER: The 2nd Annual Rugby Roundabout bicycle event will Pedal Up in Historic Rugby for a route through the back country roads of…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSunday Oct. 13 is the LAST BOWL FOR 2024, so don't miss it! Enjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on…
Third Saturday Hike with Jack & Jalen
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. October is a great time to hike with leaf colors starting…
Ghostly Gathering, SOLD OUT
(Both days have now SOLD OUT, so we'll look for you lucky folks with reservations soon!) Witness the spirits of Halloween and history at Historic Rugby's "Ghosty Gathering" all around…
Ghostly Gathering, SOLD OUT
(Both nights have now SOLD OUT, so we'll see you lucky folks with reservations soon!) Witness the spirits of Halloween and history at Historic Rugby's "Ghosty Gathering" all around the…
Historic Rugby Gala, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States(Sorry, but this event has reached capacity. Mark your calendar for November 2025!) Don't miss this annual festive fund-raiser for Historic Rugby. Included are a banquet meal, cocktails, a silent…
Third Saturday Hike w/Holly Taylor
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…
Thanksgiving Marketplace
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 29 & 30. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all…
Thanksgiving Marketplace & Holiday Tea
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 29 & 30. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all…
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…
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 7 and 14 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open…