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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‘Sordid Lives’ Play, Plateau Players
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis riotously funny dark comedy is a cult classic, following a wonderfully dysfunctional Texas family navigating scandal, secrets and the aftermath of a spectacularly undignified death. The laughs don't let…
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‘Sordid Lives’ Play, Plateau Players
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis riotously funny dark comedy is a cult classic, following a wonderfully dysfunctional Texas family navigating scandal, secrets and the aftermath of a spectacularly undignified death. The laughs don't let…
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Archaeology Program at Kellogg’s Crack
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSomething new for this year: the Tennessee Division of Archaeology will do a hands-on program to catalog any archaeological materials at the small, disturbed area near the rock face at Kellogg's Crack and then work to reclaim the area to a more natural appearance. "In our experience this has discouraged future disturbance," said Travis Bow,…
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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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
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British Car Show & Tea Table Setting Contest
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesBritish automobiles will converge on Rugby in all classes for this 15th annual admiration of U.K. motoring. It's free and a great family experience. See everything from MGs to Rolls Royces, Minis, Morrises and lots in between. Spectator admission is free. Got a British car or motorbike? You can enter it later with info to…
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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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Muses & Magicians variety show
Gazebo on Rugby Parkway 1343 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesCome to the gazebo at Historic Rugby and amuse yourself with Muses & Magicians – a variety show featuring live music, dance, and spoken word performances. Showtime is 7 p.m. EDT. Featuring local musical artists: Gerald Hanwright, Annie Motto, Stephen Phillips & the dancing dithyrambler. With special guest, author & poet Kristen Reid. FREE show,…
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Grill Rugby, Sat. & Sun.
Uffington House 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States2026 marks the seventh annual “Grill Rugby: Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is scheduled for two…
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Grill Rugby, Sat. & Sun.
Uffington House 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States2026 marks the seventh annual “Grill Rugby: Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is scheduled for two…
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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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Cemetery Lantern Tour Sept. 19
Laurel Dale Cemetery Laurel Dale Cemetery Road, Rugby, TN, United StatesOnce a year this event shares more of Rugby's true stories about real people of the past than any other. Hear in their own words from letters, diaries & other…