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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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…
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Italian Wine Tasting Benefit SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesPlease note: This event has now SOLD OUT. Hope to see all with reservations here soon! Embark on a sensory tour of Italy’s diverse wine landscape! Led by certified Sommelier…
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Opening Day Road Bowling Tournament
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesHistoric Rugby reopens for 2026 with a special day of activities including a Road Bowling Tournament. Tours of the historic buildings will be offered. Join in the fun and bring…
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Men’s Irish Road Bowling State Tryouts
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesA first for Rugby & for the State of Tennessee: Solo Male Tryouts for Tennessee state qualifiers in Irish Road Bowling. Winners go on to compete in Morgantown, West Virginia, April 25-26, then the West Virginia state championship June 27-28 in Ireland, West Virginia, then in the real IRELAND for the North American Regional Finals…
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Hidden Trails: Hike Rugby!
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby volunteers will lead multiple hikes of various lengths along our 10 trails around Rugby on March 28 and 29 mornings and afternoons. Meet at the times and places below (we are Eastern time) to pick a trail. No registration required. Dress for the weather including comfortable hiking shoes/boots, bring water, a hiking stick if…