2026 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 one night only, Saturday September 5, on the long Labor Day weekend. Dress cool & casual as you like if that appeals! It features an all-inclusive…

Join us Sept. 11-12 for two days of creativity, community, and beautiful woven projects! Whether you're a seasoned weaver or picking up your first reed, The Rugby Weave is just right for you.  As you arrive in the village of Historic Rugby, and attend workshops in Hester Hall, you’ll be surrounded by the incredible natural and historic…

Bloom Stage: Golden Hour invites you to Historic Rugby on Saturday, September 12 at 7 pm EDT for an intimate evening of storytelling, music, poetry, and visual art inspired by the many interpretations of “golden hour.” From the warmth of a sunset to life’s seasons of wisdom, transition, gratitude, and possibility, each artist will offer…

Join this extravagant fundraiser for Cookeville-based WCTE-TV the area PBS affiliate. You can sip on tea, snack on sandwiches & scones, socialize and enjoy live entertainment. 100% of the proceeds directly support WCTE! Reservations are HERE so act quickly as space is limited. Event being held in Hester Hall, Historic Rugby's events center. Stay afterward…

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT. Once 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 accounts what brought 10 settlers to Rugby and what their ultimate fate was. Some met tragic ends. Others had…

Presented by Kara Kemp Coaching Fall Harvest offers a time to pause, reflect, and honor the year you’ve lived while clearing space for what’s ahead. This Wellness Weekend blends creativity, movement, and reflective practices to support grounding, confidence, and meaningful closure. Through intentional exploration and time in nature, participants leave with practical tools to move…

The Fourth Annual Rugby Roundabout bicycle event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26. Pedal Up in Historic Rugby for a Roundabout through the back roads of Morgan County. The route is designed for family friendly short rides or longer for those who prefer long distance challenges. The 70-miler has multiple rest stops and full SAG…

On Founder's Day we honor Rugby, TN, founder Thomas Hughes (1822-1897). There will be artists and crafters on site at the Visitor Centre, food trucks on site, and other features, including a noon Eastern performance by the Rugby Cornet Band on the porch of Harrow Road Public House. They will perform traditional tunes including America,…

LAST ONE OF THIS SEASON, OCT. 17! Enjoy 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, just watch as the game…

While Oct. 24 has now SOLD OUT, reservations remain for Oct. 31. Witness the spirits of Halloween and history at Historic Rugby's "Ghosty Gathering" all around the 1880 village. A tour of spooky buildings with unique stories, a chili supper, and all followed by ghost stories under the big tent. This event on two successive…