Forest Families Nature Fest
September 5 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Get ready for a wholesome, wild, and muddy good time at our Second Annual Forest Families Nature Fest! Bring your family and join us for a full day of nature-inspired fun, community, and connection.
Follow our event page to see what we have in store for this exciting day!
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Location: McDonald Farm (16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek, TN 37373)
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm eastern
Intended For: Everyone!
Cost: Forest Families of Chattanooga is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing our community’s connection with nature. Our second annual Nature Fest will have a donation-based admittance and attendees are encouraged to simply give what they can online or at the gate. Thank you for your support!
www.forestfamilieschatt.org/donate
www.forestfamilieschatt.org/donate
Parking: FREE parking on site
Pets: Not allowed (with the exception of service animals)
Prohibited Items: Glass, weapons, fireworks, alcohol, wheeled transportation devices (with the exception of those necessary due to a disability, injury, or to transport children), coolers, and outside food (with the exception of small snacks).
Stroller/Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. However, please note that the majority of the property is grass and gravel.
Bathrooms: Yes
Conditions: Rain or Shine! This is an all-weather event with the exception of severe conditions.
Contact Info: darana@forestfamilieschatt.org
Vendor and volunteer applications are available at: www.forestfamilieschatt.org/nature-fest-fundraiser
We are welcoming all nature-related businesses and organizations to help make this event an exciting experience for everyone!
We are welcoming all nature-related businesses and organizations to help make this event an exciting experience for everyone!
We highly recommend that kids (and probably adults too) wear clothes that are okay to get dirty, wet, or otherwise messed up and consider bringing a spare set for afterward. There will be lots of opportunities for good messy fun and we don’t want anyone to miss out!
All guardians must remain with and are responsible for their own children at all times. By attending this event, you accept all possible risks for yourself and children and acknowledge that Forest Families of Chattanooga, Hamilton County Government, event organizers, volunteers, vendors, and contracted entities are not liable for any damages including but not limited to injuries, illnesses, lost or damaged property, etc. This is a family-friendly event and Forest Families of Chattanooga reserves the right to deny/revoke entry due to obscene or inappropriate behavior.




