Special Events

Gallatin Parks and Recreation aims to inspire a strong feeling of community with more than 50 events every year. To get in on the excitement, explore our upcoming events and mark your calendar for these recurring festivities.

Fishing Derby 2021

2021 Kids Fishing Derby


Kids Fishing Derby with Gallatin Parks and Recreation. Deadline for sign -ups has been extended to June 10th!
Limited spots SIGN UP NOW!

 This year our event will be held on Saturday June 12th, 2020 kids
(ages 5-16) may participate in a free fishing derby at Lock 4 Point Park,Gallatin TN. There will be food trucks and food vendors on site and other fun activities for the whole family!

REGISTRATION and INFORMATION

Pawpalooza Pet Festival


2021 will be the fourth anniversary of this festival which is Gallatin's own tribute to pet ownership. We have LIVE music all throughout the event, food trucks and vendors galore for you and your furry friend. So mark your calendar for September 25th, 2021 (10AM-4PM)
to come visit this fun filled event for you and your pet. All proceeds from this event help the City of Gallatin build the Miracle Park playground.
For information call 615-451-5911
To apply to be a 2021 vendor click HERE
If you are bringing your pet click HERE for your form (required). 
Give a listen to our friends at MIX 92.9 and come see them at Pawpalooza this Saturday! https://mix929.com/pawpalooza/
Pawpalooza Color Logo
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Pumpkin Splash



The Sunday before Halloween, your K-5th grader can dive for a pumpkin in GCC’s indoor pool. After retrieving his or her pumpkin, pumpkin decorating and swimming begins! The whole family is welcome to participate.
2021 Pumpkin Splash will be held on OCt. 20th from 12-2pm 0r 3-5pm for kids K-5th grade. CLICK HERE for the sign-up form.

Christmas Harvest Craft Show


 A long time tradition in the city of Gallatin. This craft extravaganza is always held the third Saturday in November, shop and mingle at GCC’s Christmas Harvest Craft Show. It’s a local tradition you don’t want to miss. *New vendors can start submitting their booth applications in mid-August. 2020 Christmas Harvest Craft Show is Saturday, Nov. 20th.
Please email Page Jackson at page.jackson@gallatintn.gov


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2018 ELVES

Elves Holiday Workshop

 
One Saturday in early December  join the Civic Center Elves for some fun and make a holiday craft to take home and put on your tree! Kids will also receive a doughnut and hot cocoa right before the Gallatin Christmas Parade. The fun starts at 9 a.m. Registration click here.

  • ONLINE REGISTRATION


Letter From Santa


Mid-November through mid-December, your child can sign up to receive a personal letter from Santa! Drop by the GCC to let Santa’s elves know you’d like to join in the fun. Deadline is Monday, Dec.7th, 2020.
Click here for Santa Letter Form


Helpful Resources


For more info on above events, email Page Jackson.
Santa Letter web