Cheekwood Community Celebration: Arts and Music in America will take place Thursday, June 4, 2026, through Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Cheekwood. This event is in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Guests can expect a four-day festival of art, music, and summer traditions. There will be free daytime admission and discounted evening special event tickets for members, and half-price daytime tickets for general guests. More information can be found below. 

What to Expect

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5:00pm to 9:00pm

• Special kickoff edition of Thursday Night Out with a performance by Timbo and
  Lonesome Country
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails
• “America the Beautiful: National Parks and Landmarks by Rail” exhibition

Friday, June 5, 2026 | 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Musical performance by Derek Pell
• Art and train-themed activities
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails
• Blooming Gardens, Historic Mansion & Museum, and “America the Beautiful:
  National Parks and Landmarks by Rail” exhibition

Friday, June 5, 2026 | 5:00pm to 9:00pm

• Musical performance by Rische Family Band
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Musical performance by Todd Day Wait
• Art and train-themed activities
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails
• Blooming Gardens, Historic Mansion & Museum, and “America the Beautiful:
  National Parks and Landmarks by Rail” exhibition

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 5:00pm to 9:00pm

• Musical performance by Nathan Belt
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails

Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Musical performance by Ping Rose
• Art and train-themed activities
• Local food trucks and specialty cocktails
• Blooming Gardens, Historic Mansion & Museum, and “America the Beautiful:
  National Parks and Landmarks by Rail” exhibition