Annual Events in Collierville, Tennessee

Spring: Kicking Off the Year with Community Energy

Hop & Shop on the Square (April)

Spring arrives in Collierville with Hop & Shop, held each April on the Town Square. In 2025, the event runs on April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Expect street vendors, live entertainment, Easter-themed fun (like the Easter Bunny), and special deals at local shops.

This event is ideal for families and visitors who want to experience the charm of downtown Collierville in bloom.

Collierville Youth Fishing Rodeo (May)

As warmer weather settles in, the Youth Fishing Rodeo welcomes young anglers. Scheduled for May 3, 2025, this event takes place at W.C. Johnson Park. It’s a free, family-oriented activity where kids can fish, receive prizes, and enjoy the outdoors.

This is a great “gateway” event for families just discovering Collierville’s event calendar.

Fair on the Square (Early May)

One of Collierville’s largest and most beloved events is Fair on the Square, hosted by the Collierville Twentieth Century Club. In 2025, the 49th iteration runs on May 3–4. The fair brings together over 160 vendors, live music, food, arts & crafts, and community ambiance.

Because it’s such a staple, Fair on the Square draws visitors from around the Mid-South region and remains a must-attend for locals.

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Summer: Music, Movement, and Festive Celebrations

Main Street Concert Series (June & July)

Music comes alive in Collierville during the Main Street Concert Series, typically held every Thursday night through June and July (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) on the Town Square.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy live performances, and soak in the evening atmosphere in downtown Collierville. It’s casual, family-friendly, and a beloved summer tradition.

TAM & iMARG Charity Run (June)

Fitness meets community at the TAM & iMARG Charity Run, scheduled in 2025 for Sunday, June 15. This event includes a 5K and a kids’ run, with proceeds benefiting Collierville’s parks, police, and fire departments.

It’s a great way to get active while supporting important local causes.

Independence Day Celebration (July)

No summer is complete without fireworks—and Collierville’s Independence Day Celebration is always a highlight. In 2025, the event takes place on July 3, at H.W. Cox Park. Expect live music, food, community gathering, and one of the largest 18-minute fireworks displays in the Mid-South.

This patriotic event brings the whole town together in celebration.

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Fall: Flavors, Festivities & Flying Colors

Mid-South Balloon Festival (September)

One of the most visually spectacular events in Collierville is the Mid-South Balloon Festival, which in 2025 runs from September 20–21. Formerly known as the Collierville Balloon Festival, this event now draws balloonists, live music, shows, arts & crafts, and food vendors to the site in Rossville, TN (just across the state line).

Whether you’re a shutterbug or just seeking a fun weekend, this is a key highlight of the year.

Preservation Party (October)

In 2025, October 4 marks the date for Preservation Party (formerly “Taste of the Town”), a downtown Collierville event celebrating food, music, and historic preservation. Sample dishes from local restaurants, listen to music in the gazebo, and support downtown revitalization.

This event offers a more elevated, festive way to celebrate fall in Collierville.