National Cornbread Festival 2023

COME AND ENJOY:

• National Lodge® Cast Iron Cornbread Cook-off
• Lodge Museum of Cast Iron - Separate admission ticket required
• Cornbread Alley (sample various cornbread recipes) - Separate admission ticket required
• Live music throughout the festival
• Arts and Crafts from area vendors
• Tours of the Lodge Cast Iron Foundry
• Cornbread 5K Race
• Cornbread Fondo
• Tours of historic South Pittsburg
• Cornbread Eating Contests

Play games, ride carnival rides, and enjoy wandering through the booths that line the streets of historic South Pittsburg. Enjoy cornbread, handmade arts and crafts. Taste Southern, artisan treats like honey, fudge, and rock candies. The festival is packed with great family fun – including a Kid’s Corner with games, face painting, and inflatables!

Children under 5 years of age receive free admission.

No pets are allowed at the festival, except for service dogs.

HANDICAPPED PARKING

Handicapped Parking Areas are on 3rd Street and Cedar Avenue. Parking attendants are available for more information.

BUS AND MOTOR COACH PARKING

Buses and Motor Coaches are asked to park in the lots on Cedar Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets to improve the traffic flow into South Pittsburg. Parking area is at the Carnival gate entrance to the Festival.

TIPS

• Come Early! Most festival goers don’t know the gates are open at 8 a.m. The festival starts at 9 a.m. Get there early to avoid traffic. Peak traffic hours are 9:30 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Keep in mind, the festival closes at 6 p.m.
• BEST PARKING ON 1ST & 12TH STREET
• Check out our new online festival map.

Please visit our website for tips on parking and additional information https://nationalcornbread.com/