2023 Barrel Festival & 5-Miler Information

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, June 3, 2023

rain or shine!


Festival starts at 9:00 AM!

5 Mile Race

Race starts at 7:00 AM

rain or shine!


Register Here

Family Fun

Enjoy food trucks and live music. Shop local vendors and play in the Kid Zone!

Volunteers needed!
Interested in helping run water stations, assist with parking, or help with event setup? Please email barrelfest@coopertowntn.org for details.

5 Mile Run/Walk in Scenic Robertson County Tennessee


This timed event starts at 7AM sharp on the first Saturday in June. Run or walk the gently rolling hills on a 5 mile, USATF Certified course. The loop includes a portion of the Original Route of the Historic Trail of Tears, is 99% paved, and is mostly shaded. 


The Barrel Fest 5 Mile Run/Walk starts and ends at Coopertown City Hall, located at 2525 Burgess Gower Rd., Springfield, TN 37172. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate! Finishers receive a participation medal. 


To view A Matter of Timing’s race results for 2023 Barrel Festival 5-Miler, click here.


To view and purchase 5-miler photos, click here.


Register online for the Barrel Fest 5 Mile Run/Walk here.


Enjoy Local Vendors, Food Trucks & Live Music


After the 5 Mile race is over, stay for food, music, and fun at the Annual Coopertown Barrel Festival! This family- and pet-friendly event offers something for everyone! It starts at 9AM and goes until 1PM. The festival will be held at Coopertown Elementary School, located at 3746 Hwy 49 W., Springfield, TN 37172. Parking and entry into the festival are FREE! 


Barrel Festival attendees can shop local vendors, listen to live music from local artists, and enjoy snacks and refreshments from various food trucks. Kids will love playing in the Kid Zone! Limited-edition Barrel Festival apparel and accessories will be available for purchase too.


Sponsor or Sell at Barrel Fest


Barrel Fest offers race and festival sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in sponsoring the 5 Miler, click here. For Barrel Festival sponsorship information, click here.


For vendors, 10’ by 10’ booth spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so sign up early! To register as a Barrel Festival vendor, click here.

We'd love if you stayed awhile!

Coopertown is a beautiful area nestled in middle Tennessee, about halfway between Clarksville and Nashville. The peace and quiet offered in our rolling hills is second to none. We're just 35 minutes from downtown Nashville, but there's so much to see around here, you might not even make it there!


Places to Stay

There are various places to stay near Coopertown that will allow for rest and relaxation before and after the race.



Things to Do, Shops to Visit, & Places to Eat

The area surrounding Coopertown is rich with restaurants, shops, family-friendly attractions, and more. Check out some of these local favorites while you're visiting.


Things to Do & Local Shops to Visit



Places to Eat & Drink


Robertson County

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