Friday, July 31, 2026

Question: In what Tennessee county does the famous National Cornbread Festival take place?

Answer: Held each year in Marion County, the National Cornbread Festival takes place during the last full weekend in April. Over 20,000 visitors enjoy the two-day event, which celebrates South Pittsburg’s ties to Lodge Cast Iron and features a cornbread cook-off, live music, a 5K race, and Cornbread Alley, where local civic groups serve up creative cornbread recipes.