Year 4 — Columbia, Tennessee
GRILL & GROOVE
FEST 2026
Grill, Groove, and Go Boom!
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
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⏰ 4:00 PM
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📍 Columbia, TN
Year 4 — Columbia, Tennessee
Grill, Groove, and Go Boom!
2023
Haynor-Palooza
2024
FunFest24
2025
Blast-O-Palooza
2026
Grill & Groove Fest
What started as a backyard get-together in 2023 has grown into Columbia's most-anticipated summer party. Every year, coworkers, vendors, business partners, neighbors, and families gather at a beautiful rural property on Old Sowell Mill Pike for an evening of fresh-grilled food, live Country/Bluegrass, and a fireworks show that rattles the whole valley.
This is not a company-sponsored event — just a bunch of people who love good food, great music, and big booms getting together to celebrate community.
One evening. All the good stuff.
Burgers, ribs, chicken, and all the classic sides — prepared fresh by Lloyd. No potluck — just come hungry.
Country & Bluegrass all evening from the covered porch stage. Guitars, drums, and the kind of music that makes you stomp your boots.
Dozens of cakes, hundreds of mortar tubes, synchronized electronic ignition, and a full 3-2-1 countdown finale that fills the sky. This is the real deal.
Castle-themed bounce house with water slide for the kids. Generator-powered and running all afternoon.
American flag cornhole boards, lawn games, glow sticks for the kids, and acres of open field to roam.
Wind down by the fire pit under the stars. Plus door prizes for adults and kids, announced from the stage!
Tents • Lawn chairs • Acres of open field • Beautiful Tennessee sunset views
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:00 PM
Gates open — games begin, cornhole, bounce house inflated and ready
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Food service from the grills — burgers, ribs, chicken & sides
4:00 – 9:00 PM
Live band on the porch — Country/Bluegrass all evening
Sunset
Golden hour socializing, fire pit, glow sticks for kids
~9:00 PM
Door prize drawings from the stage — adults & kids!
Dusk / Dark
3… 2… 1… FIREWORKS! 🎆 Epic finale!
Post-Fireworks
Fire pit wind-down under the stars — stay as long as you like
Let us know you're coming so we can plan the food, prizes, and fun. RSVP by June 1, 2026.
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👟 The property is rural with grass fields — wear comfortable shoes! Parking is in the grass field — follow signs on arrival.
Every dollar = more boom!
$10
A tray of classic sides
$20
Bounce house time
$50
Fuel for the fireworks
$100
A round of door prizes
$620 raised — help us reach $5,000!
Scan the QR code or tap the button above
Completely optional — your presence is the best gift! But if you want to help make the magic happen, we'd be super grateful.
Meet the Animals!
New this year! Bring the kids for a special tractor-pulled trailer ride to our neighbor's agri-tourism property. Visit hand-fed alpacas and an adorable micro cow — they love animal crackers!
🚜 Rides throughout the evening (2–3 trips)
⏱️ Approximately 30 minutes round trip
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly for all ages
💰 Completely free!
✨ Making unforgettable family memories
📸 Great photo opportunities
🎉 Unique experience kids will love
🤝 Something special for animal lovers
One of the best additions to the party this year — don't miss it!
GG Fest is about 15–20 minutes from Columbia's hotel district. Here are your best options:
📍 1551 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Right at the intersection with easy highway access. Highly rated for comfort, breakfast included, and Southern hospitality. Great for families who want a reliable, clean room.
📍 1544 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Literally next door to Comfort Suites — budget-friendly with all the essentials: free breakfast, free parking, and convenient location. Perfect for a quick, affordable overnight.
📍 1558 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Affordable chain option in the immediate area. No-frills, basic amenities, but good for those watching their budget.
📍 1561 Halifax Drive, Columbia, TN 38401
Modern with strong reviews for cleanliness, free breakfast, and convenience. Just off Bear Creek Pike at Exit 46 — excellent all-around choice.
💡 Check with Lloyd if on-site camping or RV parking is available — we may have limited options for those who want to stay on the property. Email [email protected] for details.
📌 All hotels listed are 15–20 minutes from the venue
📌 Book early — June is a busy weekend!
📌 Call ahead to confirm availability and current pricing
📌 Ask about group rates if multiple families are attending
Fireworks Setup Volunteers Needed
Every year, our fireworks crew races the clock to get dozens of multi-shot cakes, hundreds of mortar tubes, and a full electronic ignition harness staged across the field before dark. We need extra hands so the show goes off without a hitch!
📦 Carry and place cake boxes & mortar racks into position
🔌 Lay out blue electrical firing wires between stations
🚩 Place safety flags at marked positions
👍 Follow the fireworks lead's direction
⏰ Arrive by 2:00 PM on June 13
👟 Closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty
💪 Able to carry heavy boxes across a grass field
⛔ 18+ only • Must stay sober during setup
🎉 No pyrotechnics experience required!
The fireworks lead handles all ignition connections. You just help stage the show.
Sign up in our Discord server — or reply to any email to let us know you can help
We also need help with general setup (tents, tables, chairs) and post-event cleanup. Every pair of hands makes a difference!
This is what your donations make possible.
Blast-O-Palooza 2025
Drone footage • Full fireworks show • "Wagon Wheel"
FunFest24
Full fireworks showcase • Country/Bluegrass
Golden sunsets, massive fireworks, and the best community in Columbia.
Photos from FunFest24 & Blast-O-Palooza 2025. Year 4 coming June 13!
Field parking on the grass — follow signs upon arrival. Plenty of space!
Lawn chairs • Bug spray • Blankets for fireworks watching • Your appetite
Wear comfortable shoes — beautiful grass fields! This is a rural property, so cell service may be spotty. Download directions before you come.