June 13, 2026 Columbia, TN Year 4

That's a wrap
on Year 4.

Grill, Groove, and Go Boom!

We fired up the grills, the band took the porch, and the sky put on a show of its own. Thank you to everyone who made Grill & Groove Fest 2026 one for the books.

The Finale Nobody Will Forget

Rain and shine.

We've always promised the show goes on rain or shine. This year, the sky took us at our word — a thunderstorm rolled in right as the fireworks were set to fly.

And the crew brought the boom anyway. Lightning overhead, fireworks below, and a field full of folks who stuck it out together under the tents. You truly can't plan a moment like that.

From golden hour on the field to that storm-lit grand finale, it was the kind of night that turns neighbors into family. We're still grinning about it.

A single gold firework bursting over the field beneath heavy storm clouds, two people watching from camp chairs
Storm clouds, a firework, and two folks who weren't going anywhere 🎉
The 2026 Highlight Reel

Relive the whole night.

Grills, groove, games, golden hour, and a finale that fought the weather and won. Press play.

Can't see the video? Watch it on YouTube ↗

By the Numbers

One incredible night.

4
Years Strong
5th
Coming in 2027
1
Surprise Thunderstorm
0
Fireworks Skipped

None of it happens without all of you. Huge thanks to Lloyd for the grills and the ground, and to Russ and his crew, who staged the entire show by hand and made the call to bring the boom as the weather turned.

Thank you to the committee, the hostesses who kept everyone fed, the band that owned the porch all evening, and to every single person who hauled a chair, brought a smile, or simply showed up to celebrate. This is your night as much as anyone's.

⭐ The 5th Anniversary ⭐

Mark it now:

GG Fest 2027

Four years in, we're just getting warmed up. Number five is the big one — more grill, more groove, more boom — and we want you there from the very first spark.

Summer 2027 • Columbia, TN • Date coming soon