09/11/2026
Spend the Weekend in Historic Rugby!
Looking for a getaway filled with creativity, outdoor adventure, history, and small-town charm? Historic Rugby is the perfect place to welcome the changing seasons. Here's what's happening this weekend:
🧺 The Rugby Weave
Friday & Saturday | September 11-12 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
Discover the timeless art of basket weaving during this two-day workshop in Hester Hall. Whether you're an experienced weaver or trying it for the first time, you'll enjoy hands-on classes in willow, bullrush, rattan, and more, led by talented instructors in one of Tennessee's most beautiful historic settings. Registration is $50. Sign up here: https://basketmakerssupply.com/pages/the-rugby-weave
🎳 Irish Road Bowling
Saturday | 6:00 p.m. ET
Meet at the Historic Rugby Print Works for one of Rugby's favorite traditions! Teams are selected on the spot, making this free event fun for all ages. Bring your competitive spirit and, if you'd like, your favorite beverage to enjoy while you play. The winning team earns a photo with our famous (and slightly charred!) Irish Road Bowling trophy.
🌅 Bloom Stage: Golden Hour
Saturday | 7:00 p.m. ET
Join us in the Rebecca Johnson Theatre for an intimate evening of storytelling, music, poetry, and visual art inspired by the many meanings of "golden hour." Featuring beloved Rugby friends including Lisa Donegan and Dr. Luke Anderson, as well as many others. Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation benefiting Historic Rugby.
🏡 Explore Historic Rugby
Thursday-Sunday
The Visitor Centre, Print Works, and Commissary are open and ready to welcome you. Tour the village, watch our antique printing press in action, browse handcrafted works by local artisans, and discover antiques upstairs in the Commissary.
💦 Cool Off Outdoors
Take a refreshing swim at Rugby's historic Gentlemen's Swimming Hole, or make the short drive to Colditz Cove for a scenic hike to one of the area's most beautiful waterfalls.
🥾 Hit the Trails
Pick up a hiking map outside the Visitor Centre and explore miles of scenic trails featuring waterfalls, sandstone bluffs, rock formations, rivers and creeks, wildlife, and peaceful forest views.
🌙 Experience Rugby After Dark
See the village from a different perspective on a Historic Rugby After Dark tour, offered Thursday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required.
🍔 Enjoy a Meal at RMBrooks Store
Before or after your adventures, stop by the historic RM Brooks Country Store for Tiffany's homemade country cooking, including her award-winning fried bologna sandwich.
🛏️ Stay the Weekend
Why hurry home? Book a stay in one of Historic Rugby's historic cottages or cabins and make a weekend of it. There's no better way to experience the beauty of the Cumberland Plateau and the charm of this Victorian village. Book lodging here: https://book.bookingcenter.com/03/?site=RUGBY
We can't wait to welcome you to Historic Rugby this weekend! 🍁