Children’s Day

New date, same family-fun event! Join us for the Birthplace of Country Music’s Children’s Day presented by Brightspeed on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Previously held during Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Children’s Day has moved to April! Children’s Day is free and open to the community, featuring fun crafts, games, a foam pit and activities provided by local nonprofits, organizations, and businesses. Additional activities include free admission to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum including Banjo Bingo throughout the day, Plogging with the Green Team, a variety of food trucks, and local youth performances on the Cumberland Park stage. Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Location: Cumberland Square Park Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Day will not occur during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion this year. Be sure to visit the Kid’s Zone during the festival weekend, September 11-13, 2026. Kids aged 12 and under receive free festival admission with a ticketed parent or guardian. Children’s Day Performers* 10 a.m.—Welcome 10:05 a.m.—The Boys from Bristol 10:35 a.m.—Line Dancing with Carla 11 a.m.—Bristol Ballet 11:25 a.m.—Theatre Bristol Noon—Sullins Academy 12:30 p.m.—Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM Kids) (Performers and times are subject to change.) Brightspeed is the presenting sponsor of the Birthplace of Country Music’s Children’s Day. Non-Profit Organization Registration If you are a non-profit organization that would like to register for Children’s Day, please fill out the form below. Each non-profit/agency can register up to four volunteers and all participating organizations must have a game, activity, or craft for children to actively participate in. REGISTRATION FORM