Carpe Artista Presents the 13th Annual Simply Smyrna Celebration June 8

On Saturday, June 8, from 5–9:30 p.m., Front Street in downtown Smyrna will be packed with vendors, music and families celebrating the 13th annual Simply Smyrna street festival.

Held rain or shine, the Simply Smyrna Celebration powered by Carpe Artista celebrates local arts through music, theater, the visual arts and culinary arts.

Carpe Artista aims to engage and support a variety of Rutherford County area businesses with the celebration, held within the historic Smyrna Depot District. Proceeds raised from Simply Smyrna go to support arts education and engagement in the community.

This all-ages event is free to the public, offering performances on multiple live music stages. Simply Smyrna encourages a wide array of music genres, artisans, vendors and cultural experiences.

Mark Anthony Ensemble

Musical artists slated to perform at the 2024 Simply Smyrna Celebration include:
Carpe Academy students
Run for Cover
Mark Anthony Ensemble
Jason Lee McKinney Band
B.O.O.M.
Incognito Cartel
Alex Noreiga
Flatt Earthers
Elle Jae McCaul
Matthew Clinkenbeard Trio
Chris Simmons Trio

Aside from the music, attendees can also enjoy International FolkFest dancers, a children’s entrepreneur market, and wine and beer tastings.

Attendees can grab dinner from the many food trucks and local food vendors in attendance. With its ample parking areas and spacious outdoor expanse, organizers expect this event to attract anywhere from 8,000–10,000 people.

With their four core values of character, calling, craft and community, Carpe Artista encourages all of the arts, offering classes year-round for all ages. Their summer camps are currently open for registration as well. Simply Smyrna brings some of that hard work from Carpe Artista students out into the open for others to enjoy.

Come out to this free experience on Front Street in Smyrna the evening of Saturday, June 8.

New this year, Simply Smyrna will offer a VIP Experience. For $50, attendees will have access to private indoor seating, a meal catered by Macca Villa & Joey’s House of Pizza, beverages and an exclusive swag bag.