National Banana Pudding Festival

09/01/2026

We're officially a month away, and the weeks are flying by. We are so ready for fall weather to enjoy our puddin'!

If "order tickets" is still on your to-do list, now's the perfect time to check it off! ✅

Link: https://www.bananapuddingfest.org/products/2026-advance-discount-tickets

08/29/2026

Calling all Banana Pudding Fans!

We've got a fun-filled (and delicious) weekend planned!

🎶 Live entertainment, two stages, all weekend!
🍮 Pudding eating contests: Are you a spec-tator 👀 or a spec-taster 😛?
🏆 Live Cook-Off: Ten contestants compete for cash & prizes beginning at 9 AM on Saturday. Don't forget the auction after the judging!

🎟🎟 Grab your tickets early so you don't miss a thing!

🍌▶We're curious! Who are you visiting the festival with this year?

08/27/2026

People who love banana pudding have some strong opinions about their favorite! Traditional, or over the top? Are you a Puddin' Purist or a Pioneer?

Ten finalists will compete LIVE in this year's National Banana Pudding Cook-Off. They're putting the finishing touches on their recipes, and we can't wait to see what they bring to the table in 2026!

The Cook-Off has seen everything from classic Southern recipes to bold, unexpected flavor combos, so no matter which camp you're in, there's something for everyone. 😋

🍌 Catch it all live at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd.

After the judging, grab a $10 sample box and taste a sample of all ten.

Be sure to stick around for the auction, where bidding can go a lil' bananas! Every dollar raised supports local charities.

So, which are you? Purist or Pioneer? Drop your answer below! 🍌🍫

08/25/2026

How to make the most of your visit!

▶ Before the Festival: Get your tickets early, save a few bucks, and skip the line.

🍌 At the Festival: When you get here, park for FREE off-site; it's a better bargain than the fifty-cent cast iron skillet your Memaw got at the yard sale last summer!

🚍 Hop on an air-conditioned coach, and we'll drive you right to the gates.

😋 When you land, head straight for the Puddin' Path; we've got 11 for y'all to try this year!

October 3-4, Hickman County Ag Pavilion.


Link: https://www.bananapuddingfest.org/products/2026-advance-discount-tickets

08/23/2026

Quick math:
$10 gets you access to ELEVEN unique banana puddings on the Puddin' Path. 🍌🥧 What flavors do you think we'll see this year?

Extra Credit Math: ALL of the Puddin' Path Proceeds help support area non-profits!
Puddin' Path tickets are on sale at the festival.

Got a favorite from years past? Drop it in the comments!

08/23/2026

The National Banana Pudding Festival shows the power of a small group of people with a big idea! Did you know NBPF started back in 2009 with a handful of Centerville volunteers? Fast forward to today: Thousands of pudding lovers from across the country gather for a full weekend of music, contests, and fun, all to support local nonprofits.

Seventeen years of smiles and a beloved Southern tradition. 🥄💛

www.bananapuddingfest.org

08/23/2026

Discounted Presale tickets are officially LIVE! 🎉 Skip the line and get ready for the tastiest weekend of the year.
Link in the comments!

08/22/2026

Be Part of the Bunch!

Volunteers are the heart of the National Banana Pudding Festival, and it's always more fun with a friend! Sign up for one shift or several, then enjoy the festival (and the puddin'!) for free!

Even better: tag a friend and volunteer together! 🍌

Sign up today! Link in the comments!

08/21/2026

🍌 We're Painting the Town Yellow with Centerville Main Street! Join us September 16th–19th as we celebrate the 17th Annual National Banana Pudding Festival with some fun kickoff events on the Centerville Square!

Meet the festival volunteer crew and find out how YOU can get involved with the festival ...and of course, enjoy some free puddin' samples!💛

Snag your discounted pre-sale tickets today and skip the line!
https://www.bananapuddingfest.org/products/2026-advance-discount-tickets

07/23/2026

🍌2026 National Banana Pudding Festival
Cook-Off🍌

The best banana pudding in the United States is crowned right here - and this year, the stakes are even sweeter.

First Prize - $2,000
Second Prize - $1,000
Third Prize - $500

Bring your original recipe (not previously published in a commercial magazine or book) and take your shot. Ten finalists will be selected to compete live in Centerville, Tennessee at 9AM on Saturday of the festival.

No application fee. You can apply more than once (one recipe per application).

You can't win if you don't apply.
https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7906

Are you ready to compete? We are ready for your recipe, and we can't wait to taste your banana pudding! Apply to the 2026 Cook-off no later than October 3, 2026. Who made the best Banana Pudding in the United States in 2025? First place went to Patricia Cain from Camden, TN with a recipe called "Gol...