Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree

About

Held each September in downtown Athens on the Henderson County square, the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree celebrates Athens as the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World and honors Uncle Fletch Davis, credited with inventing the hamburger. Running since 1971, the festival draws arts & craft vendors, food vendors, and food-truck operators alongside competitions, live entertainment, a 5K race, and family activities. Vendor mix spans cookoff competitors and general craft/food merchants.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

September 2026

Venue

Henderson County square, downtown

Tags

• food
• craft
• cookoff
• annual