Food and Drink at Shakespeare in the Park
Come early, grab dinner and a drink, and settle in for an evening under the stars. Each performance features a rotating lineup of local food trucks, Nashville Shakes concessions, and bar service on select nights.
Start Time: Doors open at 5:15 pm nightly. Food trucks and bar service stops at intermission.
Everything You Need To Know!
Bar Service
New to Shakespeare in the Park at Centennial Park! Bar service varies by performance. Depending on the date, guests may find a beer/wine/cocktail service, beer-only service, or no alcohol service. Check the nightly schedule below for details.
Food Trucks
A rotating lineup of local food trucks will offer savory meals, sweets, coffee, and other treats throughout the run. See below for detailed food truck schedule.
Festival Concessions
It isn’t Shakespeare in the Park without Moose Head Kettle Corn! Water, soda, and candy also available at the Nashville Shakes merch tent.
Outside Food Welcome
Feel free to pack your own picnic for a cozy night on the lawn (no outside alcohol allowed - we have you covered!).
New This Year: The Willow Oak Bar at Shakespeare in the Park
Guests ages 21 and older can purchase canned beer, wine, and cocktails during select performances. Because alcohol service varies by date due to permitting requirements, some nights will offer a selection of cocktails, wine and beer, while some will offer beer only, and others will have no alcohol service. Check the nightly schedule below before your visit. A valid photo ID is required for all alcohol purchases, and outside alcohol is not permitted. NSF also offers water and a variety of soft drinks.
Shakesbeer returns!
Back by popular demand, Shakesbeer returns to the park in partnership with Yazoo Brewing Company, the Official Beer of Shakespeare in the Park.
Created especially for Shakespeare in the Park, this beer has become a festival favorite. Look for Shakesbeer at the bar during select performances while supplies last.
Official Beer of Shakespeare in the Park
Official Beverage Partner of Shakespeare in the Park
Beverage Sponsors
Nightly Food Truck and Drink Schedule
All food truck and drink offerings are subject to change. Please check back before your performance for the latest information.
What Drink Service Labels Mean
Beer, Wine & Cocktails: canned beer, wine, and cocktails will be available, along with water and soda.
Beer Only: canned beer will be available, along with water and soda.
No Alcohol Service: no alcohol will be sold. Water and soda will still be available.
Thursday, August 20
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Pivot Açaí Bowls
Drink Service: Beer Only
Friday, August 21
Food Trucks: Q-Bop, Smokin’ Buttz, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Saturday, August 22
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Q-Bop, Chivanada, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Sunday, August 23
Food Trucks: Yayo’s OMG, Tasty & Delicious Burger, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Thursday, August 27
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Pivot Açaí Bowls
Drink Service: Beer Only
Friday, August 28
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Yayo’s OMG, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Saturday, August 29
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, New Berlin, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Sunday, August 30
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Smokin’ Buttz, Pivot Açaí Bowls, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Thursday, September 3
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Black Box Ice Cream
Drink Service: No Alcohol Service
Friday, September 4
Food Trucks: Q-Bop, Tasty & Delicious Burger, Moosic City Ice Cream, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Saturday, September 5
Food Trucks: Yayo’s OMG, Q-Bop, Tasty & Delicious Burger, Moosic City Ice Cream, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Sunday, September 6
Food Trucks: Q-Bop, Smokin’ Buttz, Chivanada, Moosic City Ice Cream, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day Performance)
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Smokin’ Buttz, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Thursday, September 10
Food Trucks: Tasty & Delicious Burger, Moosic City Ice Cream
Drink Service: No Alcohol Service
Friday, September 11
Food Trucks: Yayo’s OMG, New Berlin, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Saturday, September 12
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Q-Bop, Tasty & Delicious Burger, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Sunday, September 13
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Smokin’ Buttz, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Thursday, September 17
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Moosic City Ice Cream
Drink Service: No Alcohol Service
Friday, September 18
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Q-Bop, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Saturday, September 19
Food Trucks: The Grilled Cheeserie, Yayo’s OMG, New Berlin, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Sunday, September 20
Food Trucks: New Berlin, Chivanada, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Travellin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Drink Service: Beer, Wine & Cocktails
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