West Tennessee

Humboldt

Humboldt is a small Gibson County town that still organizes its year around the strawberry festival. It is a detour off I-40 between Jackson and Memphis, worth it in the first week of May and a quick main-street stop otherwise.

Things that are always there

Downtown festival grounds

Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343

Parade route and carnival during Strawberry Festival week.

(731) 784-1842
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Hotels

Lodging in Jackson

Jackson, TN (about 20 minutes east)

Humboldt has limited rooms during festival week. Book Jackson and drive over.

(731) 423-2200
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Restaurants

Festival shortcake stands

Downtown Humboldt, TN 38343

In festival week the strawberry shortcake is the meal to plan. Other months, eat in Jackson.