Recovery Fest Hickman

Welcome to Recovery Fest at Hideaway Farm

Saturday, September 27 • Bon Aqua, TN

Hope. Healing. Community.

Recovery Fest Hickman is a full-day celebration of resilience, wellness, and connection in the Hickman County. From our Live Love Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk in the morning, to live music, inspiring speakers, family activities, food, and local vendors throughout the afternoon, the festival offers something meaningful for everyone. Held at the legendary Hideaway Farm — once owned and cherished by Johnny Cash as "the center of the universe, where gravity begins." — the event brings together families, neighbors, and advocates to honor recovery, raise awareness, and strengthen community.

Admission is free for everyone, all are welcome!

Live, Love, Run Live Love Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM

Kick off the day with purpose and energy at our Live Love Run 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Walk for Suicide Awareness.

Take strides for a cause that matters. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a peaceful walk, your presence makes a difference. Wind through scenic trails, soak in the fresh Tennessee air, and experience the tranquil beauty of Hideaway Farm — now lovingly maintained by the Oxley family. This event is for everyone - run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines!

All proceeds from the 5k event support suicide prevention and recovery awareness efforts.

Register for the 5K / Walk Event Brite

Recover Fest Video

What to Expect After the Run:

Orange Butterfly

Butterfly Release Ceremony

At 10:30 AM, gather with us for a tender moment of remembrance as Darrell Waltrip Subaru hosts a special Monarch Butterfly Release following the Live Love Run 5K.

Each butterfly, lovingly nurtured in partnership with our community, will take flight in memory of those we’ve lost to suicide and overdose, and those who have survived. As their wings open to the sky, they carry with them our love, our grief, and our hope for healing.

This beautiful ceremony is more than a release—it is a celebration of resilience, renewal, and the enduring strength of families and friends who carry these memories in their hearts.

Together, we honor their lives and embrace the promise of brighter tomorrows.

FREE Activities

Family Fun Zone - Let the kids enjoy bouncy houses, games, and interactive booths in a safe, festive space (activities for all ages)

Live Music & Inspiring Speakers - Enjoy uplifting performances and hear powerful stories of resilience from the main stage throughout the day

Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks - From 11am (while supplies last)

Resource Row - Meet mental health professionals, recovery services, and nonprofits dedicated to supporting healing in our community

Exhibitors - Connect with organizations making a difference

Other Onsite Activities

Food Trucks - Grab a bite from a local favorite

Craft Vendors & Exhibitors - Explore handmade goods, support local artists, and connect with organizations making a difference

Why Recovery Fest Hickman?

Recovery Fest Hickman exists to shine a light on the power of community in mental health and addiction recovery. Through music, movement, and shared stories, we foster hope and remind one another that recovery is possible — and no one walks alone.

Come for the run. Stay for the fun. Leave inspired.

Admission is Free • All Are Welcome

5K/Walk requires registration

The Hideaway Farm • Bon Aqua, TN

Sponsored By:

Stable Space
Mirror Lake Recovery Center
The Ranch Tennessee
Darrell Waltrip Subaru
Zaxby
Zaxby
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for supporting Recovery Fest Hickman. Your generosity and partnership make this event possible, helping us bring people together to celebrate hope, healing, and community.

Presented By:

Hope in Recovery

Hope in Recovery

The Booker D. Foundation

Booker D. Foundation