Held the last full weekend of every October

Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour

Off The Beaten Path Studio Tour is a 3-day celebration of local art, featuring 33 talented artists at 16 unique stops throughout DeKalb, Cannon and Warren Counties of Middle. Come discover the artists, places, and creative spirit that make our communities special—and enjoy a weekend Off The Beaten Path!

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The official 2026 Tour
t-shirt is here!

Preorder now!

A Shirt to Celebrate the Journey

Take a little piece of the tour home with you! Our limited-edition 27th Anniversary T-shirt celebrates years of art, artists, country roads, and community throughout our region.

Designed by OTBP artist Lucas Antoniak with LAB Ideas and locally screen printed in Smithville, Tennessee, this special shirt was created to celebrate the people and places that make the tour so unique.

$25 each + shipping

Pre-Order by September 23!

Hurry! Pre-orders close September 23. Shirts will ship no later than October 10, so you can have yours in time for this year's tour.

We'll have a very limited quantity available for purchase during the tour, so pre-order now to make sure you get one!

Order yours today and wear your OTBP pride!

The 2026 tour is brought to you by

Join us for this year’s 27th annual tour

OCTOBER 23-25, 2026

Friday • Saturday • Sunday‍ | ‍10:00am-5:00pm

Take a scenic drive on charming country roads as you visit artists in their studios, see live demonstrations, meet the people behind the work, and shop for one-of-a-kind handmade creations

Meet the Artists

Our mission

Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour was established in 1999 in Dekalb County, Tennessee by local artisans to develop and maintain the arts and crafts communities living here and in Cannon County.

Dedicated to preserving and promoting our craft, we also create art and craft educational opportunities. As a community-focused non-profit, we cultivate supportive relationships with other organizations, local businesses, and groups.

We’re also passionate about providing cultural experiences that allow everyone to appreciate the arts and treasure the unique qualities of handmade items from skilled craftspeople.