American Mule and Bluegrass Festival
Schedule
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
721 Whitthorne St, Shelbyville, TN 37160-3527, United States | Shelbyville, TN
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The American Mule and Bluegrass Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates rural heritage through mule competitions, live bluegrass music, and hands-on demonstrations. A major focus of the festival is education, bringing in local school and homeschool students to learn about pioneer life, agriculture, mule care, blacksmithing, and other traditional skills. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy vendors, food trucks, homesteading demonstrations, and interactive programs like the Jr. Mule Skinner experience. The festival also features a special charity mule giveaway, helping raise funds for Mission Mules while giving one lucky participant the opportunity to take home a mule. Overall, the event creates a fun, community-centered environment that supports charitable giving and celebrates tradition for all ages.
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721 Whitthorne St, Shelbyville, TN 37160-3527, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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