The American Mule and Bluegrass Festival wagon rolled around the Shelbyville Square with The City of Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160 Mayor Randy Carroll. We picked him up at City Hall and took a ride down to Koffee Beanz Kitchen & Catering to place an order while talking about what this festival means to our community.The City of Shelbyville is a proud sponsor of the American Mule & Bluegrass Festival, and we are grateful for their support in keeping this tradition alive.Join us September 25–28, 20

Saturday at the American Mule & Bluegrass Festival Saturday, September 27th is one of the busiest days of the festival, starting with the Mini Donkey Show at 8 AM in the Champions Arena, followed by the Saddle Mule & Donkey Show at 9 AM in the Cooper Steel Arena. At 10 AM, mule trainer Steve Edwards hosts his Mulemanship Clinic, while homestead fans can join “Natural Medicine” with Sharmyn Smith in the Hall of Fame Room. By midday, the Cast Iron Cook-Off judging kicks off at 12:30 PM, alongside

Look at the size of those massive beautiful horses! Draft and Mule Pull at the 2025 American Mule and Bluegrass Festival. Thank you Mr. Abernathy for competing. | American Mule and Bluegrass Festival