American Mule and Bluegrass Festival
American Mule and Bluegrass Festival
Join Steve in Shelbyville, TN for the American Mule and Bluegrass Festival! A one-of-a-kind event held September 24-27, 2026.
Steve Edwards will share proven communication methods and leadership techniques for working effectively with mules and donkeys. He will offer 2 sessions Sept. 25 and 26, 10 AM and 2 PM.
This family friendly event includes craft fair, chuck wagon cooking, live music, mulemanship clinics, mule and donkey show, cooking competition, and much more!
Visit the American Mule and Bluegrass Festival website for additional details, daily schedules, as well as ticket and local hotel information.
Steve will be in attendance Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Fifth Annual American Mule & Bluegrass Festival, September 24-27, 2026!
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and learn from world-renowned mule and donkey clinician Steve Edwards. He shares proven communication methods and leadership techniques for working effectively with mules and donkeys. He will offer 2 sessions Sept. 25 and 26, 10 AM and 2 PM.
Festival Location
Cooper Steel Arena
721 Whitethorn St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Come join us for mules, crafts, fun, and Good Bluegrass music!
Come out and support this amazing local ministry as you enjoy yourselves at the festival!
We will have tons of events for the whole family.
Some of the events will be:
- Mule Competitions
- Live Bluegrass Music
- Jr Mule Skinner Program
- Cast Iron Cooking Competition
- Arts & Crafts Vendors and Pioneer Demonstrations
- Clinics
- Heritage Education
- Food Trucks
And don’t miss the Big Burrow Shootout!
Rafter X Ranch will be at the festival on September 26, and kids under age 12 will have the opportunity to pick up a wild burrow to take home and train over the next 100 days. Learn more about the Big Burrow Shootout here.
