American Mule and Bluegrass Festival

01/06/2025

https://www.bedfordcountypost.com/mule-and-bluegrass-show-was-a-success/

From staff reports The 2024 4th Annual American Mule and Bluegrass Festival (AMBF), held September 26–29 at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) Grounds in Shelbyville. American Mule and Bluegrass Association Chairman Marty Ray Gordon the event was “a resounding success”. ....

11/30/2024

What a thanksgiving blessing! Better Homes and Garden Heritage Realty from Shelbyville tn. donated Esther the molly mule c**t that was given away. Thanks to all the people who donated. Greenhouse Ministries received $8,970. Linda Taylor from Indiana was the winner of Esther.

11/22/2024

Sammy LaVert will always be remembered and we are so thankful for his contributions to our festival. Sammy and Marie dedicated time for 600 young boys and girls to experience a longhorn steer demonstration that will last a lifetime. Just one example of his love for kids. Marie LeVert we love you. We are praying for God's comfort for all who knew him.

10/14/2024

The area to receive the load of hay we brought looked like this just after Hurricane Helene.

The corn crop was also destroyed.

Privileged to be able to go and support this area's farms!

10/13/2024

We couldn't do the American Mule and Bluegrass Festival 2024 without our sponsors! A special thanks to many of these sponsors who have continued to support the festival year after year.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group
The City of Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
Hollow Point Lodge
Farrer Construction
Baum Equine Services
Cooper Steel
Whitt's Barbecue
Libbie Tenpenny Whitson
First Community Bank of Tennessee
Columbia Foodland
Just Horse'n Around Farm, LLC
Silly Goat Farm
Sandy Gordon
Haynes Service Company, LLC
Cajun Wholesale Distributing
Florida Cracker Trail Association
Lucky Dog Racing League
Adams and Floyd Electrical and Plumbing

10/08/2024

If you have been misplaced by Hurricane Helene or need to evacuate for Hurrican Milton, Shelbyville has a place for your equine!

Please help us pass the word that The Celebration has stalls available to accommodate equine evacuees from Hurricanes Helene and Milton free of charge.

10/08/2024

Did you know we have a coloring contest??

This was our first place winner! What a fantastic job! Congratulations to the other children who won as well!

This was part of our Junior Mule Skinner Program we had on Friday and Saturday

10/07/2024

This year's American Mule and Bluegrass Festival 2024 brought the perfect mix of family fun, mule showmanship, and good old-fashioned bluegrass—even with a little rain! The showers couldn’t dampen the excitement! From toe-tapping music to thrilling mule performances, we had an unforgettable time with our festival family.

A highlight of the festival was the Homestead Talks, where experts shared their knowledge on sustainable living, farming, and self-sufficiency. Attendees left with new skills, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration for homestead living.

The Junior Mule Skinner Program was a hit with the younger crowd! Kids got hands-on with mules, learning the ropes (literally) with mule packing and taking part in activities that taught them the ins and outs of beekeeping and blacksmithing. It was wonderful to see the next generation of mule enthusiasts in action!

Despite the rain, the covered areas, indoor events, and lively spirit kept everyone smiling. The mules dazzled us with their skill, the bluegrass tunes never stopped, and the communities participation made this year’s festival truly special.

A big thank you to our volunteers, staff, participants, and, of course, our festival-goers. We’re already counting down the days to next year!

BUT we forgot to take photos! With all that fun, we only got a few photos. So, if you came and enjoyed the festivities, can you send us some of your photos through Messenger? We appreciate it!

10/05/2024

We love what Mountain Mule Packer Ranch is doing for those in the East! Especially spreading God's word!

10/03/2024

The children going through our Jr Mule Skinner Program had The Cowgirl Poet teaching them about Mule Packing. Now they are witnessing it doing good out in East Tennessee and West North Carolina. What a testament to the power and agility of the mule!

10/02/2024

Highpoint award for NASMDA show.

10/01/2024

Thank you Don McGee for your donation of 48 Bible with our logo. The gift of Jesus is on the inside. Thank you Don so much for your support.

10/01/2024

09/30/2024

Another year in the books. Thank you to everyone who came and supported the American Mule and Bluegrass Festival 2024 We are very grateful for each and every person (and mule) who volunteers each year to make this festival possible!

Our founder, Marty Ray Gordon, and his mentor, Steve Edwards from Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc give us a little recap of this year's event.

09/29/2024

Doug Mathis Music back with more worship