Annual Chuckwagon Festival

Get your tickets before they're sold out for the first annual Putnam County Chuckwagon Festival coming Friday and Saturday October 6-7, 2023. 10am-4pm each day at Lazy G Ranch, 6070 Dodson Branch Road, Cookeville, TN.

This one-of-a-kind event features authentic chuckwagon demonstrations, wild west reenactments, cattle roping, hayrides, food trucks and artisan vendors. During this two-day event, you will get to experience the best of the Wild West!

Friday is Demonstration Day (open to the public) featuring Chuckwagon cooking demos, Wild West re-enactments, wagon rides ($10), food trucks ($$) & free kids' area. (No ticket required)

Saturday is for ticket holders only featuring an authentic Chuckwagon dining experience at High NOON, Chuckwagon Cook-Off Competition, Wild West Show, wagon rides ($10), cattle roping, and kids' area.

This event is held on a working farm with hayfield parking and not entirely wheelchair accessible.

Saturday
Adults $20
Kids 12 & under $10
Kids 2 & under FREE
*This includes complete Chuckwagon dining experience at High NOON featuring bison, beans, potatoes, bread, cornbread and campfire cobbler from the Chuckwagon of your choice (select your wagon in ticket link)

Friday
Demonstration Day
*No Chuckwagon meals available for purchase on Friday.
$$ - Food Trucks/Wagon Rides/Vendors/Baked Goods
Free kids' area & entertainment.