Visit Mule Day 2015

Columbia, Tennessee is known as the Mule capital of the world.  Each year they celebrate the past with Mule Day.  Mules played an important part in Maury County’s economy during the 1800’s and early 1900’s. This year the celebration runs from April 6th to the 12th.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy including the big Mule Day Parade. The Mule Day Parade will be held on Saturday April 11th.  Some of the other highlights include arts and craft shows, live music, mule races, a log loading competition and more.

If food is your thing, you really have to hit this event. There is going to be concessions with roasted corn, pizza, sausage, funnel cakes, and more. 1st Methodist Church downtown will serve homemade chili and desserts. Riverside United Methodist Church is having a fish dinner and bake sale. Other food events include a pancake breakfast, country ham breakfast, and the Polk Home Garden Party for the 5th Annual Bloodys & Biscuits.

Parade Route
Parade Route

Now it wouldn’t be a celebration without some good live music. It starts off with D.J. Cricket and karaoke on Thursday. Later, there will be Bluegrass music, clogging and a square dance, and some gospel music.

So, plan your week out, take a look at the schedule, pick your favorite stuff and enjoy Mule Day 2015. Below we have provided the current schedule for you to look at and you can download a printable copy as well.

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Mule Day 2015 Schedule:

MONDAY, APRIL 6th, 2015
9:00 a.m. Wagon Train Departs

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8th, 2015
Early-Afternoon Wagon Train Arrives at Maury County Park
4:00 p.m. Mule Auction – Old Arena

THURSDAY, APRIL 9th, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts/Flea Market
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live Music at Main Stage All Weekend
10:30 a.m. Log Loading Competition – Main Arena
1:00 p.m. Mini Mania Show – Old Arena
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Special Entertainment – Main Arena
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Hee-Haw Chili Supper – 1st Methodist Church, Downtown
5:30 p.m. Jackpot Mule Races – Main Arena
6:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Log Pulling Competition – Main Arena

FRIDAY, APRIL 10th, 2015
10:00 a.m. Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club State Auctioneer Contest
Tennessee Livestock Producers Sale Barn
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts/Flea Market
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live Music – Main Stage All Weekend
12:00 Noon Driving Mule Show – Old Arena
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fish Dinner & Bake Sale – Riverside United Methodist Church
6:00 p.m. Gaited Mule Show – Old Arena
6:00 p.m. Pony Mule Pulling – Main Arena
6:30 p.m. Live Music – Ridley 4-H Center with Tony Malugin, Katie Stewart & Logan Blade
7:00 p.m. Liars’ Contest – Columbia High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 11th, 2015
6:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast – Memorial Bldg.
6:00 a.m. Country Ham Breakfast – 123 Theta Pike
8:00 a.m. Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot – Riverside Elementary School near downtown Columbia
9:00 – 11:00 Polk Home Garden Party
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts/Flea Market
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live Music – Main Stage All Weekend
11:00 a.m. Mule Day Parade – Downtown
2:00 p.m. Mule Pulling – Main Arena
2:00 p.m. Skillington Draft Mule Show – Old Arena
3:00 p.m. Stick Mule Rodeo – Kids Area
4:00 p.m. Knife Auction – Main Stage
6:00 p.m. Bluegrass Music, Clogging, Line Dancing, Mule Town Stompers at the Ridley 4-H Center
7:00 p.m. Bluegrass Music Fest – Columbia High School

SUNDAY, APRIL 12th, 2015
9:00 a.m. Worship Service – Main Stage
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts/Flea Market
11:00 a.m. Riding Mule Show – Old Arena
12:30 p.m. Riding Mule Show – Main Arena
12:00 Noon Gospel Singing – Main Stage