American Mule and Bluegrass Festival

06/06/2026

05/14/2026

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. In the warm up ring. The TN walking horse national celebration grounds in Shelbyville tn.

04/27/2026

Congratulations Danny Yoder for winning the trail course at the TN mule sale. Big shout out to all the people that bought tickets on Moses. Thanks to Richard Reese and all for supporting American mule and bluegrass and Mission Mules

04/24/2026

The trail course is getting ready to start at Reece Reese Mules in Lebanon TN. At the AG center.

04/24/2026

We are at Reese Mules sale in Lebanon TN.. tonight and Saturday yal come out and say hello.

10/25/2025

Rachel, the beloved giveaway mule from the 2025 American Mule & Bluegrass Festival, is settling beautifully into her new home in Massachusetts. Her new family shared this photo of her grazing peacefully among the fall foliage alongside her new pasture mates, and they couldn’t be more thrilled. “We LOVE her! We are really enjoying her! She is something else!” they wrote with joy. After such a long journey from Tennessee, it’s heartwarming to see Rachel thriving and loved in such a serene setting. This moment brings the festival full circle from giveaway donation tickets to a record-breaking auction to now, a new chapter in a new home. Thank you again to everyone who helped make Rachel’s journey possible from donors and bidders to her new caretakers who are giving her the life she deserves.

10/22/2025

We’ve officially reached 9,000 followers on our page, and it’s all thanks to YOU! Our amazing community of mule lovers, music fans, and supporters of heritage and tradition. Over the last 28 days, your comments, shares, and engagement helped make the 2025 American Mule & Bluegrass Festival in Shelbyville, TN the biggest and most memorable yet. From sold-out tickets to win Rachel the Mule to viral videos, and visitors from across the country, your energy helped us make history. This milestone fills us with gratitude and fuels our excitement as we begin looking ahead to next year’s festival. Thank you for being part of this journey, for keeping the spirit of the American mule alive, and for showing the world just how strong and connected this community truly is. Let’s keep growing together! see y’all in 2026!