Mule Day is Columbia’s signature annual event that takes place the first week in April. It began in 1840s as “Breeder’s Day”, a one day livestock show and mule market event held on the first Monday in April. Over time Mule Day evolved from being a single day event to a week-long festival that attracts thousands of attendees. The festival starts with welcoming Mule Day Wagon Train into town, and then it continues with various events and competitions (e.g. old fashioned log pulling competition, cart barrel races, mule pulling contest, riding mule show, Miss Mule Day Pageant, a craft fair, live music). Mule Day Parade on Saturday is the highlight of the event. Mule Day is a wonderful celebration of the mule, it is something different, it’s something that you won’t see anywhere else in the United States or the world!
EVENTS
Here we will feature information on happenings in Columbia, Tennessee. Check back often to learn more about events coming up in our community.
April 6th, 2024
Mule Day
March 19th, 2024
Upstairs Downtown Tour
Columbia Main Street organized its 2nd Upstairs Downtown Tour on March 19th. During this self-guided tour individuals who had purchased tickets for the event toured six historical buildings across the downtown district, including the building where Gallery 48 is located. During the tour, attendees learned historical facts about each location, sampled local food and drink from a variety of downtown restaurants and watched a few demonstrations by local makers. All locations, food and drink samplings, and demonstrations were kept a secret until the day of the event which made it even more fun!
March 12th, 2024
Gallery 48 Grand Opening
On March 12th, 2024 Gallery 48 celebrated the Grand Opening of the gallery. Thank you to all that came and made the gallery’s ribbon cutting celebration so special and thank you to Columbia for such a warm welcome! We are thrilled to share our passion for beautiful art with the community.
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