02/28/2025 to 03/02/2025
Get DirectionsStep back in time and savor the flavors of the Old West! The Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff Weekend is your chance to enjoy authentic cowboy cooking, live music, and Western entertainment. Don’t miss this unforgettable 3-day event celebrating tradition and taste!
Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff: A Family-Friendly Frontier Fiesta!
Experience the Western Spirit at the 2025 Chuck Wagon Cookoff in Pigeon Forge!
Pigeon Forge is thrilled to invite Western lifestyle enthusiasts, foodies, and anyone craving a hearty meal to the highly anticipated Chuck Wagon Cookoff Weekend! This three-day celebration is packed with exciting events, including an intimate dinner concert, cowboy church, and our annual cookoff competition.
Event Highlights:
Chuck Wagon Cookoff
Held at Clabough’s Campground, this unique outdoor cooking event brings history to life as chuck wagons recreate the mobile kitchens that sustained cowboys during cattle drives. Competitors, known as "cookies," use simple ingredients and fire-powered ovens to craft traditional dishes. Witness the preservation of these iconic trail days as teams compete for prizes in categories like meat, potatoes, bread, beans, and dessert—all prepared onsite with provided ingredients.Authentic Chuck Wagons in Action
Don't miss the chance to see beautifully restored chuck wagons and their teams competing for the title of "Most Authentic Wagon." Chuck wagon cookoffs help preserve the legacy of the Old West while treating attendees to delicious, authentically prepared meals.Special Events & Entertainment
The weekend also features a Friday evening dinner concert, Saturday cookoff festivities, and a Sunday cowboy church service.
2025 Chuck Wagon Participants:
We’re excited to host these talented teams:
- Bobby Isley (Overflow Wagon)
- No Fences Cowboy Church
- Circle J Cowboy Church
- Useless Mess
- Town Creek
- JCW Jones
- JL Cattle Company
- 5 D Ranch
- Cornbread Sue
- Camp Cookie
2025 Entertainment Lineup:
- Wylie and the Wild West
Wylie Gustafson, an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Montana, brings over three decades of musical excellence to Pigeon Forge. Known for his authentic cowboy, western, and traditional country sounds, Wylie and his band, The Wild West, have graced legendary stages like the Grand Ole Opry and the National Folk Festival.
Catch Wylie’s performances:
Friday, Feb. 28: Dinner Concert at Mama’s Farmhouse, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 1: Live under the big tent at Clabough’s Campground, 10 a.m.
Andy Nelson
Returning as MC and cowboy poet, Andy Nelson’s humor and authenticity promise to entertain. A second-generation farrier, Andy’s deep connection to cowboy culture shines through his storytelling.