The Cowpea Cook-off will be by invitation only to local,  professional chefs who will provide creative entries using any variety of cowpea. The entries will be judged by anyone who purchases a souvenir spoon.  Spoon holders will have the opportunity to vote one time for their favorite dish.

Schedule:

Entertainment

11:00am-Noon: Fawley
12:30pm-1:30pm: Tennessee Stringbusters
2:00pm-3:00pm: Just us
3:15pm-3:45pm: Load in and Sound Check
4:00pm-5:30pm: Seth David Coley and the Rabbit Valley Boys
5:45pm: Announcements - Photo Contest and cook-oil Winners
6:00pm: Emliy Ann Roberts takes the stage!

Festival Activities

10:00am-5:00pm: Marketplace featuring Handmade Arts & Crafts, Spoon Sales for cook-off, T-shirt sales, Kids Games, "Pea"caso Artworks, Petting Zoo
11:00am-3:00pm: Storytelling for All Ages
1:00pm-5:00pm: "Princess and the Cowpea" Character Greeting
11:00am-7:30pm: Live Music on stage, including
Emily Ann Roberts at 6pm
2:00pm-5:00pm: Cowpea Cook-off Tasting (with purchase of spoon)

Date: Saturday September 9, 2023

Location: Charleston City Park - 136 Cass Street NE,Charleston, TN, 37310

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