Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

88th Celebration Pub Glasses only sold in the ticket office under the West Grand Stands. All WGC listed on the back.

08/28/2026

Live Entertainment After the Show: Singer/Songwriter Duo – Jessie Wilson & Timothy Baker
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Jessie Wilson’s Accolades
Jessie Wilson is an independent country singer-songwriter with more than 10 years of live performance experience and more than 1,000 shows under her belt. She has independently released two EPs and 14 songs total, and has participated in notable songwriter rounds including the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival at Flora-Bama and an international writers round in Denmark. Jessie has opened for Jamey Johnson, performed the National Anthem for shows featuring Gary Allan and Craig Morgan, and performed alongside artists including Ella Langley, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, John Driskell Hopkins, Drew Baldridge, Adam Hood, Tommy Emmanuel, and many more. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms and is produced by David Dorn, the 2024 ACM Keyboard Player of the Year.

Timothy Baker notable achievements:
Multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Has opened shows for Zach Top, Dylan Marlowe, Kameron Marlowe, and Marty Raybon of Shenandoah
Nashville Association of Independent Music Publishers Unsigned Writer Class of 2026
10x winner of the Bob Kingsley Country Countdown Cover Contest

08/27/2026

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08/26/2026

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The tradition continues, the excitement builds, and champions await at the 88th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration!

08/26/2026

State of the Celebration 2026, Part 1

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08/26/2026

’Twas the night before The Celebration, and all through the town,
Not a horse trailer moved, not a groom could be found.
The stalls had been set, the tack had been shined,
And dreams of that big nights to come were filling each mind.
The horses were settled, their blankets pulled tight,
As Shelbyville waited for opening night.
The barns were all quiet, the arena stood still,
But you could feel the excitement from Main Street to the hill.
The riders were ready, the trainers prepared,
The fans had their tickets, the whole town had cared.
For generations now, this night has been known—
When Walking Horse Country welcomes its people home.
From near and from far, they would soon make their way,
To celebrate horses, tradition, and these reverent days
That mean something special to everyone here—
A tradition we cherish year after year.
And somewhere a child dreamed of riding in that big oval,
While somewhere a champion dreamed of winning roses.
The lights would soon shine, the organ music would play,
And horses would canter in that wonderful way.
So tonight, let us pause before all the excitement,
And remember what makes this tradition so right.
It's the horses, the people, the friendships, the pride—
And a community that stands proudly side by side.
So sleep well, Walking Horse Country, tomorrow's the day—
The 88th Celebration is finally on its way.
May the barns be full and the grandstands be bright,
And may we all enjoy The Celebration tomorrow night.
’Twas the night before The Celebration…
and the greatest 11 days of the year was about to begin.