2023 Mush, Music & Mutts: NC's Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
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Oct 21 8:30 am - Oct 21 4:30 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
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Dates
Oct 21 8:30 am - Oct 21 4:30 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
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Live Music
Live music all day on stage and around the SQUARE!
Main Stage:
9:00 AM: JAVA Band
11:00 AM: Larry & Joe
1:00 PM: ShadowGrass
2:30 PM: Dirty Grass Soul, presented by Walker Woodworking!
Carolina Harmony Trail Stage:
9:30 AM: The Dancing Fleas
11:30 AM: The Biscuit Eaters
12:45 PM: Muddy Boots
1:45 PM: PacJAM Ramblers
Bring your chairs and hang out with us all day! The Liver... + More
Liver Mush Sandwiches
Local liver mush producers will be represented at the 2023 festival, selling hot sandwiches. Lines get long, but we hear over and over that it's worth the wait to get that hot, fresh liver mush on a soft bun. Several food vendors and local restaurants will offer a variety of liver mush options as well!
2023 Liver Mush Producers On-Site:
Mack's Liver Mush & Meats
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Pet Costume Contest, Parade & Performances
Featured partner RollOver Pets presents the "Mutts" portion with a pet costume contest and parade, K9 demo and trick shows, musical sit contests and more! Well-behaved, leashed pets with proof of Rabies vaccine are invited to attend.
2023 Pet Festival Details:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Paw Painting
9:30 a.m. - Dynamo Dogs
10:30 a.m. - Pet Parade
11:00 a.m. - Costume... + More
Liver Mush Eating Contest
How brave are you? Have a big appetite? Like cold, hard...cash? Participate in the annual Liver Mush Eating Contest. Top winner receives cash prize. It's served in the package..cold...and part of the timing requires getting into the package/s you consume! Condiments provided. (Liver Mush is fully cooked and safe to consume straight from the package...though most prefer to eat it served... + More
Liver Mush Cookoff & Recipe Contest
Submit your entry now until 10/12: https://bit.ly/2023-mush-recipe-contest
How many ways can Liver Mush be enjoyed? Many people like it split and dropped (cut thin and deep fried), but there are many ways to enjoy. In the annual recipe contest, there have been pizzas, enchiladas, salads, lasagna, waffles and more! Top winners have received cash prizes and matching donations to a designated... + More
Little Miss/Mister Liver Mush Pageant - Postponed until 2024
The Little Miss/Mister Liver Mush Pageant will not be held in 2023.
The Owner/Presenter of the pageant that partners to present the Little Miss/Mister Liver Mush Pageant has contacted the Liver Mush Festival team about this tough decision. She hopes to be able to present it again in 2024. Please stay tuned.
Schedule
All times in (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Marketplace
2023 Business Vendor Booth (NOT Selling)
7 shops
2023 Non-Profit Vendor Booth (NOT Selling)
10 shops
2023 Food, Drink, Concessions
14 shops
2023 Locally Crafted Vendor
40 shops
2023 Small Business Vendor Booth: Home-Based/Non-Profit Sales or Retail
15 shops
2023 WAITLIST Vendor
4 shops
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Shelby, North Carolina, United States
Carolina's Land of Rhythm & Roots celebrates the rich music, history and food traditions of the region. We host the annual Mush, Music & Mutts Festival, which started as a celebration of local food staple, liver mush. The festival... + More