Mush, Music & Mutts Festival 2021
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Oct 16 8:00 am - Oct 16 4:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
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Oct 16 8:00 am - Oct 16 4:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
Live Music
Home to music legends Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson, music roots run deep in this community! That's why music is an important part of this festival!
Liver Mush Sandwiches
Photo Credit: Brittany Randolph, Shelby Star
Local Liver Mush Companies are represented at the festival, selling hot sandwiches. Lines get long but we hear over and over that it's worth the wait to get that hot, fresh livermush on a soft bun. Other vendors and local restaurants also offer a variety of liver mush options.
Pet Costume Contest and
Stay tuned for updates from our partners at RollOver Pets regarding the Mutts portion of our festival. We will also again celebrate with a virtual pet costume contest. Top 3 will also receive shout outs! Mojo was the top winner for 2020. Check out the Mack's Liver Mush costume complete with Duke's Mayo!
Liver mush Eating Contest
Photo Credit: Brittany Randolph, Shelby Star
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... + More
Liver 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, enchilades, salads, lasagna, waffles and more! Cash Prizes to top 3 spots.
Little Miss Liver Mush
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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