International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off

International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Join us on Sept. 12, 2026 for a day filled with food, music, crafts and fun in Charleston, TN! A detailed schedule of events will be available soon.

Come on out to the International Cowpea Festival & Cook-off for a day filled with food, music and fun. The second Saturday in September marks the date for the festival with the funny name. Listen to live music throughout the day, taste the professional chef’s culinary creations and vote for your favorite and stroll through the marketplace where you will find handmade arts and crafts. There will al

so be food vendors and a heritage area to share other parts of Charleston’s story such as Cherokee, Civil War and Wild River history. A photo contest prior will be held prior to the festival and the winners will be announced on stage the day of the festival. Check out the website for information on entering the photo competition. The daylong event also features a family fun field with inflatables, games and a petting zoo. Visit www.cowpeafestival.com for more information.

YIPPEA, It's Cowpea Time in Tennessee! 🫘🎉Don't miss our Marketplace, featuring only Handmade Arts & Crafts and Locally G...
09/01/2026

YIPPEA, It's Cowpea Time in Tennessee! 🫘🎉
Don't miss our Marketplace, featuring only Handmade Arts & Crafts and Locally Grown Produce!

It all starts at 10 a.m. and ends with Casey Chesnutt taking the Cowpea Stage at 6 p.m.! 🤩

Join us SATURDAY, Sept. 12 for a full day of Live Music, Market Place Vendors, Food Vendors, Professional Cowpea Cook-off, Kid's Activities and much more!

Admission is just $5 at the gate.
Get all the festival info on our website: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off

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We are so HAPPEA to welcome more great sponsors to the 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off! 🎉🤩City of Calhou...
09/01/2026

We are so HAPPEA to welcome more great sponsors to the 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off!
🎉🤩

City of Calhoun TN
Rhonda Myers L.M.T
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Signature Brokers (Leah Wicker)
Farm Bureau Insurance
The City of Charleston, Tennessee
Cleveland Daily Banner
Mix 104.1 WCLE
Blossman Gas

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

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We are so HAPPEA to welcome Hiwassee Memorial Gardens as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Welc...
09/01/2026

We are so HAPPEA to welcome Hiwassee Memorial Gardens as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Welcome to the Cowpea Festival Family!
🎉🤩

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.
Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

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We are HAPPEA to Welcome Back Wampler's Farm Sausage as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉We...
08/29/2026

We are HAPPEA to Welcome Back Wampler's Farm Sausage as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

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We are so HAPPEA to welcome back CPQ Professional Imaging as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! ...
08/29/2026

We are so HAPPEA to welcome back CPQ Professional Imaging as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Thank You for your help with the Cowpea Festival! 🎉🤩

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

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The 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off music lineup is here! 🤩We’re getting ready for a full day of live mu...
08/29/2026

The 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off music lineup is here! 🤩

We’re getting ready for a full day of live music in Charleston, TN on Saturday, Sept. 12. We have a great lineup headed your way! 🫘

🎸 11:30 a.m. Southern Style Band
🎸 1:30 p.m. Taylor Goodwin
🎸 3 p.m. Just Us Bluegrass
🎸 4:30 p.m. Grassy Creek Bluegrass Band
🎸 6 p.m. Casey Chesnutt, Headliner

Come early and make a day of it! Along with live music, enjoy the Professional Cowpea Cook-Off, Food Vendors, Marketplace Vendors and plenty of fun at the 14th Annual International Cowpea Festival & Cook-Off!

Admission is just $5 at the gate.

Get all the festival info on our website: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms


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We are so HAPPEA to welcome Ross’s treasures as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Thank You for...
08/28/2026

We are so HAPPEA to welcome Ross’s treasures as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Thank You for your help with the Cowpea Festival!
🎉🤩

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

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We are so HAPPEA to welcome back Sun Paper & Janitorial Supply, Inc. as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-of...
08/28/2026

We are so HAPPEA to welcome back Sun Paper & Janitorial Supply, Inc. as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! Thank You for your help with the Cowpea Festival! 🎉🤩

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

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We are HAPPEA to Welcome Domtar as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉We love our sponsors! I...
08/27/2026

We are HAPPEA to Welcome Domtar as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

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We are HAPPEA to Welcome Back Magnify Marketing Agency as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉...
08/27/2026

We are HAPPEA to Welcome Back Magnify Marketing Agency as a 2026 International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off Sponsor! 😃🎉

We love our sponsors! If you would like to be a Cowpea Sponsor, give us a holler or visit our website for more information!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc3w3pms

Proceeds from the festival fund the operations of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center which opened in May 2013 and is located on Highway 11 in Charleston, TN.

Please join us at the festival, September 12, 2026!

Visit Cleveland TN Tennessee Vacation

Tennessee | Fall Festival

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Charleston, TN
37310

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