International Cowpea Festival and Cook-off

The Cowpea Cook-off is open to five professional chefs who will provide creative entries using a variety of cowpeas provided by Bush's Beans. The entries will be judged by festival-goers who purchase a souvenir spoon that includes a tasting ticket. Spoon holders will have the opportunity to vote one time for their favorite dish. Tasting Tickets are available for purchase for $5 at the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, the Hiwassee River Heritage Center or at the festival on September 14.

Schedule of Events:

Entertainment

10:15am - 11:30am: The Leamon Brothers
12:00pm - 01:30pm: Michael Cass Band
02:00pm - 03:15pm: Just Us
03:15pm - 03:45pm: Load in and Sound Check
04:00pm - 05:30pm: Jim Wood Band
05:45pm: Announcements - Photo Contest and Cook-off Winners
06:00pm: T. Graham Brown takes the stage!

Festival Fun

10:00am - 5:00pm: Marketplace Open
10:00am - 5:00pm: Family Fun Field
10:15am - 8:00pm: Live Music (see Entertainment Schedule for line-up)
11:00am - 5:00pm: Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
11:00am - 5:00pm: Princess and the Cowpea Greetings and Photo Ops
02:00pm - 5:00pm: Whirlpool Cowpea Cook-off