Your Ultimate Guide to Experience Mule Day Like A Local
Mule Day is an experience like no other! From the town pride to the mule day parade to the craft fairs to the mule pulls and other activities, there won't be a day throughout the week that you will not be entertained.
Wednesday
- Watch the Mule Train come into town!
- Our advice is to find a parking spot at a business along Hampshire Pike/Highway 412- not past Lions Pkwy. The Mule Train typically enters town around 3:00 PM.
- Check into your stay
- Grab dinner at McCreary's Irish Pub or River Terrace
Thursday
- Grab breakfast at Katie Pie and Son's Kitchen
- Spend the day at Maury County Park to experience all the Mule Day fun
- Grab dinner at Southern Tre Steakhouse
- Have a casual drink at Taps Off Main
- Attend the Bluegrass Music Fest
Friday
- Take a morning walk through Riverwalk Park
- Grab coffee and breakfast at Muletown Coffee Roasters
- Explore Historic Downtown Columbia
- Eat lunch at Square Market
- Experience First Friday on the Downtown Square
- Enjoy a show at The Mulehouse
- Visit the local establishments for some more live music
Saturday
- Fuel up at Tennessee Coffee & Smoothie
- Head to the President James K. Polk Home for Bloody's & Biscuits
- Experience the highlight of the week - the Mule Day Parade!
- Find a great lunch spot
- Visit local establishments hosting Mule Day events
- Take a rest at your stay
- Have a night out on the town enjoying live music and great food
Sunday
- Enjoy breakfast at Puckett's
- Explore the Columbia Arts District
- Fuel up for lunch at Mama Mila's or grab a latte at Bradley Mountain
- Get a sweet treat explore and all the shops at The Factory at Columbia
