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| Geoffrey Thomas “Geoff” Palmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 8, 2026, following a sudden illness that progressed rapidly over the course of just two and a half weeks. He was 64 years old. |
9/12/2026 |
| The latest ThorSport Versatility Cup standings have been announced as of September 1, 2026, following competition at the International Grand Championship and TWHBEA World Show. |
9/10/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The traditional Stick Horse class commenced at 6:40 on Saturday evening, sponsored by Sugar Creek Farms and Creekview Farms. Steve Buttleman played the Kentucky Derby theme to welcome everyone. Everyone got a blue ribbon and a Purity ice cream coupon for participating. Kingland Kids and Steve Buttleman also made sure everyone had a glow-in-the-dark necklace as well. |
9/6/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Friday night has long been Patriotic Night at The Celebration, where everyone dons their red, white and blue. It is a celebration of freedom and those who fought hard to maintain that freedom. This year was especially poignant as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was commemorated earlier this year. |
9/5/2026 |
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9/5/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. –Tonight was the first full night of world grand championship classes. It was also dubbed Throwback Thursday, where spectators and exhibitors alike celebrated the rich history of this great breed. They especially commemorated Betty Sain, the first female trainer to win a World Grand Championship exactly 60 years ago. |
9/4/2026 |
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9/4/2026 |
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9/3/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Tuesday evening’s performance in the Celebration Arena continued the long-standing tradition of Fan Appreciation Dollar Night. Fifteen classes were on the program as everyone settled in for another balmy night of festivities. |
9/2/2026 |
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9/2/2026 |
| When we announced the new class schedule earlier this year, we were excited to add Class 174 – Walking Mares or Geldings Specialty, World Grand Championship to the Celebration program. |
9/2/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – It was Wednesday night at The Celebration. A week of showing had already transpired as workers and attendees alike prepared for the last three monumental nights. For now, Wednesday would see some of the first world grand champions crowned. Furthermore, it was Pink Night in the Big Oval, wherein everyone wore pink to support the Bedford Cancer Foundation. |
9/2/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Monday and Tuesday night have long been Fan Appreciation Dollar Night at The Celebration, where general admission tickets and select concessions are only a dollar. This Monday night before Labor day marked the halfway point of Celebration festivities, but it would only get better from here. |
9/1/2026 |
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9/1/2026 |
| The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has announced a schedule change for Wednesday night, September 2, to help improve the flow of the evening and reduce congestion in the warm-up arena.Class 159 – Owner-Amateur Drivers Fine Harness, World Grand Championship will now be the first class of the night on Wednesday, September 2. |
9/1/2026 |