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When: Friday, November 10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Tumbleweed Ranch, located in the southeast corner of Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler AZ 85286

Free admission; $15 meal ticket

Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717 www.chandleraz.gov/chuckwagon.

Experience a rare, up-close look at Western history during this free, family-friendly culinary event. On Friday, youth compete in the Jr. Cook-off with live music, farmer’s market, unique vendors, and small plates throughout the day.  The evening concludes with a family campfire with s’mores, featuring singer Chip Hanna.  On Saturday, authentic 1880's chuck wagon teams from around the West use historic cooking methods to create the best meals fit for the trail. Wagon teams win prizes in various food categories and the public can purchase these unique chuck wagon meals.  Saturday lunch meal tickets are $15 and go on sale at 10 am, November 11.  Meal tickets sell out quickly! New this year – attendees can purchase advanced tickets online for a chuck wagon-style meal provided by a local caterer for $20. Enjoy Western history, cooking demonstrations, unique vendors and live music from Valley Fever – Pick and Holler, Barefoot and Pregnant and August Manley’s Waylon Jennings Tribute Band. Hosted by the Chandler Museum and Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch, a 501c3 entity.  Funds raised help develop educational outreach opportunities at Tumbleweed Ranch.