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Chuck Wagon Cook Off

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Cost:
$$
Add to Calendar 2023-11-10 17:30:00 2024-11-21 12:47:45 Chuck Wagon Cook Off Experience an up-close look at Western history during this family-friendly culinary event. Authentic 1880s chuck wagon teams use historic cooking methods to create the best five-course meals fit for the trail. Meet, Greet, and Eat is a VIP dinner experience during the Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off. Mingle with the participating Chuck Wagon teams as you enjoy Dutch oven cooking from the event host wagon. Menu to include Southwestern Pork Tenderloin Tips, Fire Roasted Pork Ribs, Baked Dirty Rice, Summer Corn Salad, and dessert. Tickets to this event are limited. Sponsored by the Arizona Pork Council. Get Tickets The Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is one of Chandler’s Signature community events, as well as one of the largest chuck wagon cooking events in the Southwest.  Festivities take place at The Ranch at Tumbleweed Park, where attendees have the chance to experience a rare, up-close look at Western history and are transported back in time with chuck wagon competitors wearing period dresses, using period equipment and cooking methods as if they are on an 1880's cattle drive. This is a culinary experience unlike any other being done in the Valley. It is an homage to the Old West, outdoor cooking and the original food truck. The Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with the support of the City of Chandler, Chandler Museum staff and a cadre of volunteers, make this event possible. City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
Chuck Wagon Cook Off

Experience an up-close look at Western history during this family-friendly culinary event. Authentic 1880s chuck wagon teams use historic cooking methods to create the best five-course meals fit for the trail.

Meet, Greet, and Eat is a VIP dinner experience during the Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off.

Mingle with the participating Chuck Wagon teams as you enjoy Dutch oven cooking from the event host wagon. Menu to include Southwestern Pork Tenderloin Tips, Fire Roasted Pork Ribs, Baked Dirty Rice, Summer Corn Salad, and dessert.

Tickets to this event are limited. Sponsored by the Arizona Pork Council.

Get Tickets


The Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is one of Chandler’s Signature community events, as well as one of the largest chuck wagon cooking events in the Southwest.  Festivities take place at The Ranch at Tumbleweed Park, where attendees have the chance to experience a rare, up-close look at Western history and are transported back in time with chuck wagon competitors wearing period dresses, using period equipment and cooking methods as if they are on an 1880's cattle drive. This is a culinary experience unlike any other being done in the Valley. It is an homage to the Old West, outdoor cooking and the original food truck.

The Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with the support of the City of Chandler, Chandler Museum staff and a cadre of volunteers, make this event possible.