Shenandoah, Craig Morgan headline Saddle-Up for St. Jude

TUSCUMBIA – Since 1996, Gardiner Farms in Tuscumbia has welcomed crowds to its riding trails and concerts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. This year marks the 28th annual Northwest Alabama Saddle-Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Concert. 

The event begins Thursday when the kid zone and concessions open at 6 p.m., with Shenandoah headlining the evening. 

According to Gardiner Farms, the event has raised more than $3.5 million over the past 27 years. St. Jude treats pediatric cancer patients, and because of events like Saddle Up for St Jude, their families never receive a bill.

Entertainment features local talent and country music stars, including Craig Morgan, Josh Brannon Band, and Shenandoah. An auction takes place Saturday afternoon and there will be plenty of food and drink to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger all weekend. Bring your kids and let them hop on the pony and wagon rides.

Attend all three nights for $60 per person. Thursday or Friday tickets are $20 per person per night, and Saturday tickets are $40 per person. 

All tickets can be purchased at the gate or at local locations of Singing River dentistry offices. Or click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saddle-up-for-st-jude-concert-tickets-909979672697

“Bring your lawn chair and a thankful heart as we join in our tradition of supporting the best of causes – fundraising for St Jude,” said founder Jimmy King.

• Thursday  
  12 p.m. – Farm opens for primitive camping
  6 p.m. – Concessions & Kid Zone open
  6 p.m. – Stampede – on stage
  7:30 p.m. – Drive – on stage
  8:45 p.m. – Shenandoah – on stage
• Friday
  7 a.m. – Farm opens for primitive camping and trail riding
  7:30 a.m. – Trails open for riding (ride at own pace all day)
  11 a.m. – Concessions open
  6 p.m. – Kid Zone opens
  6 p.m. – Amanda Brewer – on stage
  7:30 p.m. – Rewind of the Shoals – on stage
  8:45 p.m. – Josh Brannon Band – on stage
• Saturday
  7 a.m. – Gate opens for trail riders to ride at own pace all day
  10 a.m. – Concessions open all day
  11 a.m. – Cowgirl Up Bluegrass – on stage
  1 p.m. – Dejavu – on stage
  2:15 p.m. –  KGB – on stage
  3:30 p.m. – Auction begins
  8:30 p.m. – Craig Morgan – on stage

All profits go to St. Jude Hospital for Children. For more information, visit https://saddleup4kids.org.