Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival

05/09/2026

Here is our lineup for our 38th Annual Buford Pusser Festival. There will be rides for all ages and fun for the whole family. We will have free concerts nightly, and several special events. Don’t miss the award winning fair food and food trucks, along with our pageant, petting zoo, and wrestling.

04/05/2026

Buford Pusser Festival Update

I’ve had several folks reach out or tag me in posts about the Buford Pusser Festival and Museum in Adamsville, TN, so let’s clear a few things up.

The Buford Pusser Festival is a go — it will be happening this year, May 14th–16th!
Also, the rumor that the Buford Pusser Museum is closing is absolutely false. I spoke with the mayor today and also with the museum curator — both confirmed that the museum is open and doing just fine.
Some exciting marketing updates and announcements will be coming soon, so stay tuned.
Just to recap: the Festival is ON, and the Museum remains open.

Adamsville will be ready to celebrate Buford Pusser next month!

02/19/2026

The festival this year will be May 14th-16th! With a bus tour Saturday (5/16/26). Please call the museum at 731-632-4080 for information. Stay tuned for updates and lineup!

05/23/2025

04/27/2024

04/20/2024

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we have to cancel our Opening Ceremony on May 11, 2024 so we will not be able to honor Sheriff Mark Lamb as planned.

04/11/2024

All vendors & food trucks are welcome! Please contact Sheriff Buford Pusser Museum Festival Vendor Coordinator Sara Mote @ (256)300-1113. May 9-11, 2024.