Chuckwagon 101: The History of Chuckwagon Racing Did you know the sport of chuckwagon racing all began right here at the Calgary Stampede? In 2023, we celebrated the centennial year for our sport, and we are excited to see what this second century holds. Thank you to Chuckwagon Committee member XXX for sharing some history about chuckwagons! #CalgaryStampede #Stampede2024 #CowboysRangelandDerby #ChuckwagonRacing | Calgary Stampede Chuckwagons & Relay

Long before food trucks, early American chuck wagons fed hungry cowboys on the open prairies during cattle drives. Chuck wagon cooks, AKA cookies, rely on simple ingredients to guide their menus and fire to power their ovens. Today, chuck wagon cook-offs help preserve cattle drive trail days and ensure the authentic reproduction of these mobile kitchens. Pigeon Forge’s Chuck Wagon Cookoff includes cash prizes and awards in various food categories, including meat, potatoes, bread, beans and desse