Saddle Up for St. Jude!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Events begin at 11am
NOTE: Tommy Campbell Road is currently closed on the Cherokee Road side of the stables.
To reach the stables, you must enter Tommy Campbell Road from Highway 81.
When you arrive, continue around the “Road Closed” sign to access the stables.
Over the past 18 years the WF Stables family has proudly raised over $220,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the Saddle Up for St. Jude event.
Fundraising is accomplished in several ways:
- Participants create their own St. Jude fundraising site and solicit for donations. You can find the main fundraising page with participants and teams at https://bit.ly/3VZLkq8.
- A silent auction is held using donated items from our community. Online bidding begins on October 8th and will end at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th. Items are on display during the event for onsite bidding. Onsite bids received at the event may not be posted until later in the evening; but winning bids and who the winning bidder is will be announced on Facebook. Check out the available items at https://bit.ly/4dyANIB. Contact us if you have silent auction items to donate!
- In person donations are taken on the day of the event at the entrance as well as at the food wagon.
What happens the day of the event?
Participants engage in various fun activities, both on horseback and on foot, suitable for all ages. These can include:
- Costume Contest (with and without horses)
- Rescue Race
- Nylon Bowling
- Balloon Toss
- Arena Race
- Musical Chairs
- Cowboy Challenge
- Stick Horse Race
- Potato Race
To participate, either raise (set up your own page at https://bit.ly/3VZLkq8 or donate $75, then show up the day of the event.
Small children who wish to participate in just the costume contest and/or stick race can do so for any donation.
A food wagon is available with donated foods, including pizza, desserts, and drinks. Local businesses and individuals can contribute to the food wagon, either by contacting us or bringing something on event day.
Silent auction items are displayed for in-person bidding.
Bring your lawn chair and join us for a fun day supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!
Contact Us:
Donations can be dropped off at the stables, or you may contact one of the following (via email, text, or call) to arrange for pickup:
Primary:
Suzanne Walters Willoughby
Email: swwilloughby@comcast.net
Phone: 865-599-6209
Backup:
Patti Walters
Email: wfstablestn1@gmail.com
Phone: 423-794-0630
