A day of cowboy adventures, family activities, shopping, and railroad history is coming to downtown Summerville this Saturday as Summerville Main Street hosts its annual Wild West celebration at the Historic Summerville Depot.

The free event will take place June 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the depot, located at 119 East Washington Street.

Visitors can enjoy food and craft vendors, live entertainment, historical demonstrations, free mechanical bull rides, and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the day.

One of the featured attractions will be the Spurred West Living History Group, which will transform part of the depot into a 19th-century saloon complete with historical displays and demonstrations. Reenactors will portray characters from the Old West, including Georgia-born frontier con man Jefferson “Soapy” Smith, while sharing stories and insights about life on the frontier.

Live gunfight reenactments are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. outside the depot. Between performances, visitors will have opportunities to meet cast members, take photographs, and learn more about cowboy culture and western history.

Children and families can also enjoy visits from the Cowboy Church Clowns, known for their family-friendly entertainment and photo opportunities. A new attraction this year will be free mechanical bull rides, with riders able to choose their preferred speed. Participants will be required to sign a waiver before riding.

Railroad enthusiasts will want to have their cameras ready for one of the day’s biggest highlights. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s historic 4501 steam locomotive is expected to arrive from Chattanooga with a passenger excursion train. Visitors will also have the opportunity to watch the locomotive being turned on the historic Summerville turntable.

Organizers say the event offers something for all ages and serves as a celebration of both the area’s railroad heritage and the spirit of the American West.