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

The free event takes place 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 a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day.

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

Live gunfight reenactments are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. outside the depot. Visitors can also meet cast members, take photographs, and learn more about cowboy culture between performances.

Families can enjoy appearances by the Cowboy Church Clowns, while adventurous visitors can take a free ride on the mechanical bull. Riders may choose their preferred speed but must sign a waiver before participating.

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

Organizers say the event celebrates both the region’s railroad heritage and the spirit of the American West while offering entertainment and activities for all ages.