Colleyville resident Larry Wells knows his way around a Western. The actor and producer has appeared in Taylor Sheridan projects including 1883, 1923 and Yellowstone, built a second career in commercials and voiceover work as the longtime face and voice of Tractor Supply, and is currently producing and starring in the independent film Anderson County. Now, Wells is lending that cowboy credibility to a new North Texas festival celebrating music, history and the Old West.
Wells will help host the inaugural Sand & Saddles Music Fest & Trail Ride, running Sept. 17–20 at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum near Cleburne.
Set on more than 10 acres of historic Chisholm Trail land, the four-day event combines Texas country music, trail rides, chuck wagon cooking, living-history demonstrations, camping, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.
Brandon Rhyder headlines Friday night, while Tyce Delk takes the stage Saturday, joining a lineup of more than a dozen Texas artists throughout the weekend.
Saturday begins with a chuck wagon breakfast followed by a morning trail ride, with live music continuing into the evening. Visitors can also explore the museum’s 1800s-era buildings and exhibits, including Texas’ oldest log courthouse, a stagecoach station, blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and sheriff’s office.
More than 75 vendors are expected, along with food, a petting zoo, face painting, artist meet-and-greets and other activities.
The festival also serves a purpose beyond the party. Proceeds will benefit restoration and educational programming at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, with organizers hoping to raise up to $200,000 for future improvements. The event is also partnering with Dusty’s Lines of Love Foundation, which provides fishing experiences for children battling cancer and their families.
Admission is $30 per day or $50 for a weekend pass, with children 12 and younger admitted for $10. Primitive camping is free.
For tickets and details, visit SandAndSaddlesTX.com.
September 17, 2026
10:13 AM