Rhinestone Cowgirl is bringing honky tonk to the Choo Choo

Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Rhinestone Cowgirl event on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Choo Choo Gardens.

NOOGAtoday | Rhinestone Cowgirl Kait Makes

Don’t miss stopping by The August Sisters’ photo booth.

Photo provided by Kait Makes

How about a little honky tonk in the Scenic City? Local chain stitch embroiderer Kait Makes is hosting Rhinestone Cowgirl on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Choo Choo Gardens.

The event will feature over 40 local artisan vendors, line dancing, and flash tattoos. Folks can also enjoy food + drink specials from the bars and restaurants on the Chattanooga Choo Choo’s campus.

So grab your dancing boots + lasso your pals for a good time. Here are our must-do’s:

  • Take free line dancing lessons with the Pop-up Project
  • Take a photo at the Rhinestone Cowgirl photo booth by The August Sisters
  • Get a flash tattoo by Morgan Diann Tattoo
  • Customize a western hat with Love, EROS
  • Shop spaghetti western-themed apparel from Cluster Funk Studio

Bonus: The Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo will give away a free night stay + $50 to Elsie’s Daughter for the event. Make sure to follow Kait Makes on Instagram to see how you can win.

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