Heavy Chevy Stage Takes Shape with Massive Timber Construction
Construction on the Heavy Chevy Stage is moving forward at Muscle Car Ranch, where massive wood timbers are creating a permanent performance space designed to stand for generations.
Built with 500-pound timbers
The stage frame is built from 4-by-16 wood timbers stretching 20 feet, with each timber weighing about 500 pounds. Three-inch-thick material is being used throughout the build, including the stage floor.
Each connection is secured with redundant bolts, creating a solid structure with a weight and feel far beyond conventional stage construction. Curtis Hart expects the finished build to remain standing for more than 100 years.
More than a festival stage
The Heavy Chevy Stage is being developed as a permanent part of Muscle Car Ranch. Construction will continue after TwisterFest, with plans to add a cabin above the stage by Christmas.
The project blends the Ranch’s unmistakable character with heavy-duty craftsmanship built for decades of concerts, gatherings and special events.
TwisterFest returns September 25 and 26
TwisterFest 2026 takes over Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma, on September 25 and 26 with more than 60 bands performing across four stages. Daily admission is $10 per person.
View the 2026 artist set times or buy tickets online. Festivalgoers can also save on ticket fees by paying at the gate.
