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Behind the Scenes at Muscle Car Ranch: TwisterFest 2026 Takes Shape

TwisterFest 2026 is taking shape at Muscle Car Ranch. Curtis Hart has been sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening across the grounds, from stage construction and walkway prep to the unmistakable vintage details that give the Ranch its character.

The festival returns to Chickasha, Oklahoma, on September 25 and 26, 2026, with more than 40 bands performing across four stages. Daily admission is $10 per person.

At a glance: Friday and Saturday • Muscle Car Ranch, 3609 S 16th St, Chickasha • $10 per person, per day • Four music stages • Classic car and truck show • Saturday pro wrestling and bonfire

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Building a one-of-a-kind festival setting

TwisterFest does not happen in an ordinary venue. Muscle Car Ranch is part music destination, part automotive time capsule and part hand-built work of art. The latest photos show that same do-it-yourself spirit in action as Curtis and the crew prepare the outdoor spaces for festival weekend.

Curtis Hart with two volunteers preparing the outdoor grounds at Muscle Car Ranch for TwisterFest 2026
Curtis Hart and the crew get Muscle Car Ranch ready for TwisterFest 2026. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.
Volunteers beneath a reclaimed-wood deck while preparing the TwisterFest venue at Muscle Car Ranch
Behind-the-scenes preparation at Muscle Car Ranch before TwisterFest 2026. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.
Volunteer walking beneath the long wooden venue structure during TwisterFest preparations at Muscle Car Ranch
Preparing the distinctive outdoor spaces at Muscle Car Ranch for TwisterFest 2026. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.
View from a blue tractor during grounds maintenance at Muscle Car Ranch before TwisterFest 2026
Getting every corner of the Muscle Car Ranch grounds ready for festival weekend. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.

From daylight work to stages after dark

As the sun goes down, the Ranch begins to show the atmosphere festivalgoers know and love: rustic stages, neon signs, reclaimed materials and lights tucked into the landscape. These are not generic festival grounds. Every view carries a little piece of Muscle Car Ranch history.

Rustic outdoor stage and deck illuminated at night at Muscle Car Ranch before TwisterFest 2026
The Muscle Car Ranch outdoor stage taking shape after dark. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.
Vintage Budweiser and ATM neon signs in a rustic lounge area at Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma
One-of-a-kind Americana details around Muscle Car Ranch. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.
Construction tools and paint on a workbench during TwisterFest stage preparation at Muscle Car Ranch
The hands-on work behind TwisterFest’s one-of-a-kind stages. Photo courtesy of Curtis Hart.

Live pro wrestling returns Saturday

Along with two days of live music, TwisterFest 2026 brings live pro wrestling to Muscle Car Ranch on Saturday, September 26 at 5 PM. It is one more reason to spend the full weekend at the Ranch.

TwisterFest 2026 live pro wrestling poster featuring the Saturday card at Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma
Live pro wrestling comes to TwisterFest 2026 at Muscle Car Ranch.

Plan your TwisterFest weekend

TwisterFest 2026
September 25–26, 2026
Muscle Car Ranch
3609 S 16th St
Chickasha, OK 73018
$10 per person, per day

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Photos shared from Curtis Hart’s public Facebook page and used with attribution.

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Muscle Car Ranch Riverfront Build Progress Ahead of TwisterFest

Reclaimed bridge beams staged in a field at Muscle Car Ranch for riverfront dock construction ahead of TwisterFest

Building the Riverfront the Right Way

Riverfront pole installation at Muscle Car Ranch for TwisterFest dock expansion

Setting deep support poles along the riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch as part of ongoing TwisterFest venue improvements.

Out here at Muscle Car Ranch, progress never stops.

The riverfront dock structure continues to take shape with deep-set poles designed to handle rising water levels. These aren’t decorative posts. They’re engineered for strength, stability, and longevity.

Each pole is set deep, gravel tamped tight, built to withstand Oklahoma weather and river conditions.

Reclaimed bridge timbers being installed into the riverfront deck framing at Muscle Car Ranch at night

Reclaimed Bridge Timbers With History

The framing includes reclaimed bridge timbers from a 1910 Red River bridge. Solid wood. Heavy beams. Real history.

Those same timbers now form the backbone of the river deck expansion. What once carried traffic across the Red River now supports gatherings, music, and community events.

It’s not just construction. It’s repurposed legacy.

Reclaimed bridge beams loaded on a trailer at Muscle Car Ranch for riverfront dock construction

Historic wooden bridge beams staged on a trailer, ready to be used in the expanding riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch.

From Framework to Event Space

Riverfront dock framing in progress at Muscle Car Ranch ahead of TwisterFest

From raw framing to full river views, the space continues to evolve.

The dock area has already hosted weddings, private gatherings, and evening events. With expanded framing and reinforced support, it’s being built for even more.

Every improvement strengthens the venue for TwisterFest and everything else hosted at Muscle Car Ranch year-round.

Dock construction progress at Muscle Car Ranch for TwisterFest riverfront expansion

Ongoing dock construction at the TwisterFest venue along the riverfront.

Riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch viewed across the water during TwisterFest venue upgrades

The riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch viewed from across the water.

Day to Night at the Ranch

Evening event on the riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch with kayak on the water

Guests gather on the dock as evening settles over the river at Muscle Car Ranch.

Night crowd gathered on the riverfront dock under string lights at Muscle Car Ranch

Guests gathered under string lights on the riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch.

Daytime event setup with purple decor on the riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch

Purple-themed event setup on the riverfront dock at Muscle Car Ranch.

Wooden dock walkway illuminated at night at Muscle Car Ranch riverfront

The dock walkway illuminated after dark at Muscle Car Ranch.

By day, it’s peaceful river views and open sky.

By evening, it transforms. String lights. Reflections on the water. Music drifting across the dock.

This is what makes TwisterFest special. It’s not just a stage. It’s a setting.

Why It Matters for TwisterFest

1946 Mack truck setting support poles at Muscle Car Ranch for TwisterFest riverfront construction

A vintage 1946 Mack truck used to set deep support poles along the riverfront at Muscle Car Ranch.

TwisterFest isn’t dropped into a random venue.

It’s hosted at a place that’s constantly being built, reinforced, and improved by hand.

Every pole set. Every beam placed. Every deck board secured.

That work is what you stand on when you come out for TwisterFest.

And the build continues.

Stay tuned for more updates from Muscle Car Ranch as preparations continue.

TwisterFest is more than an event. It’s part of something being built year-round.

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TwisterFest 2025 Lineup Announced | Get Ready for Rock, Trucks, and Wrestling

Crowd sitting in front of the stage at Muscle Car Ranch with text overlay announcing the TwisterFest 2025 lineup in Chickasha, OK on October 3 and 4

TwisterFest 2025 is coming October 3 & 4 to Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma — and the full music lineup is here!

Get ready for two stacked days of high-energy performances, championship wrestling by Texoma Pro Wrestling Company, classic trucks, camping, food, and more.

TwisterFest Lineup Announced:

Here’s the full 2025 TwisterFest band lineup, featuring national acts, regional favorites, and local rising stars:

Friday, October 3, 2025 TwisterFest lineup poster with Trail Boss Amphitheater, Mesa, and Power Generation Station schedules.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 TwisterFest lineup poster with Trail Boss Amphitheater, Mesa, Power Generation Station, and Pro Wrestling Stage schedules.

🚚 Truck Show

Open to 2007 & older trucks, plus a special area for newer model trucks and super trucks. Entry is $40 for the weekend and covers everyone in the cab.

Kick things off Friday at 6 PM with a Cruise-In through Chickasha, then return to Muscle Car Ranch for live music. The Truck Show officially starts Saturday morning at 8 AM and runs all weekend.

👕 Official TwisterFest 2025 T-Shirts

The official TwisterFest 2025 T-shirt design is here!
These limited-edition shirts will be available at the festival – grab yours early before they sell out!

TwisterFest 2025 official t-shirt front design featuring music festival, wrestling, and classic truck show graphic

🎸 2025 Band List:

Aqua Fire, The BAD Band, Hammer Lane Hippies, Beggars Whiskey, Briegade, Magenta Burn, Ellis Dean, Country Jamm Band, Canadian River Howlers, A.S.H. (Angry Southern Hillbillies), BanDs Lighthouse, Two Mushroom, Amanda Howle, Toby Wayne, Franck Ryan, Gisel & Co., Cory Cheesman, Justin Duty, Alana, Gage Wilkerson & the Young Guns, Jack Tidwell, Ten Acre Rock, Ramsay Midwood, Theo Lawrence, Hidden Charms, Solemn Road, Punky Bluester, Rick Shackelford, Johnny Beesley, Jared McGovern, Scott Steel Project, Two Rivers Band, The Band from Buzzard Hill, Assault & Flattery, Bruddah Barry.

Lineup subject to change. Check back for updates.

🍔 Vendors

Cool off with Contrabandz Ice Cream Lab, grab an ice-cold drink from Heavenly Sips Lemonade (veteran-owned), and browse food trucks, merch, and maker booths all weekend.

🍔 Food & Drinks

  • Towanda! Groovy Grilled Cheese and Soups 🧀
  • The Shredded Taco 🌮
  • Boujee Bovine food tent 🐮
  • Savvy’s Food Truck 🚚
  • KC’s Hog Heaven Bar-B-Que🍗
  • Contrabandz Ice Cream Lab 🍦
  • Heavenly Sips Lemonade 🍋
  • Wild Mike’s Enterprises – Pickles, pickled okra, salsa, beef jerky, cheesecake
  • Big C’s BBQ & Catering Custom Smoking 🍖

🛍️ Merch, Makers & Info Booths

  • Shauna the Happy Strand Girl ✨
  • DOVE Fly Veterans Association 🇺🇸
  • AT&T 📱
  • News 9’s Pilot Jim Gardner 🚁 – Oklahoma’s legendary helicopter pilot will be hanging out at TwisterFest with exclusive merch and plenty of sky-high stories to share!
  • Indubious Luxury Smoking Accessories 🔥
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Gather your crew, start planning your setup, and prepare for one wild weekend in Chickasha.

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Camping & Tickets

RV camping fees vary based on length of stay and hookup availability.

🎟️ Tickets are available onsite or online (coming soon):

$10 Per Day
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