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2008 Schedule of Events
COMPLETE
FESTIVAL GUIDE
Saturday, July 26th
DAWN TO DUSK CITY WIDE SIDEWALK SALE
From the first light
of day ‘til the heat melts you, enjoy the biggest and best deals of the
year! In all shopping areas of Dodge City you will find bargains
galore.
7am – DODGE CITY DAYS 5K AND 1 MILE SHOOT OUT
- 2nd and Gunsmoke
Come enjoy some exercise before the parade. Run a 5K or a 1 Mile or be
energetic and run both. If you enjoy walking, take a nice one mile walk
down the parade route. Any questions call Buc Bolmer at 620-225-4496 or
e-mail at
bolmer@cox.net. We look forward to seeing you there.
7:30am-6pm
- COORS/MGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - Mariah Hills
This tournament
sponsored by Coors and the Men’s Golf Association begins on Saturday.
There will be a Free Hamburger Fry sponsored by Southwest Distributing
Inc. from 11am-2pm. For more information, contact 620-225-8182.
10am - DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE
- Civic Center
to Dodge City Roundup Arena
We
present to you the 48th Dodge City Days Western Parade. Our
theme this year, “Dodge City Days…Enjoy The Ride”, promises to
make great floats sponsored by local businesses and clubs. A judge’s
stand will house those who are voting on the floats for awards. To
enter the parade, contact KBSD-TV at 620-227-3121.
11am- 18th ANNUAL BARBECUE/BACKYARD BARBECUE CONTEST -
Wright Park
This event is sanctioned by the KCBS (Kansas City Barbecue
Society) as an official cook off, and entering its 18th
year of the best BBQ in Southwest Kansas! At 11:00 am the public is
invited to join us to sample the best of the best in BBQ. Entry into
the park is a lapel pin and $2.00. Kids under 10 free with a
lapel pin. The BACKYARD BBQ is for the backyard chef to show off
their culinary skills. Participants will prepare for judges only.
Cargill and National Beef provide the public sampling BBQ.
There will be a live band and fun for the kids. For more information,
contact the Chamber office at 620-227-3119.
6pm- 12am – STREET DANCE - Central Station
Admission will be $3.00 off with lapel pin.
6:30-9pm - BOOT HILL BULL FRY & BASH - Boot
Hill Museum Complex
The
7th Annual Boot Hill Bull Fry & Bash is sponsored by
Pepsi, Q97 & Z98, and Gene’s Heartland Foods. We are
changing things around a bit, so here’s the deal. One ticket price gets
you in the door and you can eat all you care to eat. The menu is Calf
Fries, Beef Brisket, Coleslaw, Sally’s Potatoes n’Onions, Baked Beans,
Pepsi and Ice Tea. Alcohol will be sold separately. You will be
entertained while you eat by the Q97 Road Show. Tickets are $10.00 with
a Dodge City Days Pin or $12.00 without. Children 10 and under are $5.00
with a DC Days Pin or $7.00 without. All proceeds benefit Boot Hill
Museum. Bull Fry t-shirts will be available at the event. For more
information contact Boot Hill at 620-227-8188.
7pm - DODGE CITY DAYS RACES - Dodge City
Raceway Park
Gates open at 5:30pm and races begin at 7pm. Lapel pin wearers
will receive $2.00 off general admission price only. For more
information, contact the DCRP office at 620-225-3277.
9:00pm- 1:30am – CENTRAL STATION STREET DANCE
- Central Station
Restaurant will be serving food until 10pm inside. The rock band “Ask
Vinnie” will crank out the tunes outside. After 10pm, the Station’s
Deejay will provide a mixed genre of music inside. Must be 21.
9:30pm– STREET DANCE
- Casey’s Cowtown
Must be 21
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