2009 Schedule of Events
COMPLETE FESTIVAL GUIDE

Saturday, August 1^st    

7:45am – Dodge City Days “Saddle Up” Bike Ride - Waters True Value Parking Lot

A road ride with various distances to accommodate riders of all ages and experience levels.  Registration and the start/finish line will be in the Waters True Value parking lot.  Refreshments provided at the start/finish line and approximately each 10 miles for the longest ride.  Distances range from 5 miles to 40 miles.  All riders must wear helmets.  There is no charge but donations will be accepted to cover the cost of refreshments.  Join with family and friends for a great Dodge City Days riding experience.  For more information call Van Hampton at 225-6411 or John Wentling at 225-7516.

9am-3pm – EQUINE TRADE SHOW - 4-H Building

9am-5pm - DODGE CITY DAYS ARTS, CRAFTS & THINGS SHOW - Downtown Dodge City

Bring your family downtown to the Dodge City Days Arts, Crafts & Things Show at 9am and enjoy the finest crafts around. There will be food, music and fun for the whole family.  There will be vendors from all over the United States to show off their wares.  This is the first day of a two-day show.  For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 620-227-3119.

10am – DC SHRINE CLUB KIDDIE PARADE - Sacred Heart School Parking Lot to Boot Hill Parking Lot

DC Shrine Club Kiddie Parade is a short parade through downtown Dodge City for children ages 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place in 3 different groups, individual, small group and large group; plus there will be a grand prize winner!  Registration begins at 9am at Sacred Heart School parking lot. The kids will end up at Boot Hill parking lot with drinks being given to all participants.  Awards are presented at the end of the trail.  For more information and rules call Paul Lehmkuhler at 620-430-1133.  Must be registered by 9:30am to be judged.

10am-3pm – HORSE OWNER-FARRIER CLINIC - 4-H Building

10am-3pm - CARNEGIE FOR THE ART’S “KIDS ART” -  Carnegie Center

Kids of all ages are invited to have their faces decorated with images of flowers to horses in the garden of the Carnegie Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 1, beginning immediately after the Children’s Parade.  In the lower level classroom of the Carnegie, children of all ages are invited to participate in creating several small art projects.  Carnegie volunteers will assist children in completing art projects to take with them.  A popular event is the “trail mix”.  Children decorate a small sack and create their own trail mix from a variety of ingredients.  Get a break from the sun and enjoy the fun at the Carnegie Center for the Arts.

10am-5pm – DODGE CITY DAYS 2009 CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Wright Park

See classic cars from all over the country.  You choose the best classics with the People’s Choice Award.  Games and prizes all day.  Awards will be handed out at 4pm. Admission to the show is a lapel pin.  Media sponsor is Super Hits K-95.  For more information call 620-227-3119.

12 NOON - HIGH NOON GUNFIGHT - Boot Hill Museum

Turn a page back in time and experience one of the largest Old West gunfights in the world.  The iron will of the Dodge City Lawmen will be pitted against the rough and rowdy cowboys in search of whiskey and women.  The world famous Boot Hill gunfighters and alumni gunfighters meet up the showdown of the year and it’s FREE to the public.  See you at the High Noon Gunfight.  Gates open at 11:45 and space is limited.  Sorry, pets are not allowed.

12pm-2pm - MISS RODEO KANSAS AND TEEN PAGEANT STYLE SHOW - Knights of Columbus

Enjoy a style show with Miss Rodeo Kansas and Teen Pageant participants.  Tickets may be purchased in advance at Dodge City Roundup Offices at 608 S. 14^th, Long’s at 2207 Central Ave., or by calling Maureen Flax at 620-227-7315.

3pm – MISS RODEO KANSAS AND TEEN KANSAS MEDIA INTERVIEW - Village Square Mall

Contestants will be doing mock media interviews and answering questions for fun without being judged.

7pm – MISS TEEN RODEO KANSAS CORONATION/MISS RODEO KANSAS CORONATION- Dodge City Roundup Arena

On this night at the Rodeo you will see Miss Rodeo Kansas and Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas crowned!  Miss Rodeo Kansas Queen coronation immediately follows the Teen coronation. They will be available throughout the rodeo for autographs.

7:45pm – DODGE CITY ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO – A WRANGLER MILLION DOLLAR TOUR RODEO, SILVER SERIES/WRANGLER NIGHT/TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK - Dodge City Roundup Arena

Rodeos across the nation have started Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP Campaign) to show their support for breast cancer awareness.  Everyone attending the rodeo is encouraged to wear pink.  There will be “pink” items available for purchase. We’ll be passing around pink cowboy hats through the stands for donations.  Through sponsor contributions and local support of pink items purchased, we hope to exceed last year’s amount of over $20,000.  Donation will be made to the local Circle of Hope Cancer Survivors group. 

8:30pm – DODGE CITY DAYS TURNS INTO DODGE CITY NIGHTS - Sante Fe Depot

10pm- 1:30am- CENTRAL STATION STREET DANCE - Central Station

Dustin Evans and the Good Times will be performing outside.   C.S. deejay will pump up with yet another venue of music inside. Can’t beat that!