Many have said that this performance rivals any performance at the Wrangler National Finals. The top 12 participants in each event go for the top money and the championship buckle. See Wednesday’s (July 30) description for more details and ticket information. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events, call (620) 225-2244.

DODGE CITY DAYS LAPEL PIN RAFFLE IS BACK! This is your chance to win some quick cash! At exactly 4:00p.m. the Dodge City Days committee will be drawing seven lucky lapel pin numbers to win cold-hard cash!

Grab the kids! It’s time for the 30th Annual McDonald’s Kidfest in Wright Park! Kidfest Admission, games, and activities are FREE with your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. We guarantee your kids will not leave empty-handed! Come join in on the fun! Recommended ages are 4-12 years old. Kidfest event sponsors include Q97, Z98, and La Ke Buena. For more information contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com. A 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for entry into the park. Please leave your pets at home.

Bring your 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin to the Long Branch Lagoon and swim for just $4.00 per person! There is no better way to spend these hot summer days than splashing around at the Long Branch Lagoon. Season passholders will be entered into a drawing for a lagoon merchandise package each time they attend and show their 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2025 (Friday, July 25 – Sunday, August 3). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

Beat the heat and bring your family to the Dodge City Civic Center and browse through all of the booths filled with unique arts and crafts. Vendors from all over the United States will be showcasing their goods for 3 full days! Show runs from Friday, August 1st - Sunday August 3rd. For more information, email dcdays@dodgechamber.com or call (620) 227-3119.

Join us for the 6th Annual High Noon Cornhole Tournament & Silent Auction to benefit the Courtney Tylynn Foundation scholarship drive. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Bags fly at High Noon. Silent auction registration at 10:30 a.m., bidding begins 11:00 am and ends promptly at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Denise M. Salem or Brandi Jo Tabor at this email address butterflykissesinheaven214@gmail.com

Cowboy Church will take place with special guest speakers. This event is open to the public. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events, call (620) 225-2244.

Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714 has been a part of Dodge City since the 1950’s and is here to support all our veterans of foreign wars and our communities that they live in. Breakfast is served for the community with the objective to raise funds for veterans. For more information, please contact dbriseno12@gmail.com.Receive $1.00 off the purchase fee when you present your 2025 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin.

The 41st Annual AMBUCS Golf Tournament is a four-person best ball tournament with tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. This is open to the general public and you must call Mariah Hills Golf Course (620) 225-8182 for your own tee time. Any paid golfer with a Dodge City Days Lapel Pin on will receive a free gift. For more information, contact Mike Konda 620-338-0234 or Merle Kaufman at (620) 338-3593.

Don’t miss your chance to win an unforgettable Nashville Getaway from Boot Hill Casino & Resort! One lucky guest will walk away with this Grand Prize Nashville Package OR $20,000 CASH on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM, following the rodeo. This VIP experience includes exclusive perks and luxury accommodations. Make your plans to be at Boot Hill Casino after the rodeo—you must be 21 to enter and be present to win!

Our final performer, A MUST-SEE SHOW! WILLIAM BECKMANN, just performed at the Grand Ole Opry this year! Not only did he perform his own Country Hits, but he also sang a cover song from the Mexican Legend “Vicente Fernandez” in Spanish. Special Guest, Lowdown Drifters. Enjoy the show outside or step inside to listen to our Dee Jay spinning all the Great Hits! For advance ticket information call 620-225-1176! Look for the Free Shuttle from the Rodeo Grounds! tuned for event details.

Think you have what it takes to be a Doctor’s Office bull rider? Come on down and show us who can last the longest on our mechanical bull! Every Saturday during Dodge City Days. Must be 21 or older. No charge to get in. For more information call (620) 801-5001.

Rodeos across the nation participate in the Wrangler Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP) campaign to show their support for 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 $10,500.00 raised. All proceeds go directly to Hospice of the Prairie. See Wednesday’s (July 30) description for more details and ticket information. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events contact (620) 225-2244.

Robert M. Wright, a revered figure in the Dodge City community for fifty years, left an indelible mark on the region when he passed away on January 4, 1915. His remarkable contributions earned him a distinguished obituary in the Dodge City Daily Globe. In tribute

to his enduring legacy, Keith Wondra, the curator of the Boot Hill Museum, will present an inspiring account of Wright's life. This presentation will delve into his vital roles in the Santa Fe Trail and the Western Cattle Trail, showcasing his profound impact on the history of the region. The Western Cattle Trail Association thanks the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas for their continued support of the Dodge City Days Wrangle. Through their grant money we are able to bring a wide range of speakers and subject matter to the people of our historic City.

Bring your 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin to the Long Branch Lagoon and swim for just $4.00 per person! There is no better way to spend these hot summer days than splashing around at the Long Branch Lagoon. Season passholders will be entered into a drawing for a lagoon merchandise package each time they attend and show their 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2025 (Friday, July 25 – Sunday, August 3). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

Cowboys straight off the trail helped shape Dodge City’s legendary reputation as a rough and rowdy cattle town—and now you can experience that wild history firsthand when Dodge City Lawmen face off against tough Texas Cowboys in the Showdown of the Year. The World-Famous Boot Hill Gunfighters present one of the largest Old West gunfights in the world, bringing thrilling action and frontier drama to life. Special thanks to SuperHits K95 and La Fiesta 93.9 for sponsoring this incredible event. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Doors open at 11:45 AM, with no early entry permitted. Please note that Ford County residents do not receive early or free admission before noon. No pets are allowed. For more information, call (620) 227-8188 or visit www.boothill.org.

Join us for a hot dog meal including chips and a drink! Free will donations will be accepted. Bring your lapel pin to get entered in our $300.00 gift basket giveaway including two rodeo tickets. For more information, please contact Gayle Ausmus 620-682-1122 or Cynthia Pimienta 620-430-0111. 

Enjoy a style show with Miss Rodeo Kansas & Teen Pageant contestants as they showcase the 62nd Anniversary of the Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant. Following the Style Show will be the coronation of the 2026 Miss Rodeo Kansas & Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas. Admission will be charged.  For reservations and questions, please contact Katera Kemp at (785) 443-0018.

Beat the heat and bring your family to the Dodge City Civic Center and browse through all of the booths filled with unique arts and crafts. Vendors from all over the United States will be showcasing their goods for 3 full days! Show runs from Friday, August 1st - Sunday August 3rd. For more information, email dcdays@dodgechamber.com or call (620) 227-3119.

Come down to Wright Park and see all the trucks and vehicles on display for children and families to tour and touch! Touch-A-Truck brought to you by Building Solutions, takes place during the Classic Car Show from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Tour large utility vehicles, ask questions, and have fun! For more information or to enter your large utility vehicle for the event, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com. A 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for entry into the park. Please leave your pets at home.

Take a cruise down memory lane at the 2025 Dodge City Days Classic Car Show, sponsored by Gibson’s Pharmacy, Q-97, Z-98, and La Ke Buena! Stroll through a stunning lineup of vintage vehicles, each a beautifully preserved piece of automotive history.Don't forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award and help crown this year’s fan favorite! For more information or to register your classic car, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, email dcdays@dodgechamber.com, or visit dodgecitydays.org.A 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for park entry. Please leave pets at home.

CARS WILL ENTER ON 2ND STREET. NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER ON THE 4TH STREET ENTRANCE.
NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK AFTER 9:30AM - NO EXCEPTIONS

Held both Saturday mornings during Dodge City Days, Boot Hill Distillery will offer a Bloody Mary Brunch with extravagant garnishes. For the cost of the cocktail, patrons can choose from a variety of meats, vegetables, and other add-ons for their Bloody Mary or choose to have "Brunch in a Cup". Come on down to the distillery after the parade and cattle drive for a fun, family friendly event. Live jazz music will be performed by local artists. Kids are welcome and non-alcoholic options are available.

Step back in time and experience the spirit of the Old West at the Longhorn Cattle Drive, brought to you by Boot Hill Casino & Resort, the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hi Plains Feed LLC, Roto-Mix, and Spine Med. Watch as majestic longhorn cattle make their way down Wyatt Earp Blvd., just like the cowboys did in the 1800s. Arrive early to grab a front-row seat for this unforgettable sight—and witness history come alive in the streets of Dodge City. Route map included in printed Festival Guide, Website & App.

Free admission to all slack events. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events, call (620) 225-2244.

It’s been a Long Time Comin’ but MICKY & THE MOTORCARS are back at Central Station! Performing their new hit “The Heart Is Almost Gone” and other great originals. Our special guest artist, Bri Bagwell, she is the Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year! And even more music inside with our amazing Dee Jay! For advance ticket information call 620-225-1176! Look for the Free Shuttle from the Rodeo Grounds!

Join us as we salute our men and women in public service! Show your American pride by wearing red, white and blue. Tickets purchased in advance run from $17.00 to $31.00 Wednesday and Thursday, and $20.00 to $34.00 Friday through Sunday. All tickets are $3.00 more on the day of the event. These prices do not include ticket or processing fees. Children’s prices and accessible seating for disabled people are available. For ticket information, call (620) 225-2244 or order online at www.dodgecityroundup.org. Browse the many vendor booths before the rodeo and enjoy live musical entertainment before and after the rodeo nightly!

With your Friday night rodeo ticket, you can enjoy delicious brisket, beans, roasted corn, and a drink for $5.00! All proceeds are donated back to Dodge City Roundup Rodeo to help support the youth events. Tickets may be purchased at the feed the night of the event. For more information on all DC Roundup PRCA Rodeo events, call (620) 225-2244.

Beat the heat and bring your family to the Dodge City Civic Center and browse through all of the booths filled with unique arts and crafts. Vendors from all over the United States will be showcasing their goods for 3 full days! Show runs from Friday, August 1st - Sunday August 3rd. For more information, email dcdays@dodgechamber.com or call (620) 227-3119.

Listen as the cowgirls deliver their speeches and answer impromptu questions. This gives you an opportunity to visit with the cowgirls and learn more about each of them. They will be on-hand to answer questions about themselves and the competition and sign autographs. For more information, contact Katera Kemp at (785) 443-0018.

Bring your 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin to the Long Branch Lagoon and swim for just $4.00 per person! There is no better way to spend these hot summer days than splashing around at the Long Branch Lagoon. Season passholders will be entered into a drawing for a lagoon merchandise package each time they attend and show their 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2025 (Friday, July 25 – Sunday, August 3). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.