SATURDAY, JULY 27
6:30 a.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS 5K & 1 MILE SHOOTOUT
2nd Ave. and Gunsmoke St.
Come participate in a 5K and 1-mile run/walk before the Dodge City Days Western Parade. The entry fee, if received by July 22nd, is $20.00 (entry fee covers both races). After July 22nd, the entry fee will be $25.00. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., the 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the mile race begins at 9:00 a.m. For entry forms call (620) 253-9776, email bolmer@cox.net.
7:30 a.m. – LEWIS AUTOMOTIVE TWO-MAN MGA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mariah Hills Golf Course – 1800 Matt Down Rd.
This is a two-man tournament hosted by Lewis Automotive Group. The format is nine-hole best ball and nine-hole scramble. To register your team, please contact Mariah Hills Pro Shop at (620) 225-8182.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. BABY EXPO
Knights of Columbus - 800 W Frontview St.
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), the Baby Expo serves as a supportive environment for families to learn about pregnancy, birth, and infant care while connecting with community resources. Join us in celebration with a variety of vendors, activities, and giveaways! For more information contact Jennie Toland at executivedirector.fcbc@gmail.com.
9:30 a.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE
Presented by the DODGE CITY CHAPTER OF AMBUCS
We present to you the 59th Dodge City Days Western Parade. Our theme this year is Strike Up the Band and promises to make for great floats sponsored by local businesses and clubs. This year’s Parade Marshal is the world-famous Dodge City Municipal Cowboy Band! To participate in the parade, contact the Dodge City Chapter of Ambucs at (620) 339-0194. Entry fee required. Please note that there is a *NEW* staging location. Soule Street will be closed from 6th Street to Central Avenue. Parade line up will begin at 5:00 a.m. at 6th Street and Soule. Awards will be posted on the dodgecitydays.org website and prizes will be available to pick up at the Chamber Office on Monday, August 12th. Check out the parade route map found under the "EVENTS/REGISTRATIONS" tab or by clicking HERE.
THE NATIONAL BEEF SMOKIN’ SADDLES OFFICIAL BBQ CONTEST
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
The 2019 National Beef Smokin’ Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and Oklahoma Barbeque Society (OKBS). This official cook-off is entering its 29th year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas! Come see some of the best chefs in the West compete for over $15,000 awarded in cash and prizes! There will be food vendors and the ever popular Budlight Tailgate Experience. Event Sponsors include Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com or visit dodgecitydays.org. A 2019 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for entry into the park.
THE CENTERA BANK BACKYARD BBQ CONTEST
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
The Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest gives backyard cooks the opportunity to show off their culinary skills. Follow the delicious aroma of BBQ into the park and stay to see which team takes home the win. Participants will prepare food for judges only. NEW TO THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION: The Backyard BBQ Corporate Cup Challenge. Grab your co-workers, fire up the grill, and compete against other Dodge City businesses in the Centera Bank Backyard BBQ Contest. Don’t have any co-workers that want to compete with you? That’s ok! Grab some friends and register under your company’s name to earn bragging rights for your business. Who knows…maybe your boss will even sponsor your team! Event Sponsors include Pepsi, Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. Please leave your pets at home. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce by calling (620) 227-3119, emailing dcdays@dodgechamber.com, or visiting dodgecitydays.org. Use your Dodge City Days lapel pin for entry into the park and enjoy food vendors and live music!
LITTLE SMOKIES KIDS-Q COMPETITION BROUGHT to you by Dodge City Medical Center
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
Come see our littlest barbeque enthusiasts show off their culinary skills at the Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q Competition brought to you by Dodge City Medical Center. Thanks to our event sponsors, Snake River Farms and Western Beverage, these Little Smokies will compete for bragging rights, CASH, and fabulous prizes! For more information or to enter the competition (ages 6-15), contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, visit dodgecitydays.org, or email dcdays@dodgechamber.com
THE BUD LIGHT TAILGATE EXPERIENCE
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
Cool off at the Bud Light Tailgate Experience during the BBQ in the park! Ice-cold Budweiser products, brought to you by Western Beverage, will be sold out of an amazing mobile bar equipped with music, TVs, and plenty of seating. Bring your friends and come hang out at the coolest tailgate in town! Use your Dodge City Days lapel pin for entry into the park to enjoy food vendors and music surrounding the tailgate!
11:30 a.m. – FAMILY FUN AT THE LONG BRANCH LAGOON
Long Branch Lagoon Aquatics Park – 111 4th Ave.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information, contact (620) 225-8156.
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - GUNSMOKE: ON THE AIR!
Homestead Theater – 201 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information call (620) 225-1001.
7:30 p.m. – TRACE ADKINS LIVE IN CONCERT
United Wireless Arena – 4100 W. Comanche St.
The United Wireless Arena is excited to be the official host of the Dodge City Days Concert! Helping us kick off Dodge City Days this year is country star TRACE ADKINS. Tickets are currently on sale online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the United Wireless Arena Box Office. For more information call (620) 371-7390 and/or visit www.unitedwirelessarena.com. Make sure to follow us on Facebook!
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. – BULL RIDING AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
The Doctor’s Office – 113 Gunsmoke St.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information, call (620) 801-5001.
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. - CENTRAL STATION STREET DANCE
Central Station Bar & Grill – 207 E. Wyatt Earp
Central Station is pleased to present longtime regular JARED DANIELS BAND, singing hits like “My Home Town,” “All I Need,” and “Foot on the Dashboard.” Special guest is Blind Dog Alley. While you’re rocking to the great band outside, don’t forget to come in and check out our deejay spinning all the top hits of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. For advance ticket information call (620) 225-1176. Free shuttle from the rodeo grounds and group pickup available!
2nd Ave. and Gunsmoke St.
Come participate in a 5K and 1-mile run/walk before the Dodge City Days Western Parade. The entry fee, if received by July 22nd, is $20.00 (entry fee covers both races). After July 22nd, the entry fee will be $25.00. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., the 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the mile race begins at 9:00 a.m. For entry forms call (620) 253-9776, email bolmer@cox.net.
7:30 a.m. – LEWIS AUTOMOTIVE TWO-MAN MGA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mariah Hills Golf Course – 1800 Matt Down Rd.
This is a two-man tournament hosted by Lewis Automotive Group. The format is nine-hole best ball and nine-hole scramble. To register your team, please contact Mariah Hills Pro Shop at (620) 225-8182.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. BABY EXPO
Knights of Columbus - 800 W Frontview St.
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), the Baby Expo serves as a supportive environment for families to learn about pregnancy, birth, and infant care while connecting with community resources. Join us in celebration with a variety of vendors, activities, and giveaways! For more information contact Jennie Toland at executivedirector.fcbc@gmail.com.
9:30 a.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE
Presented by the DODGE CITY CHAPTER OF AMBUCS
We present to you the 59th Dodge City Days Western Parade. Our theme this year is Strike Up the Band and promises to make for great floats sponsored by local businesses and clubs. This year’s Parade Marshal is the world-famous Dodge City Municipal Cowboy Band! To participate in the parade, contact the Dodge City Chapter of Ambucs at (620) 339-0194. Entry fee required. Please note that there is a *NEW* staging location. Soule Street will be closed from 6th Street to Central Avenue. Parade line up will begin at 5:00 a.m. at 6th Street and Soule. Awards will be posted on the dodgecitydays.org website and prizes will be available to pick up at the Chamber Office on Monday, August 12th. Check out the parade route map found under the "EVENTS/REGISTRATIONS" tab or by clicking HERE.
THE NATIONAL BEEF SMOKIN’ SADDLES OFFICIAL BBQ CONTEST
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
The 2019 National Beef Smokin’ Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and Oklahoma Barbeque Society (OKBS). This official cook-off is entering its 29th year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas! Come see some of the best chefs in the West compete for over $15,000 awarded in cash and prizes! There will be food vendors and the ever popular Budlight Tailgate Experience. Event Sponsors include Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com or visit dodgecitydays.org. A 2019 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for entry into the park.
THE CENTERA BANK BACKYARD BBQ CONTEST
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
The Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest gives backyard cooks the opportunity to show off their culinary skills. Follow the delicious aroma of BBQ into the park and stay to see which team takes home the win. Participants will prepare food for judges only. NEW TO THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION: The Backyard BBQ Corporate Cup Challenge. Grab your co-workers, fire up the grill, and compete against other Dodge City businesses in the Centera Bank Backyard BBQ Contest. Don’t have any co-workers that want to compete with you? That’s ok! Grab some friends and register under your company’s name to earn bragging rights for your business. Who knows…maybe your boss will even sponsor your team! Event Sponsors include Pepsi, Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. Please leave your pets at home. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce by calling (620) 227-3119, emailing dcdays@dodgechamber.com, or visiting dodgecitydays.org. Use your Dodge City Days lapel pin for entry into the park and enjoy food vendors and live music!
LITTLE SMOKIES KIDS-Q COMPETITION BROUGHT to you by Dodge City Medical Center
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
Come see our littlest barbeque enthusiasts show off their culinary skills at the Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q Competition brought to you by Dodge City Medical Center. Thanks to our event sponsors, Snake River Farms and Western Beverage, these Little Smokies will compete for bragging rights, CASH, and fabulous prizes! For more information or to enter the competition (ages 6-15), contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, visit dodgecitydays.org, or email dcdays@dodgechamber.com
THE BUD LIGHT TAILGATE EXPERIENCE
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
Cool off at the Bud Light Tailgate Experience during the BBQ in the park! Ice-cold Budweiser products, brought to you by Western Beverage, will be sold out of an amazing mobile bar equipped with music, TVs, and plenty of seating. Bring your friends and come hang out at the coolest tailgate in town! Use your Dodge City Days lapel pin for entry into the park to enjoy food vendors and music surrounding the tailgate!
11:30 a.m. – FAMILY FUN AT THE LONG BRANCH LAGOON
Long Branch Lagoon Aquatics Park – 111 4th Ave.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information, contact (620) 225-8156.
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - GUNSMOKE: ON THE AIR!
Homestead Theater – 201 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information call (620) 225-1001.
7:30 p.m. – TRACE ADKINS LIVE IN CONCERT
United Wireless Arena – 4100 W. Comanche St.
The United Wireless Arena is excited to be the official host of the Dodge City Days Concert! Helping us kick off Dodge City Days this year is country star TRACE ADKINS. Tickets are currently on sale online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the United Wireless Arena Box Office. For more information call (620) 371-7390 and/or visit www.unitedwirelessarena.com. Make sure to follow us on Facebook!
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. – BULL RIDING AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
The Doctor’s Office – 113 Gunsmoke St.
See Friday’s (July 26) description for details. For more information, call (620) 801-5001.
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. - CENTRAL STATION STREET DANCE
Central Station Bar & Grill – 207 E. Wyatt Earp
Central Station is pleased to present longtime regular JARED DANIELS BAND, singing hits like “My Home Town,” “All I Need,” and “Foot on the Dashboard.” Special guest is Blind Dog Alley. While you’re rocking to the great band outside, don’t forget to come in and check out our deejay spinning all the top hits of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. For advance ticket information call (620) 225-1176. Free shuttle from the rodeo grounds and group pickup available!
