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The Order of the Eastern Star is a service organization throughout the World. We are raising funds to purchase/train Service Dogs for those in need of comfort. The Dodge City OES group is raffling a beautiful quilt located at Birds of a Feather Quilt Shop in Dodge City. (509 N 2nd Ave, Suite 9 – the old Eckles mall) All funds raised will be donated to the Service Dog project. Raffle tickets are $5.00 Drawing will be early Spring 2020

Join us for the annual Ford County Fair!

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

50 % Off Storewide Summer Sale

Entry Fee: $250 Baseball Age Groups: 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u Softball Age Groups: 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u Registration Deadline: July 12, 2019 Registration Cap: TBD

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Entry Fee: $250 Baseball Age Groups: 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u Softball Age Groups: 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u Registration Deadline: July 12, 2019 Registration Cap: TBD

Produce & Homemade Goods Early Saturday mornings during the growing season, downtown Dodge City comes alive with fresh produce and homemade products. It's a great way to get fresh, healthy, seasonal produce, grown locally. It's place to meet neighbors and chat while getting needed groceries and enjoying an outdoor walk in historic downtown Dodge City! The parking lot facing Wyatt Earp Boulevard between Third and First Avenue fills up with area producers offering their products for sale. Some homemade baked items and arts and crafts are also available at times.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Call 620-225-6388 to register or email dodgecityarts@outlook.com

Weekly Racing Series (DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks)

Entry Fee: $250 Baseball Age Groups: 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u Softball Age Groups: 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u Registration Deadline: July 12, 2019 Registration Cap: TBD

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

A cocktail bar like no other, located in the Fred Harvey Hotel Lobby in the Historic Santa Fe Depot. Enjoy pre-prohibition era cocktails and modern favorites, an extensive wine list, and beer selections, Soda available, all ages welcome.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

A cocktail bar like no other, located in the Fred Harvey Hotel Lobby in the Historic Santa Fe Depot. Enjoy pre-prohibition era cocktails and modern favorites, an extensive wine list, and beer selections, Soda available, all ages welcome.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

2019 marks the 59th year for the Dodge City Days Festival! The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, along with a committee of community members, coordinates the 10-day festival each year. Its original intent was to celebrate Dodge City's great western heritage, and it still accomplishes that goal 59 years later/ The Chamber and the Dodge City Day committee strive to make the festival bigger and better every year.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Gather your friends and get the party started at the Dodge City Days “Official Kick-Off Reception,” sponsored by Western Plains Medical Complex. Come help us say thank you to all of the sponsors that make this great festival possible. Enjoy music by the famous Dodge City Municipal Cowboy Band and heavy hors d’oeuvres for $15.00 and the Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Cash bar available. Must be 21 to attend. Additionally, Western Plains Medical Complex will present the annual Bronco Buster Award to the 2019 recipient. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119 or email dcdays@dodgechamber.com.

Come out to the Long Branch Lagoon to celebrate Dodge City Days! Have a blast splashin' around from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You won't want to miss it! We'll see ya’ll at the Long Branch Lagoon! Night Swim admission is $4.00. For more information, call (620) 225-8156.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

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 KWCH 12! Thanks to our event sponsors, KWCH 12, 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.

You've been asking for it, now you’ve got it! Come show off your grillin’ skills at the SCA Sanctioned Dodge City Days Steak Cookoff brought to you by the Village Square Mall! Come see some of the best chefs in the West compete for $2400 cash and entry into the SCA World Championship! For more information, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119 or email dcdays@dodgechamber.com. Register at steakcookoffs.com. A 2019 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for entry into the park.

Downtown Dodge City invites you to come out and experience Final Friday! This event highlights Dodge City’s historical sites, fine art centers, and entertainment venues. Grab a seat on the Dodge City Trolley and take the Final Friday tour and visit the organizations of your choice featuring: fine art, entertainment, activities, wine, craft cocktails, coffee, and hors d’oeuvres. This event is free to the public. Follow Final Friday on Facebook at facebook.com/dodgecityfinalfriday for details and updates.

The final Friday of every month, Dodge City's performing and visual arts take over downtown for an evening of fun, art, spirits, and fellowship! Check their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/dodgecityfinalfriday/

Boot Hill Museum is partnering with our friends at Boot Hill Distillery, Dodge City Brewing and Rocking M Media to bring you the 18th annual Bull Fry & Bash and a street dance. The Aaron Copeland Band will join the party at 7:30p.m. Cover charge is $5 with a Dodge City Days lapel pin and $7 without. Unlike past years, all food and drink will be priced separately. Calf fries as well as other food selections will be prepared by Boot Hill Museum and drinks by Boot Hill Distillery and Dodge City Brewing. The ever-popular event shirts will be available for purchase at all of the partner locations and the night of the event. For more information, contact Boot Hill Museum at (620) 227-8188 or visit www.boothill.org.

Driver/Fan Appreciation Night with DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks

The Depot Theater presents an original live radio production written by Mark Vierthaler. Join us as Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty and all your favorite characters come to life on air! Watch how the sound effects are made, how actors “personify” different characters, or just close your eye and imagine you are listening to the whole show on your radio!

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! Must be 21 or older. For more information call (620) 801-5001.

We have a grand evening in store for you! Our first street dance of Dodge City Days 2019 will feature JACOB BRYANT, with special guest THIEF. Jacob Bryant is a young man who has lived a not so sainted life, just like our Ole Dodge City. Singing songs like, “Save My Soul,” “This Side of Sober” and “Too Late to Turn Around,” he has many stories to tell! For advance ticket information call 620-225-1176.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

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.

Produce & Homemade Goods Early Saturday mornings during the growing season, downtown Dodge City comes alive with fresh produce and homemade products. It's a great way to get fresh, healthy, seasonal produce, grown locally. It's place to meet neighbors and chat while getting needed groceries and enjoying an outdoor walk in historic downtown Dodge City! The parking lot facing Wyatt Earp Boulevard between Third and First Avenue fills up with area producers offering their products for sale. Some homemade baked items and arts and crafts are also available at times.

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.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

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.

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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!

The Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest gives backyard cooks the opportunity to show off their culinary skills. Participants will prepare food for judges only. NEW TO THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION: The Backyard BBQ Corporate Cup Challenge. Grab your co-workers or friends, 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! 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!

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

The Depot Theater presents an original live radio production written by Mark Vierthaler. Join us as Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty and all your favorite characters come to life on air! Watch how the sound effects are made, how actors “personify” different characters, or just close your eye and imagine you are listening to the whole show on your radio!

Join us for Dodge City Days! You won't want to miss this! Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. The Louisiana native recently released his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records. A three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Adkins has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for “Hillbilly Bone” in 2010.

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!

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! Must be 21 or older. For more information call (620) 801-5001.

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!

Head to Boot Hill Casino & Resort for your chance to win a brand-new Ram truck from Lopp Motors! Earn a free entry every day with your Players Club card. For more details, head to BootHillCasino.com. See Players Club for Official Rules. Must be 21 to enter.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Be a part of this popular Dodge City Days event! The 2-mile course will be filled with fun and challenging obstacles! Registration will start at 9:00 a.m. and the first wave of participants will start at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $25.00 per person and $35.00 the day of the event. Think you’re tough enough to take on this United Wireless Ninja Warrior Obstacle Challenge? Visit dodgecitydays.org for more information or call (620) 227-3119. Event Sponsors include KOCH, Q-97, Z-98, La Ke Buena.

Gather with your friends and come to the Union Church at Boot Hill Museum for an old-fashioned Sunday morning church service. Toe tappin’ gospel music and worship starts at 10:30 a.m. Following the service, a fried chicken dinner with all the fixin’s will be served in the Occident Room. No admission will be charged for church-goers. Meal cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information contact Boot Hill Museum at 620.227.8188 or boothill.org.

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

North of 50 will be at the 21st annual Music for the Christian Soul Concert. This event is held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3231 N. 14th, free will offerings will be accepted. This event is a benefit performance for Manor of the Plains, Charitable Care Fund, which assists residents that have outlived their financial resources. A taco & tostada meal and Mexican wedding cake will be served from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m., for $8.00/person, 2 for $15 or 3 for $20 prior to the performances at the cathedral social center. For more information, contact Kurt Lampe at 620-255-8726 or go to manoroftheplains.org.

We welcome back Karaoke Kabaret for a fifth year! Join us for a fresh take on the classic karaoke setup with performances by local performers bringing you classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Audience participation is encouraged! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for happy hour with a curtain time of 8 p.m. Please call (620) 225-1001 for reservations. Admission is $10.00 without a Dodge City Days lapel pin or $8.00 with a Dodge City Days lapel pin. Cash bar and selection of hors d’oeuvres for an extra charge will be available.

You’re invited downtown to help celebrate Dodge City Days with a fun, outdoor movie-watching experience of the original classic western movie, Silverado. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy the show! No admission charge. A small concession stand will have popcorn and drinks available for purchase. For more information, please contact the Main Street Dodge City office at (620) 227-9501.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Landmark National Bank invites the public to attend the 27th Annual Landmark Art Show. This year’s art show exhibits the work of retired Marshal of Dodge City, Allen Bailey. Bailey is a professional wildlife and western artist who held the title of ‘Marshal of Dodge City’ for over 17 years. Over the years, Bailey has produced paintings, line drawings, and even a few cartoons for various outdoor publications and catalogs. Admission is free. For further information, call (620) 227-8111.

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

Introducing the NEW Dodge City Days Teen Night at Wright Park! Come hang out with friends and enjoy food trucks, refreshments, bounce houses, obstacle courses, DJ, and so much more! Dodge City Days Teen Night is brought to you by the Dodge City Family YMCA and is for kids 13 to 18 years old. Admission is $5 plus your Dodge City Days lapel pin. Sponsored by Pepsi. Security is provided. For more information contact Kaely Fischer or Karla Springer at the Dodge City Family YMCA at (620) 225-8157.

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Landmark National Bank invites the public to attend the 27th Annual Landmark Art Show. This year’s art show exhibits the work of retired Marshal of Dodge City, Allen Bailey. Bailey is a professional wildlife and western artist who held the title of ‘Marshal of Dodge City’ for over 17 years. Over the years, Bailey has produced paintings, line drawings, and even a few cartoons for various outdoor publications and catalogs. Admission is free. For further information, call (620) 227-8111.

The fun begins at 8:00a.m. with two rounds of slack as the competitors do their best to gain a top spot in the contest. Most of the world’s best steer ropers will be in attendance. Admission is free to all Dodge City Roundup slack events. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events contact (620) 225-2244.

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

The Harvey House chain of restaurants got its start in Topeka, Kansas, when Fred Harvey opened a café geared toward those traveling on the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway. Preferring the term “Harvey Girls” to waitresses, he recruited single women to work at the Harvey Houses that gradually sprang up all the way to California and Texas. Between the 1880s and the 1950s more than 100,000 women, many of them Kansans, proudly wore the black and white uniform of the internationally known Harvey Company. The presentation will explore the adventures of these pioneering young women. Presented by Michaeline Chance-Reay. Mickey is an author and historian who teaches at Kansas State University.

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

Come share in a night dedicated to those that serve in the armed forces of this great country! This evening will be filled with patriotism in honor of the red, white, and blue. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be hosting the annual hamburger feed in the park. The first 1000 people get a steakburger or hotdog and a Pepsi courtesy of Freddy’s and Pepsi. The Dodge City Municipal Cowboy Band will entertain you with patriotic music beginning at 6:30 p.m. A Dodge City Days lapel pin is required to attend. Event sponsors include Q-97, Z-98, Victory Electric, Koch, and The Dodge City Area Young Professionals. For more information, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com, or visit dodgecitydays.org.

A cocktail bar like no other, located in the Fred Harvey Hotel Lobby in the Historic Santa Fe Depot. Enjoy pre-prohibition era cocktails and modern favorites, an extensive wine list, and beer selections, Soda available, all ages welcome.

The PRCA Xtreme Bulls tour showcases the top PRCA bull riders as they test themselves against some of the best bucking bulls in the country! This exciting event will feature 50 riders, competing for prize money and the championship buckle. Stick around for more action as some of the men from Bullfighters Only compete against fighting bulls for their own prize money and championship buckle! No animals are harmed during this competition. Tickets bought in advance are $25.00 for general admission, $30.00 for reserved. All tickets are $3.00 more on the day of the event. For ticket information, call 1-866-DCRODEO or (620) 225-2244, or visit dodgecityroundup.org.

Feel like kicking up your heels after the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding Competition? Well bring those boots over to Central Station for “NO Cover Charge!” night. Central Station’s Deejay will play a little bit of country and much more! Look for the FREE shuttle from the rodeo grounds!

The Dodge City Daily Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears on dodgeglobe.com on July 23rd, then daily in the Dodge City Daily Globe. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Back again this year: present your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin at the Dodge City Daily Globe office and receive an extra clue to the Medallion’s location! For more information, contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 225-4151.

Dodge City RoundUp PRCA Rodeo – a ProRodeo Tour Rodeo/ Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Rodeo is one of the highlights of the festival. Five nights of nonstop action makes the rodeo the place to be! PRCA Clown Barrelman, “Backflip” Johnny Dudley, and specialty act Thomàs Garcilazo, award-winning charro roper, will entertain you each night throughout the rodeo. The Kid’s Boot Scramble we be held nightly and is sponsored by First Christian Church of Dodge City. Sonic Mutton Bustin’ qualifiers will be competing nightly with the finals Sunday night. All tickets are $3.00 more on the day of the event. Children’s prices and accessible seating for disabled people are available. For ticket information call 1-866-DCRODEO, (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! Fireworks will follow the Wednesday night performance only, sponsored by Phillips Chiropractic Clinic.

More information to follow.

While the Museum is open 362 days a year, throughout the summer months, historical interpreters provide you with endless entertainment. You can enjoy one of the best country-style meals in the American West. Witness exciting gunfights between the good guys and the bad guys, listen to Miss Kitty croon in the Long Branch while the Can-Can girls kick up their heels, and experience Dodge City’s history through many different historical reenactments. Interactive displays throughout the museum provide year-round entertainment and a unique learning experience. It is recommended to make reservations for the Variety Show and Country-Style Dinner. Call 620-227-8188 to get your evening scheduled! Reserve tickets in advance

Landmark National Bank invites the public to attend the 27th Annual Landmark Art Show. This year’s art show exhibits the work of retired Marshal of Dodge City, Allen Bailey. Bailey is a professional wildlife and western artist who held the title of ‘Marshal of Dodge City’ for over 17 years. Over the years, Bailey has produced paintings, line drawings, and even a few cartoons for various outdoor publications and catalogs. Admission is free. For further information, call (620) 227-8111.

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

Hop on the Dodge City Trolley for a trip back to the 1870’s. Visit the original locations of the Longbranch Saloon, Gospel Hill, the “deadline”, Front Street and so much more. Tour Fort Dodge, follow the path of the Santa Fe Trail and learn a few colorful stories along the way. This is a great way to get your bearings with an overview of Dodge City. Then you can plot the rest of your visit by adding those locations pointed out on the tour. Daily 1-hour narrated tours are offered Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The enclosed, air-conditioned trolley departs from the Visitor Information Center. Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Cattle U is a new program modeled after High Plains Journal’s successful series of educational events. Targeted to cattleman, this paid event will provide educational sessions designed to help cattle producers elevate their knowledge, as well as connect with fellow producers and cattle industry companies. Join High Plains Journal for this 50+ booth trade show. To register, go to cattleu.net. For more information call 620-227-7171.

Bring your 2019 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 each time they attend and show their 2019 Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2019 (Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4). For more information, contact the Long Branch Lagoon at (620) 225-8156.

Explore the artists, meaning and stories behind the state’s rich collection of public murals. From the iconic John Steuart Curry murals in the Kansas Statehouse, to the post office murals of the New Deal and the many murals done by townspeople across the state, these works tell us much about the people involved. Led by muralist Dave Loewenstein, this presentation explores history through a new lens and examines the organizational and technical efforts that go into capturing a community’s story in public art. Dave is an artist and co-author of Kansas Murals: A Traveler’s Guide.

A great night of rodeo just got better! How about dinner for just $3.00? Your Wednesday night rodeo ticket and $3.00 gets you the best burger in town, along with chips and a Pepsi. Sponsored by Dodge City Area Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Pepsi. You must have a rodeo ticket to attend the hamburger feed. For more information on all Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo events, call (620) 225-2244.

A cocktail bar like no other, located in the Fred Harvey Hotel Lobby in the Historic Santa Fe Depot. Enjoy pre-prohibition era cocktails and modern favorites, an extensive wine list, and beer selections, Soda available, all ages welcome.

See Thursday’s (July 25) description for details. For more information, call (620) 225-8156.

What’s after the rodeo? SUNNY SWEENEY with special guest Matt Castillo! What a combination! For advance ticket information call 620-225-1176. Look for the FREE shuttle from the rodeo grounds.