The Old West Festival

Visitors will be stepping back in history to a time when famous lawmen like Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp reigned, where gamblers such as Doc Holliday played faro and Boothill was a place you didn’t want to be at the end of the night.

Just like in the REAL Dodge City...The Carrying of Firearms is strictly prohibited.

September 9 - October 15, 2017 | Saturdays & Sundays | 10am - 6pm

Food, Drinks & Kid's Activities

The permanent old west town is educational and fun for the entire family. Store fronts include antique, western-themed and hand-made crafts.

Period interpreters walk the streets, posing for photos or saying howdy. Cold beer, sarsaparilla, soft drinks and food are served in the Long Branch Saloon and throughout the town.

Young ‘uns can pan for gold; watch puppet shows; participate in a family sing-along to period music like ‘Coming Round the Mountain’; and even get sworn in as deputies, that is if they take the official oath.

It they choose, they’ll travel the frontier in covered wagons, on ponies or horses; riding the 19th century steam locomotive inspired Sante Fe Deadline, or visiting the pioneer village. Historically accurate shows include melodramas, saloon shows, magic, storytelling and can can dancers.

A variety of musical acts will be on stage throughout the day…and much more. There are stunt and comedy gun fight reenactments by Carnivale and the Frontier Justice Rangers daily.

Kid's Country

With a paid child's admission, your child can enjoy all of the following fun and games UNLIMITED times.

The A&A Express Children’s Train

A electric train that takes the young cowboys and cowgirls on a 5 minute route... watch out for train robbers!

Santa Fe Slingshot

Before young gunfighters get their own sidearm, they can practice their steady hand and marksmanship.

Beginner Bow and Arrow

These bow and arrows are just for fun! Your buckaroos can learn to shoot with a toy bow and arrow, as they take aim at some of our wildlife targets.

Panning For Gold

Our mine is known for its gold flakes (pyrite) and few have even found some hidden gems. It will take patience and talent to pan for gold in our mining sluice. Do you have what it takes to strike it rich?

Lucky Levi's Lasso

Every cowpoke needs to be able to lasso a steer. Learn how and then practice until you have it just right!

Education

The Old West Festival is not only fun for kids, but also educational! Here are some fun ways to teach the youngsters about history while they have a great time.