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Dodge City Cowboy Band

New Season Announced! Come see us in Wright Park starting Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30pm. Then Every Tuesday Night through the end of July.

Dodge City A's VS Hays Larks

48 Hour Tournament

This is an adult slow-pitch softball tournament that goes 48 straight hours. 4 game guarantee Must call/message the phone number to be entered.

Wild West Grand National Tractor pull

Dodge City A's VS Denver Cougars

Baby Expo 2022

July Second Saturday Featuring Aether

Wild West Grand National Tractor pull

Dodge City A's VS Denver Cougars

Dodge City A's VS Denver Cougars

Dodge City A's VS Superior Colorado Rough Riders

Dodge City Cowboy Band

New Season Announced! Come see us in Wright Park starting Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30pm. Then Every Tuesday Night through the end of July.

Dodge City A's VS Superior Colorado Rough Riders

Dodge City A's VS Superior Colorado Rough Riders

Dodge City Catbackers Scholarship Golf Tournament

Gunsmoke Shootout Baseball Tournament

Ages 9u through 13u can join. This is a USSSA baseball tournament.

Dodge City A's VS Ft. Collins Foxes

Dodge City A's VS Ft. Collins Foxes

Dodge City Cowboy Band

New Season Announced! Come see us in Wright Park starting Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30pm. Then Every Tuesday Night through the end of July.

Ford County Fair

Dodge City Summer Nationals

Dodge City A's VS Denver Cougars

Kickin It In The West Adult Kickball Tournament

The adult kickball tournament.

Whisker Roundup : Moustache Competition

Join us at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at the Depot Theater in Dodge City as we celebrate National Day of the Cowboy with the first Whisker Roundup, sponsored by the Rusty Edge Tonsorial Parlor. Contestants will flaunt their pruned, shaped, and waxed upper lipholstery in an intense mustache showdown to be named Dodge City's Mr. Mustache and have their dental drapes immortalized on the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau's 2022/2023 Mustache Fan. A performance of the Boot Hill Museum Medicine Show will proceed the competition. Warm peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream will be served during the event. Seating is limited and is first come first serve. Contests can register at https://forms.gle/Cc9f5aU9wWXhciM87

Dodge City A's VS Liberal Bee Jays

$500 Medallion Hunt Begins

The Dodge City Globe once again presents the long-awaited and anticipated Medallion Hunt. The hunt begins when the first clue appears in the Dodge City Globe on Tuesday, July 26th then daily on dodgeglobe.com and in the Dodge City Globe on its publishing days of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Interpret the clues, find the medallion, and turn it in for a $500.00 cash reward. Clues will also be available at the Dodge City Globe office and posted on the front door.

Dodge City Cowboy Band

New Season Announced! Come see us in Wright Park starting Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30pm. Then Every Tuesday Night through the end of July.

St. Catherine Hospital- Dodge City Kick-off Reception

The Dodge City Days Kickoff, brought to you by St. Catherine Hospital- Dodge City and the Boot Hill Distillery will start the 10-day festival off with a bang! Come help us say thank you to our sponsors and community that have helped make this great festival possible. Hosted at the Boot Hill Distillery, enjoy drinks in the back patio, and watch a special performance by Miss Kitty and Marshall. Additionally, St. Catherine Hospital- Dodge City will present the annual Bronco Buster Award to the 2022 recipient at 7 p.m.

Family Fun At The Long Branch Lagoon

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 2023 Family Season Pass each time they attend and show their 2022 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2022.

Final Friday - July

St. Catherine Hospital- Dodge City Little Smokies Kids-Q

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 St. Catherine Hospital- Dodge City and Hrencher Dental! 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.

Monster Truck Throw Down

Boot Hill Bull Fry & Bash

Boot Hill Museum Complex - 500 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd. Join your friends at the 20th Annual Bull Fry & Bash at Boot Hill Museum. Boot Hill Museum kicks off Dodge City Days with calf fries and all the fixins', beer garden and live music. Event shirts will be available for purchase in the gift shop.

Final Friday Featuring Haven Alexandra

Bull Riding at the Doctor's Office

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.

Central Station Street Dance

Our love for Country music is shared by this great artist DYLAN BLOOM, who picked up his guitar at the age of 15. This Nebraska native is here to show his love for music and perform his hit single 'Truck Driver"" plus much more. Special guest Luke Milles will join us to kick off the first OUTDOOR concert to this years' Dodge City Days. Don't forget to come inside and check-out our Dee Jay spinning all the top hits of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Dodge City Days 5K & 1 Mile Shootout

Come participate in a 5K and 1-mile run/walk before the Dodge City Days Western Parade. 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.

Lewis Automotive Two-Man MGA Golf Tournament

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.

Dodge City Days Western Parade

We present to you the 62nd Dodge City Days Western Parade. Our theme this year is THE WEST IS JUST THE BEGINNING and promises to make for great floats sponsored by local businesses and clubs. To participate in the parade, contact the Dodge City Chapter of Ambucs at (620) 339-0194. Entry fee required. Please note the staging location: Soule Street will be closed from 6th Street to Central Avenue. Parade line up will begin at 7:00 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 15th. Check out the parade route found on the map included.

The National Beef Smokin' Saddles Official BBQ Contest

The 2022 National Beef Smokin' Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), Oklahoma Barbeque Society (OKBS), and the Rocky Mountain Barbeque Association (RMBBQA). This official cook-off is entering its 32nd year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas! Come see world famous Pitmasters compete for over $20,000 awarded in cash and prizes! Please leave your pets at home.

UCM Ice Cream Social

Stop by United Capital Management for complimentary ice cream (while supplies last) plus enter in a drawing for free rodeo tickets. Be sure to stop by for a sweet treat and family fun.

Boot Hill Distillery Bloody Mary Brunch

Held both Saturday mornings during Dodge City Days, Boot Hill Distillery will offer a Bloody Mary bar 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. Come on down to the distillery after the parade and cattle drive for a fun, family friendly event. Kids are welcome and non-alcoholic options are available.

Centera Bank Backyard BBQ Competition

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. Please leave your pets at home.

Hilmar Cheese Public Hamburger Feed

Back in Wright Park is the Hilmar Cheese Public Hamburger Feed! Please leave your pets at home

Family Fun At The Long Branch Lagoon

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 2023 Family Season Pass each time they attend and show their 2022 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2022.

Village Square Mall Dodge City Days Steak Cookoff

Come show off your grillin' skills at the KCBS Sanctioned Dodge City Days Steak Cookoff brought to you by the Village Square Mall!. Please leave your pets at home "This is a contest where only one meat is cooked, following KCBS Master Series rules. KCBS Master Series cooks will earn Team of the Year points for the specific category."

Dodge City Depot Nights-Santa Fe Depot

The Depot Theater presents Dodge City Depot Nights. After a long day of soaking up all the activities and fun of Dodge City Days, step into the historic Sante Fe Depot train station and enjoy a cold beverage from the iconic Fred Harvey Bar. This beautiful building has been lovely restored and renovated to transport visitors to the past. Like the many thousands of travelers that have passed through Dodge City, come sit in the Harvey Hotel Lobby, look over Wyatt Earp Boulevard, and ponder days gone by. There will be live entertainment, specialty cocktails, and concessions for purchase. All ages welcome."

LIVE MUSIC: Vegan Shark

Monster Truck Throw Down

Jon Pardi Live in Concert!

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 Jon Pardi. Make sure to follow us on Facebook!

Central Station Street Dance

PARAMOUNT, The 801s rock band! BACK AGAIN by popular demand! While you're jamming to this great band OUTSIDE, don't forget to step inside to listen to our Dee Jay spinning all the Great Hits! Look out for the Free Shuttle or call for group pickup!

Ranger-Palooza Polaris Ranger Giveaway At Boot Hill Casino

Head to Boot Hill Casino & Resort for your chance to win a brand-new Polaris Ranger! Drawings on Saturdays July 30th and August 6th. Earn a free entry every day with your Players Club card. See Players Club for Official Rules. Must be 21 to enter.

Lewis Automotive Two-Man MGA Golf Tournament

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.

The National Beef Smokin' Saddles Official BBQ Contest

The 2022 National Beef Smokin' Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), Oklahoma Barbeque Society (OKBS), and the Rocky Mountain Barbeque Association (RMBBQA). This official cook-off is entering its 32nd year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas! Come see world famous Pitmasters compete for over $20,000 awarded in cash and prizes! Please leave your pets at home.

2022 First Responders Fund Raiser

Mark Yardley, owner of Eagles Landing a.k.a Flying J, is hosting a fundraiser for our local first responders. This will be a carnival style event with fun activities like a mechanical bull, face painting, band music, truck/car washouts, good food, and much more. We have many local sponsors donating gifts for the cause. Raffle tickets will be sold until 5:30 PM the day f the event (July 31st) over 50 winners will be announced at 6:00 PM. You do not need to be present to win. ALL proceeds will be donated to local first responders (DCPD, EMS, DCFD, FCSO, FCFD).

Family Fun At The Long Branch Lagoon

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 2023 Family Season Pass each time they attend and show their 2022 Dodge City Days lapel pin. Offer only valid during Dodge City Days 2022.

Dodge City Dolls Pageant

Preliminaries will take place in June. Tryouts are open to the public with a $60 registration fee. This Pageant is for girls ages 1-7 years old. There will be two age groups: Tiny and Little Miss Dodge City Days. There will only be 5 girls after preliminaries from each of the two age groups. We will pick winners out of the 10 girls during Dodge City Days to be in parade. Come see who has what it takes to be crowned! Enjoy crowing, live talent, and lots of excitement!! For more information on how to enter contact director Kiesha Carmona via Facebook @dodgecitydolls.