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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

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.

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.