One of America’s Biggest and Best Western Events is coming to Glendale’s beautifully restored Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park for three big days of Family Fun Entertainment during its 100th Anniversary Celebration. On October 15, 16 & 17th, Dr Buck, a former Hollywood Stuntman and General Manager of the World Famous Ponderosa Ranch, of Bonanza TV fame, brings his 5th Annual Wild Western Festival to the Park, transforming all 17 acres into, what the Arizona Press has called, “A Wild West Renaissance Festival”. Guests will enjoy a truly unique experience when “History meets Hollywood”, as they enjoy Action Packed Wild West Comedy Gunfight & Stunt Shows, Gun Spinning & Trick Horse Performances by World Champions, Songs of the West with Award Winning Cowboy Balladeers and Re-Live Arizona’s Old West History thru Historians like Lee Anderson or the Buffalo Soldiers. There’s something for all ages at this One-of-a-Kind Event, from meeting your favorite Classic Western TV & Movie Stars like, Don “High Chaparral” Collier, Peter “Laredo” Brown, Bill “Bad Man” Smith, Jon “Character Actor” Locke, Jeff Conners, son of “Chuck the Rifleman Conners”, Julie Ream , granddaughter of “Cactus Mack”, and Very Special Guest, Noel Neill, Superman’s original girlfriend, Lois Lane. Or how about Rounding Up the youngsters and heading to the Big Kids Korral for Bounce Houses, a Petting Farm, Rock Wall Climbing, Face Painting and Train & Pony Rides. What really sets this Festival apart from every other Western Theme Event is the “Back in Time” atmosphere, not only created by the Historic Buildings dating back to 1886, but also by the cast of over 100 Authentically Dressed 1880’s Wild West Characters, that are Dr Buck’s “Posse” of Volunteers… we’re talking photo opportunities around every corner Pard’ner! This year’s Wild Western Festival offers guests the Biggest Round Up of Entertainment ever!... and the list reads like a who’s who of Performers. Hollywood Stuntmen, Dr Buck Montgomery & Amos Sunday join a Cast of Character Actors in Wild West Stunt Shows and WWPAS 2009 World Champion Gun Spinner, “Hotshot” Johnny Tuscadero will amaze crowds during his One Man Wild West Show. Hold onto your Ten Gallon Hats when World Champion Horse Trainer & Mounted Shooter, Gary “Bad Dog” Bennet takes his trusty steed “Blue Eyed Jack”, thru a series of Amazing Tricks. Dueling Magicians “Mysterioso” & A.P. Green offer up different kinds of Tricks and the West Valley’s own Ballet Folklorico Esperanza will perform some tricky, yet beautiful dance moves that are sure to please audiences of all ages. No Festival would be complete without Live Music, and you’ll hear literally the “Best in the West” when Award Winning Cowboy Balladeer Tom Hiatt & his Sundown Riders, along with “Real” Cowboy Singer, Justus Harrison take the stage. Dr Buck is proud to have not one, but two Hollywood Legends at this year’s festival for you to meet, up close & personal, America’s Favorite B-Western Sidekick “Gabby” and Mayberry’s very own “Deputy Barney Fife”. Saturday brings out the very “Best Dressed in the Wild West”, during a Costume Contest of preposterous proportions, that’s not to be missed! 100’s of Artisans & Crafters, displaying and selling an array of items will be on hand, providing guests with endless opportunities to discover the perfect gift item or personal “Rare Find” and of course plenty of Festival Foods & Treats will be available to satisfy any appetite! Major Event Sponsor, SASS, the “Single Action Shooting Society” will be giving guests the opportunity to see what it’s like to handle an Old West “Shoot’n Iron” at their Wax Bullet Shooting Arena, or head over to the “Arizona Gunslingers” Cowboy Fast Draw booth and see who’s faster, you or your…spouse! A real crowd Favorite is the Chuck Wagon Camp, where you not only get a taste of Old West Cattle Drive History, but if you’re lucky, a Taste of some incredible Dutch Oven Cooking! Add to this, some Antique Tractor Displays, Old West Working Blacksmith demonstrations, Historic Building Tours and… Peacocks! {yes we said Peacocks, and if you don’t believe us, I guess you’ll have to come to the Festival!} All Shows are included with the Family Friendly Admission price of, $10-Adults, $9-Seniors, $5-Kids {5-12} and FREE- 4 & under and FREE Parking. Festival Hours: Friday thru Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Handicap Parking and Accessibility. SASS Members get FREE Admission! For further Details, Discount Coupons and Special Multi Day Ticket Pricing visit the website at: www.wildwesternfestival.com or call: 623 444-7121

Location

Glendale, AZ

Date

Fri, 2010-10-15 09:00 - Sun, 2010-10-17 06:00

National Stagecoach & Freight Wagon Association Announces 2010 Annual Conference West Yellowstone, MT – On the heels of last year's successful early western vehicle symposium in Santa Ynez, California, the National Stagecoach & Freight Wagon Association has announced their 2010 Annual Conference. Packed with even more excitement for members & guests, the gathering is scheduled to take place in the scenic and historic town of Cody, Wyoming during the weekend of June 11-13. The meeting will be full of unique and exclusive opportunities for NSFWA participants to explore the wheeled ways of the old west while also taking advantage of special access to Cody's Buffalo Bill Historic Center. NSFWA attendees will be able to view the museum's three historic stagecoaches, as well as explore the role these coaches played in the promotion of Buffalo Bill's legendary Wild West Show. The center is home to a vast number of Old West collections and museum officials have extended a private invitation for attendees to take part in a behind-the-scenes, V.I.P. walk through the archives of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. This extraordinary access is designed to showcase information and collections that the average museum patron will rarely see. Members and guests will also share in a special program covering Yellowstone Coaches. Board member, Rawhide Johnson will present a detailed history about these western icons and their excursions through the Park while also comparing them to other early coaches in the West. Additional seminars include an opportunity to relive the excitement of travel on the Deadwood Trail with Doug Hansen’s firsthand account of driving an Abbot Downing mud wagon on this historic stagecoach route. Gerry Groenewold will bring to life the fitting provenance of his original Mud wagon and David Sneed will discuss a number of his latest research projects and discoveries related to early western vehicle history. Other areas of interest include the Old Trail Town collection consisting of 26 original buildings dating to the 1800's, one hundred horse-drawn vehicles, and an extensive collection of Native American artifacts and memorabilia of the Wyoming frontier. Cody, Wyoming is the Eastern Gateway to Yellowstone National Park and has long been a symbol of the American West. For more information on area attractions log on to www.codychamber.org . Lodging and other travel details related to the NSFWA Cody Conference will be posted soon at www.stagecoachfreightwagon.org . About the National Stagecoach and Freight Wagon Association The National Stagecoach & Freight Wagon Association is a not-for-profit organization created to help detail the triumphs, struggles and day-to-day operation of these legendary vehicles within the extremely competitive, early commercial empires they supported. The organization was founded in 2008 and encourages active participation among members to help grow and network authoritative resource material and greater understanding of the early stagecoaches and freight wagons. For more information on the association, special events, and other details, log on to www.stagecoachfreightwagon.org.

Location

Cody, WY

Date

Fri, 2010-06-11 08:00 - Sat, 2010-06-12 20:30