The 60th Annual Gold Rush Days
FEBRUARY 7th-10th, 2008
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>> Parade Entry Form
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>> Official Program pgs. 1-20
>> Official Program pgs. 21-40 |
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Rodeo and Western Dance
tickets available from:
The Chamber: (800) 942-5242 or Ticketweb.com starting December 1st
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Gold Rush Days Schedule 08' |
| Thursday, February 7th |
| 12noon-2PM |
RED HAT RENDEZVOUS @ Buckshot Babes –69 N.Frontier Street. Reservations required (928)684-0750 |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
OPENING NIGHT FAMILY CARNIVAL -special wrist band price |
| 7:00 p.m. |
THE DEL E. WEBB CENTER Presents:“Asleep at the Wheel”-$40Adults
delewebbcenter.org |
| Friday, February 8th |
9:00 a.m. to
3:00 pm |
Classic Car Show –Frontier Street |
9:00 a.m. to
5:00 pm |
WICKENBURG ART CLUB – ARTS/CRAFTS EXHIBITS
ARTS/CRAFTS/FAMILY CARNIVAL/ PHOTO EXHIBITS
GOLD PANNING, FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT-community center
160 N. Valentine Street-Historic District – Wickenburg Community Center |
| 10:00 a.m. |
OPENING CEREMONIES –Gold Rush Officials – Gun Fights/Skits
On historic Frontier Street in front of the Chamber Office – Historic Santa Fe Depot |
| 11:00 a.m. |
SENIOR PRO RODEO SLACK – Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. |
DESERT STAGERS MELODRAMA- SAGUARO THEATRE |
| 7:30 p.m. |
“Asleep at the Wheel” Concert @ The Webb Center – 2nd Performance-$40 |
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| Saturday, February 9th |
9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. |
WICKENBURG ART CLUB ARTS/CRAFTS EXHIBITS
CHAMBER ARTS/CRAFTS-GOLD PANNING, PHOTO
EXHIBITS, GEM & MINERAL SHOW, FAMILY CARNIVAL |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ARIZONA GUNSLINGERS ON FRONTIER STREET-SKIT |
| 10:00 a.m. |
GOGOLD RUSH PARADE –
Sponsored by Cox Communications
Parade Theme:
“Ranchers, Miners, Railroads & Gold!”
4th Largest in Arizona – 1,000 horses!
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE HITCH |
| 11:00 a.m. |
WICKENBURG SADDLE CLUB BBQ -
Community Center - $5 |
| 2:00 p.m. |
SENIOR PRO RODEO – EVERETT BOWMAN ARENA
Admission: $8 adults; $6 Seniors (60+) $6 Student (13-18)
Child $3 (5-12) Under 5 – FREE (Gates open at 12 Noon) |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Beard Growing Contest
Free Stage Area-Community Center
160 N. Valentine Street |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Desert Stagers Melodrama
Saguaro Theatre |
| 7:30 p.m. |
“Asleep at the Wheel Concert” – Del E. Webb Center – 3rd Performance -$40 |
8:30 p.m. to
12:45 a.m.
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GOLD RUSH DANCE – $8-$15 couple– No Host Bar ––Community Center
Music by Nationally Known Arizona Band – “MOGOLLON” |
| Sunday, February 10th |
7:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m.
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Pancake Breakfast
Young Life – Community Center
160 N. Valentine Street |
9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. |
Wickenburg Art Club – Arts & Crafts
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10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. |
CHAMBER ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY CARNIVAL,
FREE STAGE ENTERTAINEMENT, GOLD PANNING
PHOTO DISPLAY & MUCH MORE! Download discount coupons at: www.funnbiz.com |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Mucking & Drilling Championship Contest
Festival Area |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Gold Panning Championship
Community Center Festival Area |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Senior Pro Rodeo
Everett Bowman Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Desert Stagers Melodrama
Saguaro Theatre |
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