52nd JESSE JAMES FESTIVAL
September 8th, 9th, 15th through the 17th, 2023
**FREE PARKING**
ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
7:30am – 10am – VFW Country Breakfast
VFW Hall
Presented by: E. Howard Porter Post 5717
8am – Parade staging of lineup
8am – Litte Mr & Miss Registration – in front of Kearney Feed Supply
8am – 11am – Arts & Crafts vendors – set up time – Jesse James Park
8:30am – Judging of Little Mr. & Miss – in front of Kearney Feed Supply
9am – Judging of parade Entries
9am – 4pm – 35th Jesse James Cookoff begins
9:30am – Disc Golf Tournament – Jesse James Park
Presented by: Phil Schmeltz
10am – Parade starts – Downtown Kearney
11am – 6pm Arts & Crafts Alley opens to public
11am – Thorni Ridge Exotic Animals and Petting Zoo opens to the public
Don’t miss your chance to ride a camel and pony !!
11am – Robinson Chainsaw carvers demonstration opens to the public
11am – 5 pm – Largest Kite Show Come watch your favorite giant kite !!
Kids Kite Station – Make your own!
Presented by The Great American Kites & Events !!!
NOON – Carnival Opens
Presented by: Jones & Co. Carnival
12:30pm – Mud Volleyball Captains Meeting
1pm – Mud Volleyball Tournament
1pm 3pm and 5pm shows
PETER’S ONE MAN DANGER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!
Presented by Peter Brunette with Polka Dot Entertainment
1pm to 5pm – Carnival Armband Hours – $25 per armband
4pm – BBQ Cookoff Award Winners Announced
4:30pm – Mutton Busting Pre-registration at Rodeo Arena
Ages 6 and under – Registration fee $10
5pm – Mutton Busting Riding at Rodeo Arena
Must wear safety equipment – Helmet & Vest
Presented by: C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
6pm – URA/MRCA Rodeo presented by C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
With Kids Boot Scramble
Featuring local Trick Rider Maddy Gatrel
Bid on your favorite Robinson Chainsaw Carving !!
Admission: 6 & under is FREE 7 & up is $10 per person
***Rodeo contestant registration call in:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 10am to 3pm
417)876-2353
6pm – 10pm – Carnival Armband Hours – $25 per armband
8pm – 11:30 pm – Jesse James Festival Dance – 21 and over !!
Featuring: The Instamatics
FREE ADMISSION
Presented by: The St Michaels Knights of Columbus of Kearney
NO CARRY IN COOLERS OR BEVERAGES !
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
9am – Jesse James Open Car Show Registration
Registration $25 per car
9am – 11am – Kids Fishing Tournament – Jesse James Park – FREE
Age Class Groups: 0 – 6 years of age and 7 – 12 years of age
10am – Cowboy Worship Service – Tent by Rodeo Arena
Presented by: High Point Cowboy Church
10am – Jesse James Open Car Show opens to the public!
11am – Thorni Ridge Exotic Animals and Petting Zoo with Camel and Pony Rides
Opens to the public!
11am – Robinson Chainsaw Carving demonstrations opens to the public
11am – Open Motorcycle Show staging
** Come vote on YOUR favorite motorcycle – your votes determine the winners!!
Trophies: 1st, 2nd & 3rd places PLUS “BEST OF THE SHOW”
WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 3pm
Presented by: Brothers Word MC
11am – 5pm – Arts & Crafts Alley opens to the public
11am – 5pm – Largest Kite Show
Kids Station – Make your own kite !!
Presented by: locally owned Great American Kites and Events
Noon – 4pm – Carnival opens
Armband hours – $25 per armband
Presented by: Jones & Co. Carnival
1pm – 3pm – and 5pm shows
PETER’S ONE MAN DANGER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!
Presented by Peter Brunette with Polka Dot Entertainment
1pm – Mutton Busting Pre-registration at Rodeo Arena
Ages 6 & under – Registration Fee $10
1:30pm – Mutton Busting Ride at Rodeo Arena
Must wear safety equipment – Helmet & Vest
Presented by: C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
2pm – Jesse James Open Car Show winners announced
2:30pm – URA/MRCA Rodeo Presented by C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co, Inc.
With Kids Boot Scramble
Featuring local Trick Rider Maddy Gatrel
Bid on your favorite Robinson Chainsaw Carving !!!
Admission: 6 & under FREE 7 & up $10 per person
**Rodeo Contestant registration call in;
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10am to 3pm
417)876-2353