53rd JESSE JAMES FESTIVAL
Scheduled for Sept. 14 and Sept. 20-22, 2024
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ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
8am – Bill James Classic 5K/10K Run at Jesse James Park in Kearney
7pm – Demolition Derby and Kids Power Wheels
Admission: 6 & under FREE. ** $15 per person for ages 7 & Up
Pit Passes $25 (additional)
NO ONE UNDER AGE 13 ALLOWED IN PITS !
Presented by: Grandstand Attractions Inc.
FRIDAY, SEPT 20
8am-7pm 36th Jesse James BBQ Cookoff registration
34th State Championship
6pm-10pm Carnival Opens
Armbands – $25
Presented by: Jones and Co. Carnival
7:30pm to 10:30pm – Festival Dance – LIVE MUSIC…
FEATURING: The Highway Band
FREE ADMISSION
Presented by: The St. Michaels Knights of Columbus of Kearney
NO CARRY IN COOLERS OR BEVERAGES !
7pm to 9pm – Catfish Tournament – FREE ! * – registration on site
Ages 12 – 15 at the Jesse James Park, Kearney
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
7:30 AM – 10 AM – VFW Country Breakfast
VFW Hall – Presented by: E. Howard Porter Post 5717
8am – Parade staging of lineup
8am – Little 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 – 36th Jesse James Cookoff
9:30 am – Disc Golf tournament – Jesse James Park – Presented by Phil Schmeltz
10am – 2024 Parade Theme – ‘PATRIOTIC’ – Parade starts – downtown Kearney
11am – 7pm – Axe Throwing presented by Wood Chux of Liberty, MO – festival grounds
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/or pony !!
11am – 5pm – Largest Kite Show – Come watch your favorite giant kite !!
Presented by: The Great American Kites & Events LLC. !!!
NOON – Carnival Opens
Presented by Jones & Co. Carnival
NOON to 7 pm – Laser Tag – ages 5 and up
Presented by: Bill’s Extreme Paintball & Tactical Laser Tag
12:30 pm – Mud Volleyball captains meeting
1pm – Mud Volleyball tournament
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
24 Riders – Names will be drawn
Must wear safety equipment – Helmet & Vest – provide your own
Presented by: C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
6pm – URA/MRCA Rodeo presented by C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
with Kids Boot Scramble
Admission: 6 & under is FREE. $15 per person for ages 7 & Up.
***Rodeo contestant Registration call in:
Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024 10am to 3pm 417-876-2353
6pm – 10 pm – Carnival Armband Hours – $25 per armband
8pm – 11:30 pm – Jesse James Festival Dance – 21 and over !!
Featuring: Backroad Navigators
FREE ADMISSION
Presented by the St Michaels Knights of Columbus of Kearney
NO CARRY IN COOLERS OR BEVERAGES !
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
9am – Jesse James Open Car Show Registration on site $25 per car
Top 40 Cars Receive Plaques
50/50 – Cooler Drawing
9am – 11am – Kids Fishing Tournament – Jesse James Park – FREE
Age class groups: 0 – 6 yrs of age and 7 – 12 yrs 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 – 5pm – Axe Throwing presented by Wood Chux of Liberty, MO – festival ground
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 LLC
11am – Jesse James Open Motorcycle show – registration on site
Your vote determines the winners !! Presented by Brothers Word MC
11am – Jesse James Open Tractor Show – Show off your tractor – FREE!
11am – Throughout the day
Thorni Ridge Exotic Animals and Petting Zoo with camel & pony rides
NOON-4pm – Carnival opens
Armband $25 per armband
Presented by: Jones & Co. Carnival
NOON – 5pm Laser Tag – ages 5 and up
Presented by: Bill’s Extreme Paintball & Tactical Laser Tag
1pm – Mutton Busting pre-registration at Rodeo arena
Ages 6 and under – registration fee $10
1:30pm – Mutton Busting Ride at Rodeo Arena
24 Riders – Names will be drawn
Must wear safety equipment – Helmet & Vest – provide your own
Presented by; C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
2:00 pm – Jesse James Open Car Show Winners Announced
2:30 pm – URA/MRCA Rodeo presented by C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.
with Kids Boot Scramble
Rodeo Admission: 6 & under Free. $15 per person for ages 7 & Up.
** Rodeo Contestant registration call in:
Wednesday, Sept.11, 2024 10am to 3pm @ 417-876-2353