It’s that time of year again, to have some fun and show your goodwill by showing up for Wild West Days on Sunday, September 27. This year will be the 19th anniversary of the Wild West fundraiser which is dedicated to the nine Eagle County School District’s nine elementary schools. It’s no secret that asking for huge donations this year is not so easy but Wild West Days offers fun and interaction with students and parents so you know where your donations are going.
Last year about 4,000 people showed up to 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott, a very impressive turn out and everyone had a blast. The cost is only $5 a person and kids 2 and under are free, a very affordable price for a day full of fun activities that inspire the neighbor helping neighbor attitude the west was built upon. 
Thanks to the local businesses and residents of Eagle County who have made generous donations for a cause they believe in Wild West Days is possible. Not to mention the volunteers who have put in hours of work to make sure the event is planned down to every detail and packed with memorable experiences that will keep the community involved year after year. The event is broken into four main pieces that will raise money and keep everyone having a good time.
The Raffle, raffle tickets will be sold by the elementary school kid’s and at the end of the event there will be a drawing for raffle prizes.
The Silent Auction is one of the biggest auctions to take place in Eagle County every year and with more than $100,000 worth of goodies it is sure to be a highlight of the days. Everything from lodging packages and spa treatments to dinners and services will be available.
Entertainment is spread throughout the entire event and is the driving force behind Wild West Days. There will be live stage entertainment, carnival games, wagon rides, craft booths, a bake sale and even a down home ranch cooked meal for lunch.
The 1st ever online auction opened on September 1st and is a great chance to get the entire community involved and reaches out to those who can’t make it out on Sunday. If you are interested in bidding on the online auction or doing some pre- shopping before the big auction visit http://auctions.readysetauction.com/wildwestday/home
The Wild West Days event is sure to be a success this year and if you have the time try and make it out for some good old fun and support the kids of the community.
Event Schedule:
2009 Event Schedule
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10:00am |
Welcome Y’all! CRAFT BOOTH–main building. Earn GOLD COINS playing games–redeem for prizes at the TRADING POST. Welcome Announcements-MAIN STAGE; SILENT AUCTION begins–bids accepted until 2:30 pm. RAFFLE TICKETS: purchase until drawing at 2:30pm. 10:05-10:50 Don Watson and Friends |
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10:30am |
10:30-11:00 EAGLE VALLEY Jail Arrest “Daring Drew Musser”. WAGON RIDES until 3:00pm, FREE. CLIMBING WALL–open for action, FREE! BAKE SALE; CRAFTS; GENERAL STORE–buy t-shirts and School bandanas. SILENT AUCTION continues… |
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11:00am |
11:00-11:30 GYPSUM Jail Arrest “Merciless” Mitch Forsberg. 11:00-11:05 Announcements – Main Stage 11:05-11:50 Stage. 4 Eagle BBQ opens: $5-6 (hamburgers, hotdogs, burritos, with sides), drinks, corn on the cob. CRAFTS, GAMES, CLIMBING WALL, SLIME, WAGON RIDES FREE; HORSEBACK RIDES $3; TRAIL RIDES (fee) 11:05-11:50- Alan Eckler and Airborn |
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11:30am |
11:30-12:00 RED SANDSTONE Jail Arrest “Horrible” Harris. 11:30 – PLAY GAMES, WIN GOLD COINS for great prizes at the TRADING POST. 11:30- Beaver Creek Children’s Theatre on the children’s stage “Tales from the Land of What If”. Check out the SILENT AUCTION. |
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12:00pm |
12:00-12:30 MEADOW MOUNTAIN Jail Arrest “Cactus Lovin Carpenter” 12:00-12:05 Announcements on the Main Stage 12:05-12:50 – Don Watson and Friends on the Main Stage. BAKE SALE, SILENT AUCTION, Slime Eating, Crafts, Games, BOOK WALK, GORE RANGE SCIENCE SCHOOL |
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12:30pm |
12:30-1:00 AVON Jail arrest- Mark “Slick Blick” Blickenstaff. 12:50- Gypsum Elementary Music Class 12:30 – Kids’ Stage -Joe Dvidson and Friend “American Songbook Sing Along”. 12:50-1:10 SILENT AUCTION. CRAFTS, WAGON RIDES, CLIMBING WALL… |
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1:00pm |
1:00-1:30 BRUSH CREEK Jail arrest- Ann “Hit the Deck, It’s” Heckman. 1:10-1:50 Alan Eckler and Airborn. Have you been to the SILENT AUCTION??? |
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1:30pm |
1:30-2:00 RED HILL Jail arrest- “Pistol Packin Pappas” 1:30 – Beaver Creek Children’s Theatre on the Kids’ Stage. “Tales from the Land of What If”. SILENT AUCTION–GET THERE if you haven’t. |
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2:00pm |
2:00-2:30 EDWARDS Jail arrest-Heidi “Sure Shot” Hanssen 2:00-2:15 – Pie Eating Contest 2:15-2:50 – Donny Z and Friends on the Main Stage. 30MIN UNTIL SILENT AUCTION CLOSES! |
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2:30pm |
2:30-3:00 EAGLE VALLEY Jail arrest-Terrible Tracy Barber. 2:15-2:30 SILENT AUCTION CLOSES!! RAFFLE TICKET DRAWING-MAIN STAGE. Children’s Stage- Joe Davidson and Friend ” American Songbook and Sing Along”. |
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3:00pm |
3:00-3:05 – Announcements on the Main Stage. 3:05-3:50 – SILENT AUCTION items available for pick-up/payment. CRAFTS, CLIMBING WALL, WAGON RIDES, SLIME EATING, GAMES–redeem your GOLD COINS for GREAT PRIZES |
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3:30pm |
3:50-4:00 Closing announcements on the Main Stage. TO ALL OUR SPONSORS, DONORS AND ATTENDEES–WE THANK YE KINDLY. |
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4:00pm |
Wild West Day Closes. Git along little doggies and Thanks for commin’ Yippee -KAY -YEH!!! |
