Schedule of Events

 

Tombstone Old West Founders Days

April 9th, 10th & 11th 2010

This is a brief description of things happening (all are subject to change).  We will have a complete schedule available at the event.  The regularly held shows, performances, and tours go on 7 days a week here in Tombstone so make sure you save time to see those as well!

Large free parking lots may be found South on 3rd Street just past the Courthouse State Park, on the Northwest Corner of 4th & Fremont Streets, and South on 6th Street just past the Bird Cage Theater  

April 1879 * We're 131 Years Old * April 2010

Happy Birthday Tombstone!

 

Friday, April 9th

Continuous Street Entertainment - Watch gunfights presented by our non-profit groups the Tombstone Territorial Actors, Tombstone Vigilante's & the Wild Bunch, Victorian Fashion shows by the Tombstone Vigilette's, skits by the local performers, and strolling entertainment all day!

 Joey Dillon, gun spinner, with 3 National Championship notches on his gun belt, and Douglas Folklorico Dancers. These are just a few of many entertainers participating in this 3-Day event!  

9:00 am - 11:00 am "Gunfighters Shoot-out on the Green" 4th & Toughnut Street, at Helldorado Town. Come watch our town Gunfight Groups in a friendly competition of miniature golf! A trophy will be awarded with bragging rights to the best team and individual score.  The gunfighter who gets a hole-in-one gets to "hang" anyone they choose from an opposing team! Fee to participants, free to watch!

10:00 am - 5:00 pm "Craft Faire"  Allen Street, across from the O.K. Corral.  If you would like more information or would like to participate please contact Denny at (520) 458-5009.

High Noon "Walk Down" on Allen Street.  A tradition in Tombstone for nearly 130 years that continues today, a "Walk Down"  honors those who have passed before us. Please join us as we pay tribute to those who made Tombstone the "Most Famous Western Town in the World". Free.

1:30 pm "Stick Pony Races"! A favorite activity for the kids! Prizes for different age groups. Sign up on Allen Street at the Chamber of Commerce booth at 1:00 p.m.  Great photo opportunity! Free.

3:00 - 5:00 pm "History Lecture Series" Corner of 4th & Fremont (Hwy 80).  Historic Schieffelin Hall, built in 1881 as a tribute to Edward Schieffelin, this is one of the largest and oldest Adobe structures still in use in the U.S.   Walk on the original hardwood floors that such notables as the Earp brothers walked  as famous author's and historians talk about the history of Tombstone.  Confirmed attendees include:  Free.

6:00 - 7:00 pm "Crowning of the Rose Queen" Corner of 4th & Toughnut Street at the Rose Tree Inn Museum.  A long held tradition of crowning the Rose Queen and her court.  Free.

Call the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce for additional information at 888-457-3929.

 

Saturday, April 10th

 Continuous Street Entertainment - Watch gunfights presented by our non-profit groups the Tombstone Territorial Actors, Tombstone Vigilante's & the Wild Bunch, Victorian Fashion shows by the Tombstone Vigilette's, skits by the local performers, and strolling entertainment all day!

Joey Dillon, gun spinner, with 3 National Championship notches on his gun belt,  and Douglas Folklorico Dancers. 

 7:30 am - 11:00 am "Pancake Breakfast" 2nd & Allen Street, Tombstone Community Congregational Church Men's Fellowship Breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, juice & more. $5.00 suggested donation.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm "Craft Faire" Allen Street, across from the OK Corral. Local Arts & Crafts of all kinds! If interested in more information or you would like to be a vendor please phone Denny at 520-458-5009.

10:00 am - 1:00 pm "Tombstone Gun Show" Allen & 6th Street at the old High School.  Wow! Tombstone's first ever gun show!  Where else would you expect to find rare guns, antiques of all kinds and collectibles?  What a great place to explore & shop! Put on by veteran gun show folks, McMann-Roadrunner Shows. Admission Charge.

11:00 am "Folklorico Dancers" Allen Street

Noon - 6:00 pm " A Taste of Tombstone" in City Park, 3rd & Allen Street, next to the O.K. Corral.  What could be better than eating your way around Tombstone in one place?  Local eateries bring you the best samplings of the unique cuisine of the area and you get to vote for your favorite! A trophy and bragging rights go to the winner! Also come meet Sherry Monahan, author of  "Taste of Tombstone", a fascinating book on the history and recipes of food and its purveyors in Tombstone's early mining boomtown days.  Portions of the proceeds go to the Tombstone Food Bank. Don't miss your chance to help yourself to some yummy food and to help those less fortunate!  Free to wander, ticket sales for food, Beer, wine & beverages at the entrance to City Park, right next to the O.K. Corral. 

11:30 am "Lunch Basket Auction" Allen & 4th Street. Come check out the old-fashioned lunch basket auction! Baskets are on display in the Tombstone Community room at 11:00 am, on 4th Street with the auction to follow at noon on the corner. Home made goodies raises money for the Rose Tree Festival. Proceeds benefit the 2010 Rose Tree Festival.

12:30 pm "Joey Dillon" Allen Street.  Watch the award winning gun spinner.   

1:00 pm "Rose Tree Festival Parade" On Allen Street from 6th to 1st Streets.  Don't miss our favorite hometown parade!  We are honoring the 124th blooming of the world's largest rose tree with a parade down historic Allen Street.  Our Grand Marshal this year is Arizona Pioneer Dorothy Finley. Marching bands, Rose Queen & court, horses, and vehicles of all kinds are all festooned with roses! 

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Hard Rock Drilling Contest" 5th & Toughnut Street. In tribute to Tombstone's beginning as a silver mining boomtown we bring you the most exciting contest you may ever witness!  One man swings a 4# hammer into solid rock and his partner pours water into the hole.  Going back in time to the early mining camps, this is a traditional contest of speed, skill, strength and endurance with contestants that travel from all over!  Charge for contestant entrants, with cash purse for the top teams!  Free to public.

7:00pm "Tombstone Territorial Actors" Evening Gunfight on the Street 3rd & Allen Street in front of the OK Corral --- Ya never know when one of those pesky outlaws is going to stumble out of a saloon lookin' fer a fight and what "Law-dog" is going to oblige him!  Free.

7:00 pm "Vigilette's Variety Show" Corner of 4th & Fremont Street at Historic Schieffelin Hall.  An annual favorite! Come see the variety show put on by our very own Tombstone Vigilette's. Proceeds go to supporting their various charitable contributions to the community of Tombstone.  Admission Charge.

7:30 pm "Movie on the Street" presented by Cox Media.  Allen Street across from the OK Corral. Bring your chairs, family and blankets and snuggle in for the of "My Darling Clementine" a classic feature film on Cox Media's 25 foot high by 20 foot wide inflatable movie screen! This is the "found" version that had never been released in the movie theater.  Complimentary Popcorn provided by Cox Media. Free.

Sunday, April 11th

 Continuous Street Entertainment - Watch gunfights presented by our non-profit groups the Tombstone Territorial Actors, Tombstone Vigilante's & the Wild Bunch, Victorian Fashion shows by the Tombstone Vigilette's, skits by the local performers, and strolling entertainment all day!

Joey Dillon, gun spinner, with 3 National Championship notches on his gun belt, and Douglas Folklorico Dancers.

 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Craft Show Allen Street, across from the O.K. Corral. If you would like more information or would like to participate please contact Denny at (520) 458-5009

10:00 am - 4:00 pm "Tombstone Gun Show" Allen & 6th Street at the old High School.  Wow! Tombstone's first ever gun show!  Where else would you expect to find rare guns, antiques of all kinds and collectibles?  What a great place to explore & shop! Put on by veteran gun show folks, McMan-Roadrunner Shows. Entrance fee is good for the whole weekend.

11:00 am "Founders Days Look-Alike Contest" Allen Street, between 4th & 5th at the Chamber Tent.  Do you think you look like on of Tombstone's Founders? Well, here's your chance to prove it! You can sign up for the Look-Alike Contest at the Chamber Headquarters Tent near Big Nose Kate's on Allen Street!  This is always great fun!!!  Click HERE for photos of some of our founders!

 12:00 pm "All Pet Parade" Allen Street. See all the Pretty Pet's of Tombstone! Small entrance fee with all proceeds going to support Tombstone Animal Shelter, a no kill shelter!  Immediately following the pet parade there will be an "Agility" dog demonstration at the high school football field on Allen, between 6th & 8th Street.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm "Mucking Contest" 5th & Toughnut Street. Another mining competition of skill, agility and strength!  Mucker's were the apprentices to the very skilled Miner's,. Like the "Hard Rock Drilling" competition this is a very old tradition.  "Mucking Contests" consists of two people using shovels to move as much "muck" (rock & gravel) into an old mule ore car as possible in a defined amount of time.  We provide about 500 pounds of muck, they provide the work!  Come cheer for your favorite team!  Fee for entrants with cash prizes to the top winners!  Free to the public.