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, Illusionists Sarlot & Eyed, Douglas Folklorico Dancers and the Tohono O' Odham Dancers. These are just a few of many entertainers participating in this 3-Day event!  

10:00 am -  Close (5:00 pm) "Craft Faire"  Located 5th Street to Fremont Street.  If you would like more information or would like to participate please contact Denny at (520) 458-5009.

11:00 am - "Six Gun City" - Stage 3

11:30 am - "Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

12:00 Noon - " Helldorado Town" - Stage 2

12:30 pm - Six Gun City" - Stage 3

1:00 pm - "Tombstone Territorial Actors" - Stage 2

1:30 pm - "Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

2:00 pm - "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

3:00 pm - "Joey Dillion" - Stage 2

3:30 pm - " Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

4:00 pm - " Vigilantes" - Stage 3

4:30 pm - Six Gun City" - Stage 2

5:00 pm - "Tombstone Territorial Actors" - Stage 1

5:30 pm - "Sierra Vista Community Brass Band" - 4th & Toughnut Streets

6:00 pm - "Rose Tree Coronation & VIP Reception" - At the Rose Tree Museum

7:00 pm -  "Tombstone Territorial Actors" - Stage 1

7:15 pm - "Outdoor Movie" - 3rd & Allen Streets

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - "Night-time Carriage Rides"

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

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

LOCATION KEY:           Stage 1: Between 3rd & 4th Streets on Allen Street
Stage 2: Between 4th & 5th Streets on Allen Street
Stage 3: Between 5th & 6th Streets on Allen Street
Stage 4: Between 5th & Toughnut Streets
 

 

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,  illusionists Sarlot & Eyed, and the Douglas Folklorico Dancers. 

 9:00 am - Close "Tombstone Gun Show" - Allen & 6th Street at the old High School.  What a great place to explore & shop! Put on by veteran gun show folks, McMann-Roadrunner Shows. Admission Charge.

10:00 am to Close "Craft Faire" - 5th to Fremont Street. 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 to Close " Farmers Market" - 4th to Fremont Street

11:00 am to 4:00 pm "Taste of Tombstone" - City Park (VIP)

11:00 am to 4:00 pm "Sierra Vista Community Brass Band" - City Park

11:00 am " Six Gun City" - Stage 3

11:00 am "Folklorico Dancers / Mariachi Band" - Stage 2

11:30 am "Sarlot & Eyed, Illusionists" - Stage 2

12:00 Noon "Lunch Basket/Box Auction" - Stage 2. 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 "Helldorado Town" - Stage 2   

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 125th blooming of the world's largest rose tree with a parade down historic Allen Street.  Our Grand Marshal this year is. Marching bands, Rose Queen & court, horses, and vehicles of all kinds are all festooned with roses! 

1:45 pm "Tombstone Territorial Actors" - Stage 4

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm "Mining Competition" - At the Good Enough Mine, 5th & Toughnut Streets

2:00 pm "Folklorico / Mariachi Band" - Stage 4

2:00 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 2

2:00 pm "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

2:30 pm "Sarlot & Eyed, Illusionists" - Stage 2

2:30 pm "Helldorado Town" - 4th & Allen (West)

3:00 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 2

3:30 pm "Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

3:30 pm "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

3:30 pm "Tombtone Territorial Actors" - Stage 4

4:00 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 2

4:30 pm "Six Gun City" - Stage 3

5:30 to 6:45 " Founders Day Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & VIP Reception" - Schieffelin Hall (Corner of 4th & Fremont Streets)

7:00 pm "Vigilette's Variety Show (VIP)"- 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. 

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

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, Illusionists Sarlot & Eyed, Douglas Folklorico Dancers and Tohono O' Odham Dancers.

9:00 am to Close "Craft Faire" - 5th Street to Fremont Street.

9:00 am to Close "Gun Show" - 6th & Allen Streets in the Old High School Gymnasium.

9:00 am to Close "Farmers Market" - 4th Street to Fremont Street

10:30 am "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

11:00 am "Six Gun City" - Stage 3

11:00 am "Vigilantes" - Stage 2

11:30 am "Tombstone Territorial Actors (Anger Management)" - Stage 2 

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 the K-9 Musical Free Stylers will be doing demonstrations at the high school football field on Allen, between 6th & 8th Street. Free Admission and free lessons available. Come and move to the music with your dog. For more information, contact Christie Powers at (928) 476-2239.

1:00 pm "Sarlot & Eyed, Illusionists" - Stage 2

1:30 pm "Vigilette Fashion Show" - Stage 3

1:30 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 2

1:30 pm "Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

2:00 pm "Tohono O' Odham Dancers" - Stage 2

2:00 pm "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

2:30 pm "Helldorado Town" - 4th & Allen (West)

2:30 pm "Sarlot & Eyed, Illusionists" - Stage 2

2:30 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 3

3:00 pm "Tohono O' Odham Dancers" - Stage 2

3:30 pm "Main Event Actors" - Stage 1

4:00 pm "Joey Dillon, Champion Gun Spinner" - Stage 2

4:30 pm "Tombstone Territorial Actors" - Stage 2

4:30 pm "Vigilantes" - Stage 3

4:30 pm "Six Gun City" - Stage 4

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*