Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Admin Tuesday, 30 June 2009 03:45
| Is parking on-site or close? |
| Yes. We have over 30 acres of field parking located at The Festival Site and parking is FREE. |
| Do the rides cost more than admission? |
| Yes. Admission covers all the entertainment listed on our schedule. However, rides are a nominal cost. Train rides are only $2 per child. Wagon rides are only $1 per child. Pony rides are $5 per child. |
| Is the Festival Handicap Accessible? |
| Yes. We have hard pathways for accessibility. A wood boardwalk lines our shops on Front Street. Handicapped restrooms are available. We are an outdoor event however, and it can sometimes be difficult to get to all areas of The Festival based on weather conditions and other outdoor limitations. |
| Can I bring my gun? |
| We are a period event based on Dodge City 1878. In Dodge City, cowboys could not carry firearms into town. For them it was a town ordinance to prevent mayhem. For us it is an insurance issue. Only performers are permitted to carry a firearm. Please leave your firearms in the car. |
| Can I bring my pet? |
| No, pets are not allowed at the Old West Festival. Please keep your pets at home. |
| Should I dress period? |
| Absolutely! We have a “costume” contest each day at 1pm for the best-dressed patron. |
| What if it rains? |
| We are open rain or shine with plenty to do out of the elements. We have a Saloon Show, Melodrama, Puppet Show and Magic Show all indoors. We can move other performances inside if needed. There are tents and the live music is under cover. The covered wagon (obviously) and train rides are also out of the rain, just to name a few of the things that will not miss a beat if it rains. |
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We are now accepting and encouraging volunteers to participate in the Old West Festival.
Student Days
The Student Days' curriculum is designed to be an educational guide to the history that is incorporated into the festival.
Craft Application
We are a Juried Show. We highly encourage products to represent those available in the late 1800’s American West. We expect all items sold to our patrons to be traditional or original in design, functionally appropriate, durable, well made, and guaranteed by their maker to be satisfactory to the customer. We are accepting crafter applications for the 2010 season. Please contact us with all your craft questions.
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