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Schedule of activities - 2009
Notice: All visitors to the festival grounds will be subject to the $5 per vehicle parking fee. Also, no carry-in coolers or beverages are allowed !
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
1 PM Demolition Derby. There is also a Demolition Derby on September 12th.
Friday, September 11th
8PM-12PM Teen Dance - DJ - $5.00 per person
No carry-in coolers or beverages
Saturday, September 12th
1 PM Demolition Derby
2PM to 1AM Kearney Firefighters Association fire muster and dance. (See 8PM Below) Open to the public.
2PM Registration for firefighters contest.
3PM Firefighter contest begins
Click here for Contest Flyer
Click here for Contest Application
5PM Firefighters contest awards presented.
8PM Adult dance. $5 per person. Over 21 only. Music by Lance Combs. No carry-in coolers or beverages!
Tuesday, September 15th
5:00 to 6:30 PM Senior Citizens Dinner - At the Knights of Columbus Hall - Dinner provided by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus -Live entertainment to be announced. - Sponsored by Country Mart. Contact Patsy Gauger for information
Thursday. September 17th
6PM Carnival Opens at Jesse James Park
6PM Robinson Family Chainsaw Carving at the Amphitheatre stage.
Friday, September 18th
Noon-7PM 22nd Annual Jesse James and 20th Annual State Championship
BBQ Cookoff checkin - at Contest Trailer - Click here for application
6:00 PM Carnival Open at Jesse James Park
Robinson Chainsaw Carvers demonstrations.
8PM-12PM Jesse James Festival Dance - featuring the music by Outlaw Jim & The Whiskey Benders - Cost $6.00 per person - No carry in coolers or beverages. Over 21 Only. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
Saturday, September 19th
6:30-7:30 AM 5K/10K Classic Run and 5K Walk Registration - Click here for info
7:00-9:00AM Last Minute Checkin for BBQ contest
7:30-10:30AM VFW Country Breakfast Buffet - Adults $5.00 - Kids $3.00. Kids under 6 free.
7:30 AM Parade Line-up. No late entries accepted.
8:00 AM Start of 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk - Starting at the First Baptist Church located at 303 N. Grove. Click here for application and information.
8:30 AM Judging of Mini-Mr & Miss James Festival ( Ages 2 & 3) and Little Mr & Miss James Festival ( Ages 4-6 ) Junior Mr-Miss Jesse James Festival ( Ages 7-10 ). Must be pre-registered by 9/11/2009. Contact Grace Harriger at (816) 806-4433. Judging at Kearney Feed & Supply Co. Click here for registration form.
9 AM Arts & Craft Booths open for set up
9AM Judging of Parade.
9A-5P 21st Annual Jesse James Barbeque Cook out - 19th Annual Missouri State
Championship contest Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society - Entry fee
$125.00 - Five categories Grand Champion prize $400 and trophy, Reserve Champion Prize $300 and trophy.
10AM Jesse James Festival Parade in Downtown Kearney. Parade Grand Marshall to be announced. Contact Karen Markley at (816) 628-6111 or (816) 635-4195 for entry information. Click here for entry form
Noon-? Carnival Open at Jesse James Park.
Noon -? Jesse James Park open to the public.
Noon - ? Wild Woody’s Animal Menagerie - Check schedule at Amphitheatre stage.
Noon - ? Haskell University Native American Dancers - (check on-site schedule)
12:30 PM Barbeque Cookoff judging begins
Amphitheatre Stage Entertainment throughout the afternoon - check schedule on site:
1PM Horseshoe Pitching Tournament - $10 registration fee with form to be
turned in at check in time. Contact Bryant Michael at (816-628-3883).
1PM Co-ed Mud Volleyball Tournament. Registration form and fee required by 9/19/08. Forms will be available at Kearney Trust Bank. Contact Marva and Brian Keeth at (816) 699-4553. Return by mail with $70.00 registration to P.O. Box 536, Kearney, MO 64060 or drop off at Kearney Trust Company. Co-ed standard rules, 2 women per team, minimum of 6 team members. Guaranteed two games - Champion T-shirts. NO CARRY-IN COOLERS OR BEVERAGES ! Click here for mud volleyball rules and general information form and Click here for player waiver and disclaimer form.
1PM Mutton Bustin’ Registration at the Rodeo Arena - Contact Kenny Barham
2:30PM URA/MRCA Rodeo begins - Bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team toping, bull riding, break away, over-40 calf roping. Admission - Ages 13 and up $6.00, children 6-12 $4.00. Also, Mutton Bustin', hosted by the Kearney Optimist Club; additional fee ( $20.00 ) and special clothing required. Check in at the Rodeo Arena at 1PM. Muttin’ Bustin’ event starts at 2PM, followed by the Rodeo. Contact Kenny Barham at (816) 628-4567 for other info. Also on Sunday ( 9/20 2:30PM). Robinson Chainsaw carvings and sculptures will be auctioned off during the rodeo.
4:00 PM Announcement of Barbeque Contest Winners at the Amphitheatre
8PM - 1AM Jesse James Festival Dance - Music by Outlaw Jim & The Whiskey Benders. Dance held in Festival Tent. $6.00 Per Person - No carry in coolers or beverages - No one under 21 admitted. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
Sunday, September 20th
10 AM Jesse James Park open to the public
11AM Worship Service at the Grandstand or tent. Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene
11A-5PM Arts and Crafts Booths Open to the public
Amphitheatre Stage Entertainment throughout the afternoon - check schedule on site
Great White Possum String Co. Bluegrass Band - Check schedule on site.
Noon - ? Wild Woody’s Animal Menagerie - Check schedule at Amphitheatre stage.
12:30 PM Carnival open to the public
12:30 - 2PM Fishing tournament at the lake
1PM Mutton Bustin’ Registration at the rodeo arena - Contact Kenny Barham
2:30PM URA/MRCA Rodeo begins - Bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team toping, bull riding, break away, over-40 calf roping. Admission - Ages 13 and up $6.00, children 6-12 $4.00. Robertson Co. Chainsaw Carvings auctioned off during the Rodeo. Also, Mutton Bustin', hosted by the Kearney Optimist Club; additional fee ($20.00) and special clothing required. Check in at the Rodeo Arena at 1PM. Muttin’ Bustin’ event starts at 2PM, followed by the Rodeo. Contact Kenny Barham at (816) 628-4567 for other info. Robinson Co. chainsaw carvings and sculptures will be auctioned off during the Rodeo performance.
Information updated June 24, 2009. Subject to change. Check often.
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