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Schedule of activities - 2010
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 !
Friday, September 10th
7 PM Demolition Derby. Presented by The Jesse James Festival, Inc.
Tuesday, September 14th
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 16th
6PM Carnival Opens at Jesse James Park - 1 Dollar per ticket night - All rides cost 1 ticket.
Friday, September 17th
Noon-7PM 23nd Annual Jesse James and 21st Annual State Championship
BBQ Cookoff checkin - at Contest Trailer - Click here for application
6:00 PM Carnival Open at Jesse James Park
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 18th
6:00-7:00 AM 5K/10K Classic Run and 5K Walk Registration - Click here for info
7:00-9:00AM Last Minute Checkin for BBQ contest
7:30-10:00AM VFW Country Breakfast Buffet - Adults $6.00 - Kids $3.00. Kids under 6 free.
7:30 AM Parade Line-up. No late entries accepted.
7:30 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 23rd Annual Jesse James Barbeque Cook out - 21st Annual Missouri State
Championship contest Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society - Entry fee
$150 - Five categories. Grand Champion prize $600 and trophy, Reserve Champion Prize $500 and trophy. Check BBQ Page for details and changes
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-? Cowboy Fast Draw Demo with Public Draw also. You can try your hand at the fast draw. Periodically throught the day. Check the on-site info for location and times.
Noon - ? Woody’s Animal Menagerie - Family Fun. Check stage for show times.
12:30 PM Barbeque Cookoff judging begins
1PM-5PM Carnival Arm Bands - $20 for the public, $10 for Military
Amphitheatre Stage Entertainment throughout the afternoon - check schedule on site:
1PM Outlaws BBQ Co-ed Mud Volleyball Tournament. Registration form and fee required by 9/17/2010. Forms will be available at Kearney Trust Bank. Contact Matt & Carrie Alexander (816) 718-3666 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 Tournament Team Registration Form and Click here for player waiver and Liability Release form. All forms will be required for participation
2 PM Celebrity Calf Tie at the Rodeo Arena - Featuring local merchants
2:30PM Haskell Native American Dancers
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 on Sunday ( 9/20 2:30PM). New this year - Trick Roper - more details to be provided.
4:00 PM Announcement of Barbeque Contest Winners at the Amphitheatre
5:30PM to Dusk: Free Tethered Balloon Rides - Provided by ReMax Advanatage
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 19th
9AM - 11AM Fishing tournament at the lake
10 AM Jesse James Park open to the public
11AM Worship Service at the Grandstand or tent.
11A-5PM Arts and Crafts Booths Open to the public
12 Noon Kruisin’ Kearney Cruise - Contact Mike Rabich at (816) 903-3603
Noon-? Cowboy Fast Draw Demo with Public Draw also. You can try your hand at the fast draw. Periodically throught the day. Check the on-site info for location and times.
Amphitheatre Stage Entertainment throughout the afternoon - check schedule on site
12:30 PM Carnival open to the public
1PM 2009 Outlaws BBQ Mud Volleyball Tournament Junior Games. Ages 14-17. Registration form and fee required by 9/17/2010. Forms will be available at Kearney Trust Bank. Contact Matt & Carrie Alexander (816) 718-3666 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 Tournament Team Registration Form , Click here for player waiver and Liability Release form , and Click here for Minor Release, Waiver, and Hold Harmless Agreement form . All forms will be required for participation
1PM - 4PM Carnival Arm Bands - $20 for the public - $10 for military
2 PM Celebrity Calf Tie at the Rodeo Arena - Featuring local merchants
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. Trick Roper - more details to be provided later
Information updated April 2, 2010. Subject to change. Check often.
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