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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 !

 

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

1 PM Demolition Derby. Presented by Auto Race Promotions, Inc. Rules & Regulations Website: www.dualdemoderby.com. There is also a Demolition Derby on September 12th.

Friday, September 10th
8PM-12PM Teen Dance - DJ - $5.00 per person
No carry-in coolers or beverages

Saturday, September 11th

1 PM Demolition Derby. Presented by Auto Race Promotions, Inc. Rules & Regulations Website: www.dualdemoderby.com.

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 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 - Arm Band $20 for the public, $10 for Military

Friday, September 17th

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. Check local schedule for times. Their work will be auctioned off at the Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday.

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

6:30-7:30 AM 5K/10K Classic Run and 5K Walk Registration -
Click here for info

7:00-9:00AM Last Minute Checkin for BBQ contest


7:30-10:00AM VFW Country Breakfast Buffet - Adults $6.00 - Kids $3.00. Kids under 6 free.

7:30 AM Parade Line-up. No late entries accepted.

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. (PDF) Click here for word document application 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 -? Bohm’s Family Entertainment - Magic & Variety Show - Watch for George the Giant Parrot - Throughout the day - Check on site for more information.

12 Noon-4PM Kearney Chamber of Commerce - Jesse Games Corral for Kids

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). Robinson Chainsaw carvings and sculptures will be auctioned off during the rodeo.

4:00 PM Announcement of Barbeque Contest Winners at the Amphitheatre

5:30PM to Dusk:  Free Tethered Balloon Rides

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. Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene

11A-5PM Arts and Crafts Booths Open to the public

Noon -? Bohm’s Family Entertainment - Magic & Variety Show - Watch for George the Giant Parrot - Throughout the day - Check on site for more information.

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 Nobody’s Bidnis Blues Band

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 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

1PM - 4PM Kearney Chamber of Commerce Jesse Games Corral for Kids

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. Robertson Co. Chainsaw Carvings auctioned off during the Rodeo. Also, Robinson Co. chainsaw carvings and sculptures  will be auctioned off during the Rodeo performance.

Information updated February 10, 2010. Subject to change. Check often.