November 3rd, 4th , 5th & 6th 2011
Get ready for some serious western-style family fun when Wild West Days 2011 comes ridin’ back into Cave Creek, Arizona!
- Download our Schedule of Events in PDF format.
- Download our Wild West Days Walking Map in PDF format or view a large version of our map online.
Please note: Check with each venue to confirm times.
Thursday, November 3rd
- 12:30 pm - Shotgun start – Wild West Golf Classic at Ranch Manana (download the golf entry form here)
- 5:30 pm – Golf Awards Dinner & Silent Auction at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
- 8 pm – Miss Wild West Days Competition at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
- 8 pm – FREE Dance Lessons & Live Music at the Buffalo Chip Saloon
Friday, November 4th
- 11 am – Arts and Crafts of the West at Frontier Town
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm “Icons of the West” Meet & Greet – FREE Event at Cartwright’s Ranch House with western icons Marshall Trimble, Dolan Ellis, Bob Boze Bell, Charlie LeSueur, Bob Roloff and John Wayne Anderson. Artist Lance Headlee will be signing his limited edition WWD posters. A benefit for the Cave Creek Museum
- 6 pm – Six Gun Entertainment presents “Last Man Standing” on stage at Frontier Town
- 7 pm – Gun Down by Sundown groups hold a Meet and Greet at Harold’s CCK Corral
- 8 pm – Wild West Bull Fest Preliminaries LIVE bull riding at The Buffalo Chip Saloon
- 7 pm - Casino Nite Fiesta Days Rodeo Fundraiser at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
- 7 pm - 74th Street Performs Live! at Smokehouse & Pour House in Frontier Town
- 7:30 pm – A Special Evening of Cowboy Ballads with Dolan Ellis, at Cave Creek Coffee Co. (C4) right after the “Icons of the West” Meet & Greet
- 8 pm – “Babes on Bulls Competition” Live at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
Saturday, November 5th
WAGON RIDES ALL DAY SATURDAY – KIDS 12 & UNDER RIDE FOR FREE!
Daytime
- 6 am – Morning Wake-Up Call! Enjoy Coffee and Breakfast before the Parade at C4 – specials all day
- 6 am – Breakfast & Bloody Marys at the Smokehouse & Pour House in Frontier Town
- 8 am – 3 pm – Thieves’ Market – bargain prices! In Tamarisk Grove
- 9 am – Wild West Days Parade & Walk for 100 – honoring our service men and women – gunshot kick-off with Governor Jan Brewer, Mayor Vincent Francia & Johnny Ringo along with 2011 Parade Marshal Bob Boze Bell
- 10 am – Fire Fighters’ Chili Challenge at Frontier Town
- 10:30 am – Immediately following the Parade – “Remembering the Fallen” Cowboy Prayer & Chuckwagon Breakfast at the Buffalo Chip Saloon
- All Day – Best of the West Vendors’ Lane at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 11 am – Period Costume Competition contest on Stage One at Frontier Town, sponsored by Pink Cadillac Boutique
- 11:30 am – Mutton Bustin’ at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd. – open to all kids 4 – 7 years old!
- High Noon – Wild West Pig Races at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
- High Noon – Gun Down by Sundown begins on stages at Frontier Town and Harold’s
- 1 pm – Wild West Bath Tub Races on Basin Rd. & Cave Creek Rd. near Big Earl’s Greasy EATS
- 1:15 pm – Rodeo Queens & Procession at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 1:30 pm – Mike Stacy Horsemanship Demos at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 2:00 pm – Luv Shack/WWD 4th Annual Trainers’ Challenge at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 3:00 pm - Wild West Bull Fest Finals LIVE bull riding at The Buffalo Chip Saloon
- 3:00 pm – Bath Tub Races Awards Ceremony at Big Earl’s Greasy EATS – enjoy food & drink specials
- All Day – Wagon Rides on Cave Creek Rd.
- All Day – Best of the West Vendors’ Lane at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- All Day – Wildlife Exhibit & Petting Zoo at the Arena Grounds on Cave Creek Rd.
Evening
- 4:30 pm – “The Cowboy Gathering: Ballads & Stories” at Tonto Bar & Grill – with Marshall Trimble, Bob Boze Bell, Dolan Ellis, Charlie LeSueur, The Arizona Duuude, John Wayne Anderson, and a cast of Cowboys. A benefit for the Cave Creek Museum
- 6 pm - Six Gun Entertainment presents “The Reckoning” at Frontier Town Main Stage
- 6:30 pm Wild West Days Dance with Live Music by the Cowboy Balladeers at the Buffalo Chip Saloon
- 7:00 pm Hawg Wild Performs Live! At the Smoke House & Pour House in Frontier Town
- 7:30 pm – Western Acoustic Live at Cave Creek Coffee Company (C4)
- 8:00 pm – Live Music & Dancing with the Pat James Band at the Buffalo Chip Saloon
- 9 pm – Mogollon & Young Country perform LIVE at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
Sunday, November 6th
Daytime
- 7 am – Morning Wake-Up Call! Enjoy Coffee and Breakfast at C4 – specials all day long!
- 9 am – Breakfast & Bloody Marys at the Smokehouse & Pour House in Frontier Town
- 10 am – Gun Down by Sundown performances on stages at Frontier Town & Harold’s CCK Corral
- 10 am – Horse Soccer at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd. – come cheer your favorite team!
- 11 am – Mike Stacy Horsemanship Demos at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 11:30 am – America’s Favorite Trail Horse at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- Noon – Scottsdale Saddle Club performs at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- Noon – Period Costume Competition Contest on stage at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
- 12:30 pm – Team Dangerous Barrel Racing at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 1 pm – Lee Anderson performs his Historic Western act at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 2:30 pm – Brandi Lyons “Trick Training Demo” at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- 3 pm – Wild West Pin-Up Competition at Big Earl’s Greasy EATS
- 4 pm – “Gundown By Sundown” FINAL PERFORMANCE & Awards Ceremony at Harold’s
- All Day – Best of the West Vendors’ Lane at the Arena on Cave Creek Rd.
- All Day – Wildlife Exhibit & Petting Zoo at the Arena
***PLEASE NOTE: CHECK WITH EACH VENUE TO CONFIRM TIMES***
