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Celebrate During the
Friday, April 26th --- Saturday, April 27th ---Sunday, April 28th
On the Square in Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky

All times listed below are CST -- Central Standard Time
It ALL Starts Here!!!!

Friday, April 26

6:00 p.m.
Opening by Judge Jerry Vaughan
6:10 p.m. -- Expressions Dance Team

6:30 p.m.
The Moron Brothers
Bluegrass/Comedy Band

7:30 p.m.
Fiddlin' & Banjo Competition
$1000 Prize Money
(After the Competition)
Eddie Hopkins & TaterHill
Bluegrass Band
Featuring on Saturday
a Re-enactment of the Famous
Bank of Columbia Robbery
by the James-Younger Gang
in 1872!!!
on the Town Square
immediately following the Parade
(Details Below)

 


Re-enactment coordinated by the Guntown Mountain Western Actors & the "James Gang" Re-enactors from Russellville, Kentucky!!

For some background information on this robbery,
click here!
Multi-Day Events
Fri. & Sat.
April 26, 27
7:00 p.m.
Circle "N" Rodeo
Adair County Fairgrounds


Fri., Sat., & Sun.
April 26, 27, & 28
Pre-1840 Camp
and
"Col. James Knox" Longhunter Muzzleloader Shoot
$1000 Total Prize Money
Adair Co. Sportsmans Club


Saturday,
April 27
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday,
April 28
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
"Ye Old Antique Shoppe"
Show Sale

Adair Co. Middle School Gym

DELICIOUS!!!

 Bar-B-Que
on the Square
Fri. & Sat.

Saturday,
April  27
On the Town Square

All Day Long
Indian Relic & Gun Displays
Knife Swap
Pony Rides
Bar-B-Que

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Show

7:00 p.m.
Western Saloon Show
"And Now...
The "West" of the Story"
Presented by
The Dream Depot

8:00 p.m.
Southern Express Band
 Western Parade Competition
Sat., April 27 - 3:00 p.m.
Judging at 1:00 p.m.
1st & 2nd Place awarded in each category

Winners will receive a Rosette & Medallion

Entries must be lined up at the Industrial Park on Hwy 55 South by 1:00 p.m. for Judging.  Judges decision is final.  Entries can pick only one category to enter.

Categories:
CLASS   1 - Most Authentic Rider (Pre-1900 Western)
CLASS   2 - Most Authentic Long-Dress Female Rider
CLASS   3 - Most Authentic Horse & Rider
CLASS   4 - Most Authentic Carriage
CLASS   5 - Most Authentic Covered Wagon
CLASS   6 - Most Authentic Non-covered Wagon
CLASS   7 - Most Authentic Child Rider, age 6-12 (female)
CLASS   8 - Most Authentic Child Rider, age 6-12 (male)
CLASS   9 - Ugliest Mule
CLASS 10 - Best "Western Movie" Character

For information concerning entries or events, contact:
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce
(270)384-6020