Jesse James Festival

About the Event

53rd Jesse James Festival

Schedule of Events:

7:30 AM - 10 AM - VFW Country Breakfast

VFW Hall - Presented by: E. Howard Porter Post 5717

8am - Parade staging of lineup

8am - Little Mr. & Miss Registration - in front of Kearney Feed Supply

8am - 11am - Arts & Crafts vendors - set up time - Jesse James Park

8:30am - Judging of Little Mr. & Miss - in front of Kearney Feed Supply

9am - Judging of parade entries -

Each Category Awarded 1st with plaque, 2nd & 3rd places with ribbons
- Float
- Non-motorized
- Motorized
- Equestrian
- Crowd Pleaser
 
**The Traveling Trophy is awarded to the entrant that best represents the 2024 Parade them “Patriotic”

9am - 4pm - 36th Jesse James Cookoff

9:30 am - Disc Golf tournament - Jesse James Park - Presented by Phil Schmeltz

10am - 2024 Parade Theme - ‘PATRIOTIC’ - Parade starts - downtown Kearney

11am - 7pm - Axe Throwing presented by Wood Chux of Liberty, MO - festival grounds

11am - 6pm Arts & Crafts Alley opens to public

11am - Thorni Ridge Exotic Animals and Petting Zoo opens to the public

Don’t miss your chance to ride a camel and/or pony !!

11am - 5pm - Largest Kite Show - Come watch your favorite giant kite !!

Presented by: The Great American Kites & Events LLC.!!!

Noon - Carnival Opens

Presented by Jones & Co. Carnival

Noon to 7 pm - Laser Tag - ages 5 and up

Presented by: Bill’s Extreme Paintball & Tactical Laser Tag

12:30 pm - Mud Volleyball captains meeting

1pm - Mud Volleyball tournament

1pm to 5pm - Carnival Armband Hours $25 per armband

4pm - BBQ Cookoff Award Winners announced

4:30pm - Mutton Busting pre-registration at Rodeo arena
              Ages 6 and under - Registration Fee: $10

5pm - Mutton Busting riding at Rodeo arena

Must wear safety equipment - Helmet & Vest - provide your own
Presented by:  C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc.

6pm - URA/MRCA Rodeo presented by C.R. McKellips Rodeo Co., Inc. with Kids Boot Scramble        

Admission:
6 & under is Free.
$15 per person for ages 7 & Up.

***Rodeo contestant Registration call in:
Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024 10am to 3pm  417-876-2353

6pm - 10 pm - Carnival Armband Hours - $25 per armband

8pm - 11:30 pm - Jesse James Festival Dance - 21 and over !!

Featuring:

Free Admission

Presented by the St Michaels Knights of Columbus of Kearney

No carry in coolers or beverages!

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