The National Festival of the West

Western Music Jamboree
Three stages of continuous western music and cowboy entertainment fill the air with songs from the old and new west, performed by some of the top western entertainers in the country. General Entertainment is included in the price of Admission.

Concerts
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In 2008 Festival of the West hosted America's Favorite Cowboys and Grammy Award winning Western Music & Comedy team. Riders In The Sky - 30 Years The Cowboy Way!!

images/vend_s.gif (7629 bytes) Western Trade Show
The National Festival of the West provides one of the largest western shopping experiences in the country. With over 200 exhibitors, shoppers will find everything in western merchandise.

Log Home Show
Learn more about White Mountain recreational property. See cabin accessories and furnishings. Expand your knowledge of log homes and log home building.

Western Film Festival
Western silver screen heroes visit with guests at The National Festival of the West. Listen in on celebrity panel discussions and learn, firsthand, what happened on the set. Visit with celebrities at autograph sessions and talk with the stars.

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Each year The National Festival of the West presents this prestigious award to men and women who have contributed to the continuance of the western life-style and who have demonstrated the characteristics so admired in the American cowboy. In 2008 America's Favorite Cowboy's, "Riders in the Sky" received the Cowboy Spirit Award, and a Special tribute to John "Duke" Wayne was presented.

Cowboy Poetry
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Cowboy is a verb, not a noun. It's what you do, not a title. Using rhyming stories to tell folks about the rugged and lonely cowboy life began with the great cattle drives and continues at The National Festival of the West with some of the top cowboy poets in the country.

Fun for the Whole Family

Family was important in the old west and that focus is carried on at The National Festival of the West. Friday is KIDS DAY with children admitted Free of Charge to explore and learn about the old west. There are plenty of great children's activities held every day at the Festival.

Chuck Wagon Cook Off

Chuck wagons, complete with cantankerous cooks, come from all over the country to vie for prizes for the best "trail style grub." Cooking over open fires, contestants conjure up the three "Bs" -beef, beans, biscuits- plus taters and a dessert. Chuck wagons are also judged for authenticity. Grab your "eatin' irons" and be ready for some delicious grub on Saturday at the Chuck Wagon Cookoff. Click on Chuck Wagon Cook Off for winners from 2008.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Top off The National Festival of the West with the pageantry of the Grand Entry and the action of a fun, fast paced event that tests both horsemanship & shooting skills, with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Associations 2008 Festival of the West Classic.

images/mman_s.gif (6703 bytes) Mountain Man Rendezvous & Sutler's Row
Housed in canvas tents and dressed in authentic 1830s clothing, these men and women sell goods typical of the mountain man era. Demonstrations from the period can also be observed.

The goal of the Festival is to keep the history and the spirit of the cowboy and the old west alive, says Trail Boss Mary Brown. Whether attracted by the history of the west, the legend and the lore of the cowboy, the western collectibles and exhibitors, or the romance of the Hollywood western, there is something for everyone at the National Festival of the West. Be sure to join the celebration and have a bang up good time.

9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers
Join the Buffalo Soldiers at their military encampment on Main Street. Ask questions of the history of the famous Black military group and learn more about their history and their bravery during the Indian wars and settling of the American West.

GENERAL ADMISSION MARCH 19 - 22, 2009 *

Gates Open at 10:00 AM

ADULT - $12.00
SENIORS - $11.00
CHILDREN(12 - 5) - $4.00
CHILDREN - 4 & Under - Free
4 DAY PASS - $40.00

Call for Group Rate Information (602) 996-4387

SPECIAL PRICING:

Thursday March 19, 2009

SENIORS - $6.00

Friday March 20, 2009

CHILDREN (12 AND UNDER) FREE

* Admission subject to change

602-996-4387

E-mail:email@festivalofthewest.com

P.O. Box 12966
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2966