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Old West Festival

Old West Festival Info and Giveaway

August 6, 2015 By Nedra McDaniel 9 Comments

 

Ever wish you could see what life was like in the Olden Days?

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The Old West Festival allows you to do just that! You get a taste of the excitement while you are transported into Old West culture. You can read more about our experience from years past here. 

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Drawing more than twenty thousand visitors each fall, the permanent old west town is home to everything you would expect to see in Dodge City circa 1878. Attendees will enjoy historically accurate medicine and saloon shows, can-can dancers, gunfights, jailbreaks, and more. Period reenactors will also be found walking the streets and performing the roles of cowboys, cowgirls, storeowners, residents, and of course, outlaws.

The Old West Festival will also be abuzz with western music. Attendees can enjoy the sounds of the 1800’s with music from Gunpowder Creek as well as Raison d’Etre, a trio mixing traditional folk songs with a capella swing tunes and Shaker hymns.

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Other performers will be ‘round town as well. Magician Jason Jacobs will amaze, bewilder and astonish with his magical flare and the Pickled Brothers will shock with their mind-boggling performances. Trick rider Abigail Petersen will impress audiences with her horsemanship and daring stunts, while visitors to the Long Branch Saloon will enjoy shows by world champion roper Rider Keisner, and folks will no doubt get a “kick” out of Miss Melody Star and her Hurdy Gurdy Dancing Girls.

 

And what would the old west be without a good ole’ fashioned gunfight? Back by popular demand, four times daily starting at high noon, the Big Irons Rangers return with their gunfight re-enactments and trick shooting. In between shows they, and other period interpreters, will be walking the grounds to meet visitors and pose for photos.

 

The Old West Festival is a grand time for the young’ins, too. At 10:15 a.m. daily, the kiddies can get sworn in as town deputies. They can also enjoy old-timey puppet and magic shows, storytelling and sing-a-longs. The youngsters can also participate in historic games, pan for gold, take a ride on the A&A Express train, take a pony ride, and even cross the frontier in a covered wagon.

 

Themed weekends add to the experience of the Old West Festival and include

Western Film Weekend Sept. 12-13

Romance Weekend Sept. 19-20

America’s Pastime Weekend Sept. 26-27

Steampunk Weekend Oct. 3-4

OctoBEERfest Weekend Oct. 10-11

and Halloween Weekend Oct. 17-18

 

To celebrate the opening of another season, the Old West Festival presents Western Film Weekend. Iconic scenes of cowboys riding into the sunset, saloon brawls and gunfights have shaped our idea of the Wild West. Guests will enjoy screenings from classic movies, experience a lively panel discussion and meet the cast and crew from Revelation Trail, a western film shot on the grounds of the Old West Festival.

Tickets to the Old West Festival

 $12 for Adults

$6 for children ages 6-12

Children 5 and under admitted for FREE!

*Parking is free and the festival will be held, rain or shine

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Tickets are available in advance at www.oldwestfestival.com.

 

The Old West Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 12 to October 18 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Old West Festival is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg, Ohio just off St. Rt. 32.

 

 

For more information, visit www.oldwestfestival.com.

 

 

 

Disclosure: I was given tickets for review and giveaway purposes. All opinions are my own. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Cincy/NKY Area, Family Adventures, Giveaways, Special Event/ Exhibits Tagged With: Old West Fest, Old West Festival, Old West festival giveaway

Back in time at the Old West Festival

September 8, 2013 By Nedra McDaniel 4 Comments

Our family recently experienced our first adventure at the Old West Festival.

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The festival gives visitors the opportunity to step back in time and experience a taste of what life was like during the old west.

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Upon arrival, both of my sons received a cowboy hat and schedule of the shows that day.

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They look pretty tough huh?

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It was really hard to decide what to see first.

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We decided to take in the Medicine show first.

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They showcased juggling, sword swallowing, laying on a bed of nails and stunts with fire.

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Their skills were impressive! After the show we watched a shoot out.

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While at the festival, I snuck away to make plans with the Sheriff for the arrest of my oldest son.

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You can put anyone in jail for a $5 bail that comes with an arrest warrant to keep.

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The Sheriff will tell the suspect what they are being arrested for and then bring them to jail.

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My son was charged with not cleaning his room.

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A charge he knew he was guilty of.

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The Old West Festival has many details that really feel authentic.

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Old West Festival - Adventure mom

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You definitely want to allow time to take in as many shows as possible while at the festival.

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Old West Festival - Adventure mom

The show with Rider is a must see! He demonstrated incredible skills with a gun, lasso and whip.

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The festival also has food available for purchase and several activities that families can enjoy for an additional fee.

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Covered Wagon rides are $2 for adults and $1 for 12 and under.

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Kids can also pan gems, ride a mini train and ride a horse for a fee. There is also a playground that kids enjoy.

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The Old West Festival also has themed weekends that will add to the festival experience.

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Cowboy Hero Weekend Sept. 7-8

Native American Weekend Sept. 14-15

Steam Punk Weekend Sept. 21-22

Villains Weekend Sept. 28-29

America’s Pastime Weekend October 5-6

 

Admission to the Old West Festival is

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$12 adults, $6 kids ages 6 to 12, Kids 5 and under are FREE
Parking is FREE

 

The Old West Festival is located at

1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd.
Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
just off U.S. Rt. 32, near Greater CincinnatiJust remember to do your part and help prevent rabbit smoking!
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You can find out more information from the Old West Festival website.

Disclosure: I was given tickets for review purposes. All opinions are my own. 

Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Cincy/NKY Area, Family Adventures Tagged With: Adventure mom, adventure mom travel, family, family fun, family travel, gun show, horse show, Ohio, ohio festivals, old west, Old West Festival, travel

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