Buffalo Bill Wild West & Military History Festival

Friday, June 26 - Saturday, June 27

This community-wide celebration of America 250 as well as more than two centuries of local history comes to Leavenworth June 20-27. Standout events include historic re-enactments from costumed actors, an authentic military encampment, Army vehicle displays, a western art show, a “lil’ buckaroos” petting zoo, covered stagecoach rides, free concerts, outhouse races, a beard and mustache competition, a history-themed scavenger hunt through downtown, military dog demonstrations and, of course, the Stearman flyover.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26: WILD WEST JAMBOREE, HAYMARKET SQUARE

5 p.m. – Cookout sponsored by the Leavenworth Rotary

5 p.m. – Saloon Bar

5 p.m. – Live music by Bo & the Beards sponsored by the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber

6 p.m. – Whiskers of the West Beard and Mustache Contest sponsored by the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber

6:45 p.m. – Whiskers of the West Awards sponsored by the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber

7 p.m. – Outhouse Races hosted by Leavenworth Lions Club

8:15 p.m. – Outhouse Races Awards

SATURDAY, JUNE 27:

10 a.m.-5 p.m. – FREE SHUTTLE RIDES BETWEEN LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND DOWNTOWN LEAVENWORTH

10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Western & Native Art Show, Heritage Art & Events Center

     U.S. Military History Camp, 3^rd & Delaware Streets

     U.S. Military Vehicles Display, 4^th & Seneca Streets

     Street Faire and Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Leavenworth

     History on the River, Riverfront Community Center

     Lil’ Buckaroos, Gazebo Park

     Covered Wagon Rides, 3^rd & Delaware Streets

     Kansas Mobile Visitors Center, Downtown Leavenworth

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Leavenworth Main Street Historic Treasure Quest & Costume Contest

     Summer Sidewalk Sales

10 a.m. – Free guided tour of the Frontier Army Museum

Noon – Free guided tour of the Frontier Army Museum

12:05 p.m. – World War II-era Boeing-Stearman Model 75 flyover

1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. – Military Working Dog Demonstration, Haymarket Square

2 p.m. – Free guided tour of the Frontier Army Museum

2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. – Military Working Dog Demonstration, Haymarket Square

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – 35^th Infantry Division Concert, Haymarket Square

For a full schedule of events, visit LeavenworthHistory.org.