Courtesy of Library of Congress, Bandholtz, F.J., "Ft. Dodge, Ia.," 1907

How the west was won One

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Welcome to the official page for our 49th Annual 2024 Frontier Days celebration!

From May 31st to June 2nd, join us for special vendor shows, a Buckskinner Camp, reenactments, live entertainment, delicious food, and more!

Would YOU like to be a vendor or join the Buckskinner’s camp for this year’s Frontier Days? Download a vendor or reenactor form below. Forms and payment can be submitted to the following address:

Fort Museum and Frontier Village
1 Museum Rd
Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

 
 

Show starts at 6:30 with Riddled with Class.

At 8:30 PM Jesse will take the stage

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Heading the 2024 Frontier Days is the one and only Jesse Kinch.

VIP Tickets are $30 per person limit 50. Tickets do not include the cost of the wristband. VIP tickets will include front reserved seats and two drink tickets.

$10 General Admission Tickets for concert, limited to 375. Get your ticket now while they’re still available. Wristbands are not included in the price.

The Opening act is Riddled with Class starting at 6:30 PM.

Not only is he the only winner of the Rising Star, he's played on Dancing with the Stars, he's opened for Little Big Town, and Josh Groban, but he is gracing not only Iowa but Fort Dodge with his amazing voice. I am so excited that he accepted our offer to come play at Frontier Days at the Fort The Fort Museum and Frontier Village inside The Frontier Opera House.

Let us not forget this man is a walking miracle. In 2021 he survived a very large tumor on the left side of brain that controls the singing portion of the brain and his right arm. He's worked so hard to be able to play again, so he can come to us and show his astonishing skills.

This is an experience you do not want to miss!! He is playing June 1st at 8:30 PM. All are welcome, please share this and make sure no one misses this great opportunity!!

49th frontier days parade

Don’t miss the 49th Frontier Days Parade! The parade theme is “How the West was Won One”, and will take place on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 on Central Avenue.

There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy awarded for Best Theme Float entries. This is a float that best represents the parade theme. Other award categories include a 1st and 2nd place for Best of Parade, Best from Outside the City, Best Large Commercial, and Best Small Commercial.

Interested in being represented in the Frontier Days parade? You can find an entry form below! An entry fee of $40 is applicable to all commercial and political campaign entries. Non-profit organizations may enter for FREE. Entry deadline is May 17, 2024.

Entry forms can be addressed to the following:

Frontier Days Parade
Fort Museum and Frontier Village
1 Museum Rd
Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

 
 

Coloring contest

Would your child like their art displayed at Frontier Days? Download the image below, print it out, and have them color and decorate the horse. Turn in for judging by 4:00pm on May 20th, 2024 to have it put up for all to see at our 49th Annual Frontier Days celebration!

 
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Photo Courtesy of Noah “Ox” Baas