DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE BROCHURE - Note slack is at 8 a.m. on July 2

2010 PRCA Rodeo Action

• Gates open nightly at 5 p.m.
• Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly
• Chuckwagon races each performance sponsored by KXMB-CBS-12
• Trick rider Kamikaze Kowgirl Erin Mullis sponsored by Farm Credit Services of Mandan               

Friday, July 2              

8 a.m.      Rodeo Slack Competition – free admission (rodeo contestant overflow)

5 p.m.                Cumulus Radio Rodeo Feed – free with rodeo ticket. Inflatable games for kids.  Stick horse races sponsored by Touchstone Energy (Basin Electric, Capitol Electric, Mor Gran Sou Electric) Stick Horses provided by Diamond W Animal Essentials.

7:30 p.m.         FAMILY NIGHT Rodeo Performance sponsored by Action Motor Sports and Hirsch Florist. $2 off each child’s ticket (12 & under) with purchase of adult ticket.

Saturday, July 3

10 a.m. Horsemanship Queen Pageant, Dacotah Centennial Park

6:30 p.m. Be at the rodeo warm-up for a chance to win $1000.00

Sunday, July 4

7:30 p.m. INDEPENDENCE DAY Rodeo Performance sponsored by Cloverdale Meats & Seven Seas Inn

Miss Rodeo Mandan Queen & Princess Coronation

11 p.m.               GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY sponsored by BNSF Railway

Gates open nightly at 5 p.m.

Chuckwagon races each performance sponsored by Reiten Television

Mutton Bustin July 2-3 sponsored by Northland Financial

Enter the 4th of July Parade

Visit www.mandanparade.com to enter or call 751-2983. Highlights:

• Street Festival - 10a.m.
• Attempt at the World's Longest Chicken Dance - 11:30 a.m.
• Classic car parade - noon
• "Groovin Back to the 70s" Independence Day Parade - 1 p.m.

Art In The Park

Located in Dykshoorn Park and Heritage Park on West Main Street. The schedule for 2010 is July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m., July 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Click HERE for 2010 Art in the Park Brochure

Other Events

Wednesday, June 30 & Thursday, July 1

Fort Lincoln Trolley – A restored trolley car offers a unique trip to Fort Lincoln State Park.  Departing from the 3rd St. Station in Mandan thru the scenic Heart River Valley to its station at Fort Lincoln State Park.  Open 1-5 p.m. daily.  For information call 663-9018.

Friday, July 2

Fort Lincoln Trolley, Custer Home Tours, & Fort Lincoln Melodrama (see June 30th description)

Saturday, July 3

Fort Lincoln Trolley, Custer Home Tour, & Fort Lincoln Melodrama (see June 30th description)

7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Dykshoorn Park.  Pancakes, sausage and beverage served by KC Club of Mandan.

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Art in the Park, Dykshoorn Park.  over 150 art and craft vendors from an 8 state area.  Shop for fine art, clothing, jewelry, pottery, woods, and florals, it's all here at this years festival.  27 food booths makes for a culinary delight.  Live entertainment from country music to folk music and more!  Check out the daily schedule at the band shell for times and groups playing.  West River Winds Concert will perform tonight.

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mysterious Black Hole, Main Street next to Art in the Park.  Step into the ultimate illusionand soar uncontrollably thru swirling flames and stars into the blackness of space.  Kids of any age can experience and enjoy these unusual sensations.

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. J.T. Inflatable Jumpers, Main Street.  Kids have fun while mom and dad visit Art in the Park.

Flip 4 Paws, 50th anniversary fundraiser for Central Dakota Humane Society.  Held at Cycle Hutt on the strip Mandan.  Team Squid Wheelies, a national motorcycle stunt team will perform.  A family friendly fun event, open to the public.

10 a.m - 5 p.m. Mandan Merchants "Rodeo Days Celebration" Sale Days, Main Street.  Shope and rope in some extra savings and western hospitality.

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Covered Wagon Rides-FREE.  Relive the old West with a covered wagon ride down Mandan's Main Street, boarding at Art in the Park.  Pony Rides:  Main Street, kids can experience the thrill of a western experience (fee charged for ride).

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. American Legion Baseball, Exciting baseball rivalry with Mandan A's vs. Bismarck Reps at 5 p.m. abd the Mandan Chiefs hosting the Bismarck Governors at 7:30 p.m., Legion Ball Diamonds.

5 p.m. Pitch Fork Steak Fondue, Moose Lodge, 111 11th Ave NE, steak dinner and all the trimmings- Open to the public.

6 p.m. Art in the Park "Doll and Pet Parade", Dykshoorn Park.  Kids bring your trikes, wagons, dolls, and pets for your own special parade.  Open to kids up to 11 years of age.

7 p.m. All Class Reunion, Heritage Park on Main Street (by Art in the Park).  Beer garden, food, class sign up sheets, and D.J.  Meet your friends and classmates.  Sponsored by Ressler Chevrolet and Subaru, hosted by Mandan Progress Organization.

7:30 p.m. Mandan's 131st PCRA Rodeo Salute to America's Armed Services featuring Frontier Rodeo Stock.  Night sponsor is McDonalds.  $1000 giveaway sponsored by Clear Channel Radio, chuckwagon racing sponsored by Reiten Television.

8 p.m. Official Rodeo Days Dance, Lonesome Dove on the strip.  Music by Jeremy Leslie Band.  Beer garden, concessions, open patio.

Sunday, July 4th

Fort Lincoln Trolley, Custer Home Tours, Fort Lincoln Melodrama (see June 30th for description)

6:30 a.m.- Mandan Rodeo Days Annual Road Race and Walk, 10k and 5k run and 5k walk on Main Street.  Arrive early for the parade to cheer on the contestants or enter yourself.  Pre-register for $12 at the Mandan Depot (Five Nations Arts) or for $15 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on day of race at Mandan Depot (Five Nations Arts).  For more information, call Matt Schanandore at 663-4758

7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Dykshoorn Park.  Pancakes, sausage, and beverage served by KC Club of Mandan.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art in the Park, Dykshoorn Park.  Over 150 art and craft vendors from an 8 state area.  From clothing to jewelry, fine art to pottery, woods or floral, it's all here at this years festival.  27 food booths- a culinary delight.  Live entertainment from country music to folk music and more!  Check out daily schedule at the band shell for times and groups playing.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. J.T. Inflatables and Mysterious Black Hole, Main Street next to Art in the Park.  Fun for all ages!

10 a.m. Mandan Street Festival, various groups up and down Mandan's Main Street will entertain parade watchers before the parade hits Main Street.  From bands to magic, cowboy action performers,and more.

11:30 a.m. World's Longest Chicken Dance held on Main Street parade route.  For more information check website at mandanparade.com.

Noon- Classic car parade along July 4th parade route.

Mandan Rodeo Days Golf Tournament, Prairie West Golf Course.  Two-person Best Ball Tourney.  18 holes Best Ball Medal Play.  For more information contact Brad at 667-3222.

1 p.m.- Mandan July 4th Independence Day Parade, Main Street.  Theme of the parade is "Groovin' back to the 70's".  Featuring more than 160 units, horses, wagons, marching bands, floats, antique cars, and tractors.  For more information contact the Mandan Progress Organization at 751-2983 or go to www.mandanparade.com.  Grand marshall- Wally & Eileen Joresz.

3 p.m. Mandan Moose Club Parade Feed, join us after the July 4th parade.  Lunch served after parade, 111 11th Ave NE.  Open to the public.

3 p.m. Cowboy Action Performers, Old West re-enactors portray authentic characters that bring alive the spirit of the Wild West Eras.  Show times are 3 & 4 p.m.  Heritage Park, east of Five Nations art Depot.

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. American Legion Baseball.  Mandan A's vs. Bismarck Reps 3:30 p.m. and Mandan Chiefs vs. Bismarck Governors 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Baseball Diamonds.

5:30 p.m. Mandan American Legion Baseball "Hall of Fame" induction ceremony, Mandan ball diamonds

7 p.m.- Mandan Rodeo Queen and Princess Coronation.  Queen saddle sponsored by Hoffman's Tack.  Princess saddle sponsored by Express Yourself Salon and Day Spa.

7:30 p.m.- Mandan 131st PCRA Rodeo, Dacotah Centennial Park- featuring Frontier Rodeo Stock.  Sponsored by Cloverdale Meats and Seven Seas Inn.  Spectacular fast paced rodeo action.  Chuckwagon racing sponsored by Reiten Television.

(Ranch Rodeo performance prior to fireworks display)

8 p.m. Official Rodeo Days Dance, Lonesome Dove on the strip, music by Jeremy Leslie Band.  Beer garden, concessions, open patio.

11 p.m.- GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY!  Dacotah Centennial Park, sponsored by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.  Spectacular aerial and ground display accompanied by patriotic, country and rock and roll music.  Follows ranch rodeo performance.