Calendar of Events
 Below is the 2010 schedule
Click here to download a pdf of the Wagon Days Event Schedule Brochure and a map of the parade route.
WEDNESDAY, September 1
6-8:30 p.m. History of Mining and the Lewis Ore Wagons in the Wood River Valley
Local historian Ivan Swaner expounds on the rich mining history in the Wood River Valley and surrounding areas. Ketchum City Hall. FRIDAY, September 3
Antique Fairs
Festivals throughout the Wood River Valley bring professional antique dealers from all over the West.
KETCHUM ART AND ANTIQUE SHOW
NexStage Theatre, Ketchum
Friday-Monday 9 – 5
(208) 720-5547
WAGON DAYS ANTIQUE SHOW
Forest Service Park, Ketchum
Friday and Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 – 5
(303) 570-9763
HAILEY'S ANTIQUE MARKET
Two locations: Roberta McKercher Park and Hailey National Armory
Friday and Saturday 9 - 6, Sunday 9 – 4
(208) 788-9292
HAILEY'S MAIN STREET ANTIQUE & ART SHOW
730 N. Main Street, Hailey
Friday and Saturday 9-7, Sunday 9 – 5
(208) 312-4900
5:30-7 p.m. Grand Marshal Reception
Please join the City of Ketchum and the Wagon Days committee as they honor the 2010 Grand Marshal, Idaho State Senator Clint Stennett. Memory Park on Main Street between 5th and 6th. Open to the public.
5-8 p.m. Art Gallery Walk
Stroll to area galleries open throughout the evening. Maps are available at the Visitor's Center.
7 p.m. Blackjack Ketchum Shoot-Out Gang
Don't miss this blast from the past. Watch from Main Street Ketchum in front of the Casino as the Blackjack Ketchum Shoot-Out Gang recreates the legend of a notorious outlaw
SATURDAY, September 4
Antique Fairs
Located throughout the Valley. See above for times and locations.
8 a.m.-Noon Papoose Club Flapjack Breakfast
Proceeds to benefit local youth oriented charities. Live musical performances. Cost: adults $8, senior citizens 65 and older $7, youth 13-18 $7, kids 4-12 years $5 and children 3 and under are free.
9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Children's Carnival
Visit Giacobbi Square located on Fourth and Washington for mini-train rides, astro-jump, climbing wall, bungee run and much more. Unlimited all-ride pass $10.
8a.m.-7 p.m. Silver Car Auction
Collector Car Auction. 250 collector car owners and dealers gallantly arrive at Sun Valley Resort where their prized possessions are displayed and auctioned off in this two-day premier sale. Inspection is at 8 a.m. and the auction begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information call (800) 255-4485 or visit www.silverauctions.com.
10:30 a.m. Eh-Capa Bareback Riders
Performance Festival Meadows. The Eh-Capa Bareback Riders will demonstrate the horse riding and jumping techniques of the Native Americans. They ride without the benefit of saddles or bridles.
12:15 p.m. Blackjack Ketchum Shoot-Out Gang
Don't miss this blast from the past. Watch from Main Street Ketchum in front of the Pioneer Saloon as the Blackjack Ketchum Shoot-Out Gang recreates the legend of a notorious outlaw.
1 p.m. The Big Hitch Parade
The Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade boasts of nearly 100 museum quality wagons, hitches, buggies, carriages, stages, and carts. The parade is the largest non-motorized in the Northwest, and one of the largest in the country. The six enormous Lewis Ore Wagons, known as the Big Hitch, are the grand finale and are pulled by an authentic 20 mule jerkline.
4 p.m. Tour the Ore Wagons
Local Historian Ivan Swaner will give an up close and personal tour of the historic Ore Wagons. Meet outside the Ore Wagon Museum
Sun Valley Ice Show
Takes place at dusk at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Sasha Cohen will perform. Tickets: (208) 622-2135.
SUNDAY, September 5
Antique Fairs
Located throughout the Valley. See above for times and locations.
8 a.m.-Noon Papoose Club Flapjack Breakfast
Proceeds to benefit local youth oriented charities. Live musical performances. Cost: adults $8, senior citizens 65 and older $7, youth 13-18 $7, kids 4-12 years $5 and children 3 and under are free.
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Silver Car Auction
Sun Valley Resort. See above for more information.
1 p.m. Bellevue Labor Day Parade
Parade starts at 1 p.m., followed by music, food, antiques and crafts at the park.
1 p.m. The Great Wagon Days Duck Race
Rotary Park, Warm Springs Road, Ketchum. Music, food and fun for the kids, including a bouncy house. For more information and to purchase a duck, call 208-720-8502. Cost is $5 per duck, 6 for $25 or 13 for $50.
8 p.m. Gala Concert to benefit Sun Valley Artist Series featuring Misha Dichter
Sun Valley Winter Artist Series Benefit Concert on Sunday, September 5 at the Sun Valley Pavilion will feature International Superstar Pianist Misha Dichter to highlight Labor Day Weekend at Sun Valley Resort. Concert at the Sun Valley Pavilion on Sunday, September 5 at 8pm. Gates open at 7pm. Tickets on sale July 9 at Sun Valley Recreation Center Box Office (208) 622-2135 or (888) 622-2108. Online ticket sales at https://seats.sunvalley.com Hotel and Concert ticket packages are available at Sun Valley Resorts Reservations (800) 786-8259.
MONDAY, September 6
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wagon Days Antique Show
NexStage Theater, Ketchum. (208)720-5547
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Bellevue Labor Day Celebration
Bellevue City Park. Music, food, crafts and more. Email stefmahoney@yahoo.com for more details.
OTHER INFORMATION: Portable Toilets: Located in the following locations for the weekend: Giacobbi Square Parking lot, 4th and East Ave . Souvenir Sales: Purchase posters, buttons, and t-shirts at the Visitor Information Center (491 Sun Valley Rd.), East Avenue and Sun Valley Road, Chateau Drug, and the City Ketchum. Food Stands: Papoose Club at Giacobbi Square and over 80 restaurants to choose from! There will be food booths along the parade route on Saturday
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