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August 30 - September 2

Wagon Days

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Since 1958, the City of Ketchum has celebrated its mining history with one of the largest non-motorized parades in the west. Come spend the weekend with the whole family and watch the Big Hitch Parade on Saturday at 1 p.m, featuring quality buggies, carriages, carts and stagecoaches, is one of the largest non-motorized parades in the Pacific Northwest.

Don’t forget you can get an up-close view of the gigantic Lewis Ore Wagons on display through our the month of August at the Ore Wagon Museum.

 2024 Schedule TBD. Events genelly include the following:
Friday
Sun Valley Story Tour – 10:15 am 

Visit the area’s most historic locales. Jump on the Sun Valley Story Tour bus for a one-hour guided tour past historical sites such as the Horace Lewis home and mining historical sites, the Union Pacific Terminal, Comstock-Clark Mercantile Building, and many more.

Location: Tour will depart from the Visitor Center 491 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum. (The Visitor Center is located inside the Starbucks building).

Registration will be required. To register call 208.726.3423 or register in-person at the Visitor Center.

Cowboy Poetry 1:00 pm
Mosey on over and listen to Cowboy Bards as they spin their yarns of the old open range, a way of life now just dust in the wind, and tales of folks and times long since ridden off into the sunset. Cowboy poetry, born from the tradition of wranglers swapping tales around the campfire, is sure to tak.
Location: Ore Wagon Museum, 500 East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
Grand Marshall Reception, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
Saturday
, 8:00am – 12:00 pm

Serving an all-you-can-eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped fried and served by club members and local characters. Proceeds benefit children’s programs throughout the Wood River Valley.

Location: Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340
Children’s Activities, 10:00am – 5:00 pm
Town Square hosts children’s activities including a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and an interactive historical experience. Wagons Ho!, offers children a hands-on experience and understanding of how pioneers lived.

Location: Ketchum Town Square, East Ave & 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

The Eh-Capa Bareback Riders and Escaramuza Charra riding and performance groups their exceptional and courageous riding skills.
Location: Festival Meadows , 206 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Join us for one of the country’s most remarkable non-motorized parades, featuring an impressive display of museum-quality carriages, carts, and stagecoaches. Riding clubs and cultural equestrians highlight the diverse tapestry of Idaho’s equestrian traditions.
  • Reserve seats HERE
  • See parade route and street closure HERE
After the Parade – Wagon Days Street Party directly following the passing of the Big Hitch down Main Street, pop over to Ketchum Town Square for the Wagon Days Street Party, featuring a live concert Mickey and the Motorcars.
Sunday
, 8:00am – 12:00 pm

Serving an all-you-can-eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped fried and served by club members and local characters. Proceeds benefit children’s programs throughout the Wood River Valley.

Location: Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

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Start:
August 30
End:
September 2
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Website:
https://www.wagondays.com/

Organizer

City of Ketchum
Phone
208.726.3841
Email
participate@ketchumidaho.org
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Venue

Various Locations
Ketchum ID 83340 United States + Google Map

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