• Native American Encampment
Demonstrations throughout the day:
Flute Playing· Arrowhead Creation • Drumming· Dancing
and much more.

• Displays of tipis of the Plains Indians - Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow & Blackfeet and also a Birchbark Lodge of the northern mid-west Indians.

• Cowboy Culture
Demonstrations throughout the day:
Gun Slinging • Rope Tricks • Covered Wagon Rides
and much more.

• Tipi Camping
Camp with your family in an authentic tipi.

• More Saturday Fun
Exhibition of predatory birds • Kids Crafts
Cowboy Cookin' & other great food • Art & Artisan Crafters

COWBOYS AND HORSES

Bob Hamm – 7 Time National and World Champion - Fast and flashy twirling maneuvers by World Champion Bob Hamm presents audiences with an exciting version of "Cowboy Fun" they will remember for a lifetime. His world's largest array of traditional and modern original spin maneuvers appeal to all ages as he performs at a skill level surpassing the fancy twirling moves of the all-time great silver screen cowboy legends.  Children participation and prizes.

Northern Illinois Outlaws -Cowboy Mounted Shooting featuring fast action timed events using two .45 caliber single action handguns.  Three horses and riders will thrill and delight the audience with fast paced mounted tricks. 

Annie Oakley and Frank Butler (new performers this year) - Don and Cathy have been re-enacting Annie Oakley and Frank Butler since 1999.  They have researched the lives of Annie and Frank and bring this knowledge to their audiences in their performance of the shots that Annie did as well as the tent she resided in at the Wild West Show.  Trick shooting, shooting gallery, children participation and prizes.

NATIVE AMERICANS

The Black Hawk Performance Company and the Been Nah Un Den Nah Drum Group - Honors the many tribes who have made Illinois their home. This group is the oldest American Indian dance company in Chicago and members of the group speak five Native languages. Their performance will include oral history, storytelling, flute playing and traditional as well as modern music and dance.  Dances will display the vibrant colors and cultural beauty of the  Native American Regalia.

FEE

$5.00 PER PERSON ENTRY FEE – INCLUDES PARKING

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE