NOTICE: There will be
the following fees for the Bushwhacker Baby and Toddler Swim suit Contest
Baby Contest $5 per child
entry fee or $5 per family which includes siblings in Toddler Swimsuit
Show
Toddler Swimsuit Show $5
per child or family
Nevada,
Missouri
June 10 - 13, 2009
Wholesome fun for
the whole family including:
Live Music Every Night, Booths, Contests, Carnival Rides and Games,
Historic Re-enactments, Food and Drink and More
Frank and Pat Arnold,
2009 Bushwhacker Days Co-Chairs.
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to
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Welcome Audio
There is a lot to see and do at
Bushwhacker Days
Friday Night
Colgate Country Showdown
The 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown
is designed to find the most promising country music talent in
America and to give these performers a chance to launch their
professional music careers.
Website Opening Act: Chantri Harper
Saturday Night
The Nashville
Bluegrass Band Two-tme Grammy winning
Bluegrass band. Opening Act: Hillbenders
ENTERTAINERS TO ROCK BUSHWHACKER SQUARE
Bushwhacker Days will have something for everyone, including entertainment on both Friday and Saturday nights. The Bushwhacker entertainment committee is working on great entertainers for this year and is proud, once again, to bring high-caliber acts to Nevada and Vernon County at absolutely no charge to the viewing public.
Wednesday
Night
Official opening ceremonies and Bushwhacker proclamations will be issued Wednesday evening, at 6:30 p.m. Featured activities that night include the “Legends of our Flags” ceremony, “Songfest of Celebration”, a southern gospel music tradition, Elaine’s Ice Cream Social and the Bushwhacker cookout. All events will be held downtown on the courthouse square, along with the “Amazing Animal” dog show, coordinated by the University of MO Extension Council and WAGS. Pride Amusements carnival will set the Hunter Street and Washington Street midways aglow, beginning with an armband discount night Wednesday.
Thursday
Night
Thursday, June 11th is designated as “Local Legends Night”, when local musicians perform. The entire evening’s entertainment features Local Legends Through the Ages that begins with a Bushwhacker Barbeque. Armband night will again be held at the carnival. The Thursday Night Local Legends Show will be held from 7-10:30 pm.
Friday
Night
Friday, June 12th is always a special homecoming evening, when the street fair begins with dozens of food vendors and specialty crafters surrounding the courthouse square. "The Colgate Country Showdown" will feature 10 to 12 finalists seeking a national country music contract and sets the tone for the evening’s headliner act, Michael Scott.
Saturday
Night
On Saturday, June 13th, the downtown area will come alive with the sights and sounds of Nevada and Vernon County history. Traditionally, Bushwhacker Days has always been a historically based celebration. This year will feature unique skirmishes, and exhibitors depicting Early 1800, Pioneer, Border Wars, Victorian, and World War II lifestyles as well as a medicine-man. From the sunrise Bushwhacker Balloon liftoff to the baby shows and lip sync contest right through the Bushwhacker parade and closing concert by two-time Grammy award winning Nashville Bluegrass Band. All entertainment and programs, except for carnival rides, are provided at no charge to Bushwhacker Days attendees, courtesy of the numerous festival sponsors and coordinators.
Bushwhacker Days will also feature all your favorite Bushwhacker regulars, including the baby contest, rides, re-enactments, parade, street vendors, food and more.
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