Bushwhacker Days  in Nevada, Missouri - June 11 - 14th, 2008

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Event Information Page
This abbreviated schedule does not contain all events, for complete information on all
events or to print a copy of the entire schedule:
see "Printable Schedule of Events" under site links to the left.

Living History Exhibits 2008
Antique gas engines and tractors on display on north Main north of Walnut. 
Thomas Gregory, Buffalo Soldier, and Hagaoda at the empty lot on Walnut between Main and Cedar
Border Wars Skirmishes, 10:00, 1:30 and 3:30 on the north courthouse lawn. Hagaoda “A Song of One Man” at the Museum at 12:30 and 2:30.
 
BW Hot Air Balloons
Saturday June 14th
               6:00 am Hot Air Balloon Launch
               7:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch
Sunday June 15th
               6:00 am Hot Air Balloon Launch
 
Bushwhacker 5K Run
For more info call: Nevada Parks and Recreation (417) 448-2740
 
BW Baby Show
9:00 am    Entry fee: $1/child    Baby show begins with 0-3 mos old children
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals in each of 6 categories for girls or boys (0-3mos, 3-6mos, 6-9mos, 9-12mos, 12-18mos, 18-24mos)
 
BW Toddler Swimsuit Show
10:30 am Entry fee: $1/child  Ages 2-5
              
BW Horseshoe Contest
8:30 Register    9:00 Pitch    Community Center---3 Prize Classes
 
BW Quilt Guild Show
9 am – 4 pm Community Center
Quilt Raffle and Boutique
 
Dunk Tank
Coordinated by: City of Nevada
 
Milo Volunteer Firefighters Water Games
Fun for all ages, compete or just get soaked!
9 am - 3pm   NE Corner of the Square; Walnut at Cedar       
              
Wind Riders Bushwhacker Motorcycle Show
East Walnut Street between Cedar and Washington             
8-12 pm    Registration, 10-12pm Games, 12-1pm Judging
1 pm        Trophies presented
 
Bushwhacker Days - Car Cruise-In
East and North Sides of the Square
11:00 am-3:00 pm      Dash Plaques to the first 50 entries - Specialty Trophies Awarded
 
Jump 4 Kids, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Moonwalk, Bull Buck-out, Bungee Jumping 
East side Courthouse lawn and corner of Cherry & Cedar
 
Carnival - Pride Amusements, LLC
Hunter Street - Carnival Midway & grass lot - Corner of Washington and Walnut
Wednesday through Saturday
Armbands every night - $20
 
Nevada Speedway Bushwhacker Special
Saturday, gates open @ 5:30 pm
Show Me Racing Series @ 7:30 pm
 

Parks and Recreation is also sponsoring the British Soccer Camp during Bushwhacker Weekend.