Elgin Western Days Festival
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The 40th Annual Western Days Festival hits historic Elgin Texas the week of June 23 - June 27, 2009. The week is packed full with activities all culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday June 27th. (See bottom of page for applications) Schedule of Events Monday, June 22nd - Tiny Tot Pageant: This is a new event. It will be held at the Elgin High School at 7pm. Children ages 18 months to 5 years can compete for the title of Queen and King.
Wednesday June 24th - VIP/Sponsor Party at Krystal Falls. For more information contact the Chamber office. Thursday June 25 - Saturday June 27 - Carnival: The carnival will be set up in the parking lot at Memorial Park located at the corner of Hwy 95N and Main Street. Thursday and Friday the carnival will be open from 6:00pm until 11:00pm. On Saturday the carnival will open at 10:00am until 11:00pm. Thursday, June 25 Western Days 40th Birthday Party: Join us from 6pm-9pm in Elgin Memorial Park. There will be free birthday cake, ice cream and hot dogs for all attendees. At 7pm the John Wayne western classic - "The Cowboys" will be shown in the pavillion. Friday June 26 - Tennis Court Dance: There will be a free dance in the evening at the Tennis Courts located at Memorial Park on Main Street sponsored by The Elgin Chamber of Commerce. The dance will be from 8:00pm until 12:00am. The Clayton Adams Band will be performing.
Saturday Musical Entertainment Schedule: 11:30am - Monty Thomas Band 12:45 - Eclipse 2:00 - Soulphonics 3:15 - Mulzak 4:30 - Joe Richardson Express Application Links
Western Days Tournament Forms
For additional information please contact the Elgin Chamber of Commerce at 512-285-4515 or email us at westerndays@elgintxchamber.com
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Tuesday June 23rd - Miss Western Days Pageant: This event is always a popular event that starts the week off with much excitement. If you wish to enter this competition, please complete the application & release forms listed below. The deadline date to submit your applications for the Pageant is June 5th. This event will be held in the Elgin High School Cafeteria and begins at 7:00pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00 for adults or $3.00 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!
Saturday June 27 - Grand Finale Day: This day is filled with fun for the whole family including a Parade, Carnival, Volleyball, Horseshoe and Softball tournaments, Arts & Craft vendors and Food galore! Live entertainment will be provided through out the afternoon. Events begin at 10:00am and go until 6:00pm in Memorial park on Main Street in Elgin Texas. Admission is free. If you would like to enter in one of our tournaments, please submit a completed application and team fee. If you would like to be a vendor for our Arts & Crafts & Food, please complete a Vendor Application and submit along with your vendor fee. If you would like to participate in our Parade, please complete a Parade Entry Form and submit to the Elgin Chamber of Commerce. Applications for all tournaments, the parade and vendor requests will be listed below.
