Cow Days started as a promotional program in 1930's to attract customers to town. Dixon's local merchants banded together to raffle a cow. It drew people into town to promote their businesses. The event eventually fell to the wayside, however, in the 1980's the Dixon Chamber saw the opportunity to improve traffic to the city and revived the festival. The concept of Cow Days was reborn as a 2-day festival featuring arts & crafts booths, street dances, stage entertainment, parades, beauty pageants, food stands, and good, clean family fun. The festival is highlighted by a free drawing for a live healthy adult cow donated by local businesses.

Schedule:

Friday, September 20, 2024

12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Live DJ
3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Beyond Mason Ridge (Country Music)

5:00 p.m: Opening Ceremonies
Followed by: DMS Royalty, DHS Royalty, Youth Pageant  Hot Dog Eating Contest to be held between competition and crowning of the youth pageant (sponsored by Jackie's Snackette)

8:00 p.m: Karaoke Contest
9:00 p.m: Merchant Cow Giveaway and Cow Calling Contest Followed by: Remainder of karaoke

Saturday, September  21, 2024

Main Stage
8:00 a.m: 5K
9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Backlash (Classic Rock)
11:00 a.m: Parade sponsored by Phoenix Home Healthcare
Following the Parade: Real Encounter Outreach stunt bikes
1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m: Owen Kloeppel (Country Music)
3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Outermind (Alternative Rock/Variety)
5:30 p.m - 7:30p.m: Bluegrass Martins Bluegrass)
8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Aftermath (Variety)
10:00 p.m: Raffle Cow Drawing and Cow Calling Contest

Udder Stage:
Following Parade: Dixon High School Dazzlears and DES Camp Dancers

Date: September 20 - 21, 2024

Location: Downtown Dixon, MO 65459

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