Welcome to Wagon Days!

Schedule of Events

August 30, 2024

9:30 AM: Horsemanship & Cultural Performances Festival Meadows

The Eh-Capa Bareback Riders and Escaramuza Charra riding and performance groups their exceptional and courageous riding skills.

Location: Festival Meadows, 206 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Children's Activities: Petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and historical re-enactment

Town Square hosts open to the public children's activities including a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and an interactive historical experience. Wagons Ho!, offers children a hands-on experience and understanding of how pioneers lived.

Yeehaw, little partners! Gather 'round, 'cause the Town Square's cookin' up a heap of fun for the young'uns! As it so happn's all these shindigs are open to all young pioneers, free of charge! We've got a menagerie of cuddly critters for pettin', wild and whacky face paintin', balloon critters twistin', and a hands-on time-travelin' adventure!

With "Wagons Ho!", the kiddos will get a chance to feel what life was like on the pioneer trail. Come on down and let 'em live a day in the boots of those brave old settlers!

Location: Ketchum Town Square, East Ave & 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Sun Valley Story Tour

Visit the area's most historic locales. Jump on the Sun Valley Story Tour bus for a one-hour guided tour past historical sites such as the Horace Lewis home and mining historical sites, the Union Pacific Terminal, Comstock-Clark Mercantile Building, and many more.

Sun Valley Story Tour Departing from the Visitor Center 491 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum. Visit the area's most historic locales, jump on the Sun Valley Story Tour bus for a one-hour guided tour past historical sites such as the Horace Lewis home and mining historical sites, the Union Pacific Terminal, Comstock-Clark Mercantile Building, and many more.

To register call 208.726.3423. Registration is required.

Location: Ketchum, 491 Sun Valley Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Ore Wagon Museum

Get an up-close look at the massive Lewis Ore Wagons. Come inside the museum to view historical items from Ketchum's founding, mining history, and Wagon Days. Step outside for a tour of Ketchum's oldest surviving building, the Bonning Cabin. The historical exhibit was developed in partnership with City of Ketchum, Blaine County Historical Museum, and The Community Library's Regional History Department. The Ore Wagon Museum also sells reserved seating for the parade and Wagon Days souvenirs.

Location: Ore Wagon Museum, 500 East Ave., Ketchum, ID 83340

1:00 PM: Cowboy Poetry

Mosey on over and listen to Cowboy Bards as they spin their yarns of the old open range, a way of life now just dust in the wind, and tales of folks and times long since ridden off into the sunset. Cowboy poetry, born from the tradition of wranglers swapping tales around the campfire, is sure to take you on a wild ride through the old West.

Location: Ore Wagon Museum, 500 East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340,

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Wagon Days Grand Marshal's Reception

This ceremony held at the city's Towne Square celebrates the 2024 Grand Marshals Will and Julie Caldwell, who are being honored for their enduring contributions to the community of Ketchum. Food and beverage courtesy of the City of Ketchum.

Location: Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

August 31, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade

Join us for one of the country's most remarkable non-motorized parades, featuring an impressive display of museum-quality carriages, carts, and stagecoaches. Riding clubs and cultural equestrians highlight the diverse tapestry of Idaho's equestrian traditions.

For the Grande Finale, prepare to be transported back in time! The Big Hitch, showcases the iconic Lewis Ore Wagons pulled by an authentic and awe-inspiring 20 mule team, just as they were in history. The team is skillfully guided by mule-skinner Bobby Tanner, who utilizes the historic jerkline method to drive them. It is a truly extraordinary sight to behold!

2:30 PM - Wagon Days Street Party: Live concert featuring Chris Hennessee

After the Parade - Wagon Days Street Party

Following the passing of the Big Hitch down Main Street, pop over to Ketchum Town Square for the Wagon Days Street Party, featuring a live concert with music from Southern rock and outlaw picker Chris Hennessee.

Location: 4th St E, Ketchum, ID

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Papoose Club Pancake Breakfast

Serving an all you can eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped, fried and served by club members and local characters. Proceeds benefit children's programs throughout the Wood River Valley. A community tradition since 1977, the Papoose Pancake Breakfast is held on the Saturday and Sunday mornings of Labor Day weekend during Wagon Days at the Ketchum Town Square.

A community tradition since 1977, the Papoose Pancake Breakfast is held on the Saturday and Sunday mornings of Labor Day weekend during Wagon Days at the Ketchum Town Square.

Cost: $18 for adults, or $14 senior/youth(12 and under), under three eat-for-free

Location: Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

September 1, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Papoose Club Pancake Breakfast

Serving an all you can eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped, fried and served by club members and local characters. Proceeds benefit children's programs throughout the Wood River Valley. A community tradition since 1977, the Papoose Pancake Breakfast is held on the Saturday and Sunday mornings of Labor Day weekend during Wagon Days at the Ketchum Town Square.

A community tradition since 1977, the Papoose Pancake Breakfast is held on the Saturday and Sunday mornings of Labor Day weekend during Wagon Days at the Ketchum Town Square.

Cost: $18 for adults, or $14 senior/youth(12 and under), under three eat-for-free

Location: Ketchum Town Square, 480 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340

Date: August 30-September 1, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Ketchum, ID 83340.

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