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Annie Oakley Festival
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and much more
As always, we also have a variety of food trucks and craft vendors.
Contests
A marksmanship contest open to young ladies ages 12-19. The winner will receive a cash prize and become the face of the festival until the next year!
Each contestant will shoot the same BB gun, provided by the Festival Committee, starting from a distance of 25 feet and increasing by 5 feet each round.
To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us. Applications must be received no later than 6 p.m. on July 7, 2023.
For the rules, please visit the Contest Page.
Miss Annie Oakley
The Annie Oakley Center Foundation is pleased to announce its “Annie’s Memorial Shoot” to be held on Friday, July 28 in conjunction with this year’s Annie Oakley Festival. “Classic Annie” and “Classic Frank” shooting competitions are open to women and men who are 19 years or older. Each participant will have the opportunity to shoot like Annie Oakley or her marksman husband, Frank Butler. Competitors will be provided with a BB gun, BBs, target balloons, and practice time. First prize winners receive $50 and second prize is $25.
More Information
Annie’s Memorial Shoot
A costume contest open to children ages 3-5.
Contestants will be in costumes depicting Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Most Photogenic.
To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us. Applications must be received no later than July 22, 2024 – *2024 Application Form Coming Soon!
Little Miss & Mister
Bring your classic car, truck, or other vehicle for all to see!
Entry fee is $10, and the contest is open to the general public. Enter in person the day of the show.
For more info, please visit the Contest Page.
Car Show
Dog races open all small dogs. Heats will be organized as needed depending on how many dogs are entered.
There’s also a costume contest and an owner/pet look-alike contest; these are open to all breeds!
For the rules and entry form, please visit the Contest Page.
Small Dog Races
It’s all in honor of Darke County’s most famous daughter!
