Day of the Cowboy
July 25, 2009
Superstition Mountain Museum
4087 N. Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 983-4888
http://www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org
The annual celebration of the Day of the Cowboy will take place Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Superstition Mountain Museum. The museum will be presenting a full day’s activities for the entertainment of all, young and old, who wish to join in the festivities.
The museum will present a full day’s program, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the course of which, appearances will be made by Hank Sheffer, known to many as “The Old Storyteller”. While working at Apacheland Movie Ranch Hank portrayed many characters, the Old Prospector, the card sharp, Charlie Pierce and many others. You might have even been arrested and hanged by the “Not so just and right, Roy Pinto Bean.”
Superstition Mountain Museum authors and artists will also appear at the Mountainbrook Village “Day of the American Cowboy” celebration on Saturday July 25, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mountainbrook will be hosting a juried art exhibition and sale with over 40 quality artists exhibiting first quality original work. Food will be available and admission is free. Take highway 60 to Gold Canyon and turn left at the Mountainbrook Drive exit.
Marilyn Natoli: Proprietor of Madam Marilyn’s Parlor in the Barn, a photography studio located in the Apacheland Barn will be available to help you create just the cowboy look you want. Marilyn has a variety of clothing available to help you create your cowboy or vintage fantasy photo.
Dave Jones: Hand engraver and jewelry artist will be doing demonstrations throughout the day and showing some of his beautiful engraved weapons and sterling silver overlay “wearable art”.
Ray Briggs: Creator of fine western leather gear, from spur straps to cell phone, holsters, handbags, and a wide variety of items in between. Stop by to see Ray’s first class colorful handcrafted art work.
Tom Taylor: BLM volunteer, will be demonstrating packing a burro and talking about the burro’s contribution to western history, primarily mining and prospecting.
Jesse James Feldman: Local author, wilderness guide and will stop by to sign his new book “Jacobs Trail” The Legend of Jacob Waltz’s Lost Dutchman Gold Mine.
Ken Quigley: Our favorite BBQ chef will selling BBQ sandwiches and cool beverages.
Music provided by:
Haulin’ Ellis band and The Singing Cowboy J.B. Tankersley
Come dressed up in your best western attire. We will have a prize for the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl.
Visit the Apacheland Barn, a western museum in itself, and the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel featured in the movie “Charro” with Elvis Presley. Have your picture taken in the old authentic stagecoach, or in front of our recently completed Assay Office. The Apacheland Posse will be on hand to harass, try, and jail all locals that are not dressed in proper cowboy or cowgirl attire. Tokens will be available for $1.00 to bail your loved ones out of jail. Proceeds will go towards the new building fund
There will be special events for children including face painting and gold panning.
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