Pony Express Days is a town celebration that was established in 1968, this year marks the 44th Annual.  It is a 5 day community event that includes a Clam Chowder Cook-off, Fireman's Muster (fireman games), Pony Express Dance and Saturday's Parade down Central Avenue that rolls right into the big Family Festival in Pierson Park.  On Sunday there will be Gymkhana, which is a series of competitive games on horseback.

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING PARADE ENTRIES, CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF COMPETITOR ENTRIES & CRAFT BOOTH VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR OUR FESTIVAL deadline has been extended through Wednesday May 23rd!

Wednesday - May 30th

4th Annual Clam Chowder Cook Off inside Activity Center at Pierson Park  - 5:30pm

Clam Chowder Cook-Off.pdf

Thursday - May 31st

Fireman's Muster in Ray's Food Place Parking Lot - 5:30pm

Friday - June 1st

Pony Express Dance - Blue Lake Casino's Sapphire Palace.  Live music by Merv George and a Boot Contest - 8pm - tickets are 10.00.  21 & over.  Discounts given at the hotel for dance attendee's.

Saturday - June 2nd

Parade down Central starts at 11am, followed by big festival in Pierson Park from 12-4 - Kids area, food & craft booths, beer gardens, horseshoe tournament &  live music

Parade Flyer.pdf

Parade Entry & Release Form.pdf

Parade Rules & Etiquette.pdf

Vendor Application.pdf

Horseshoe Tournament.pdf

Festival food booths must have a current fire extinguisher and propane stoves must be secured to tables.

Sunday - June 3rd

Gymkhana at the Kjer Rd Arena - all day