Get ready for Helldorado 2009. This year we celebrate our 80th anniversary. This is going to be a Great Helldorado 2009. Tomorrows may be greater, but it can not equal the interest and the excitement of this year's celebration. With blue skies above us, green hills around us, old friends will be meeting and walking the those dusty boardwalks of Tombstone. New friendships will be struck and remain for a lifetime. All of our finery will be on display for the world to see. So, forget your worries and cares and make arrangements to be with us for our 80th anniversary.
Friday starts off with the National Anthem at 10:30 with entertainment every ten minutes until about 5:00pm. Saturday will be a very action packed day, starting at 10:00AM and running until 5:00PM, with over 30 different entertainment groups from belly dancers, gunfighters, line dancers, cowboy stories, music and just plain good old fun.
Saturday night, Helldorado, Inc. will once again host the annual Cowboy Social, at Tombstone Vigilante Hall, 22 E Allen St, where all the entertainers are welcome, and good times will be had by all.
On Sunday, at 11:00AM, the parade will step off at 6th and Allen and proceed to 2nd St. The now renowned Cowboy Walkdown, will proceed down the same route to 4th and Allen. This will be a great photo opportunity for everyone. The day's events will also include the Yee Haw contest, as well as street entertainment and gunfights all afternoon after the parade.
Below are the 2008 parade winners.
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HELLDORADO 2008 PARADE WINNERS |
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| SWEEPSTAKES AWARD | B - TROOP |
| JUDGE'S SPECIAL AWARD | TUCSON RODEO PARADE COMMITTEE |
| PRESIDENT'S AWARD | SABAR TEMPLE SHRINERS |
| PARADE MARSHAL'S AWARD | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS |
| ED SCHIEFFELIN FOUNDER'S AWARD | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| WYATT EARP AWARD | PRESCOTT REGULATORS & THEIR SHADY LADIES |
| DOC HOLIDAY AWARD | WILD WOMEN OF THE WEST |
| TOM & FRANK McLAURY AWARD | TOMBSTONE CAVALRY |
| BILLY CLANTON AWARD | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS |
| CURLY BILL BROCIUS AWARD | SHOTGUN WEDDING |
Both gentlemen, and ladies, can enter the beard and mustache contest on Saturday afternoon.
Another 1851 Navy Colt 44 cal Black Power Revolver will be raffled off to a lucky visitor.
"WE HAD A CARNIVAL " in 2008, and who knows, maybe 2009 as well.
HELLDORADO 2009, October 16, 17, & 18
STREET SCHEDULE will be posted
as we near Helldorado 2009
See below as to what the 2008 schedule looked like.
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BECOME A PART OF
HELLDORADO (FILL OUT YOUR PARTICIPATION APPLICATION HERE) |
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BECOME A PART OF THE 2009 HELLDORADO PARADE (FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION HERE) |
| HELLDORADO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2009 |
| HELLDORADO 2008 PICTURES |
FUTURE HELLDORADO DATES
Remember...
Helldorado is always the 3rd
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
in October !
| 2010 | OCTOBER 15-17 |
| 2011 | OCTOBER 21-23 |
| 2012 | OCTOBER 19-21 |
| 2013 | OCTOBER 18-20 |
| 2014 | OCTOBER 17-19 |
| 2015 | OCTOBER 16-18 |
| 2016 | OCTOBER 21-23 |
Below was 2008's schedule. As you can see, we have a full weekend, so get your request in soon for the time slots you want. Of course, we can't guarantee anything now a days. Certain times and events might change during the weekend due to unforeseen circumstances. All participants are subject to availability and change is highly probable and most likey.
| Time | Friday, October 17, 2008 | Time | Saturday, October 18, 2008 | Time | Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
| 10:00 AM | RON HALE | 10:00 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM - RON HALE | 10:00 AM | RON HALE/JOEY DILLON & LOOP RAWLINS |
| 10:10 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 10:10 AM | GAYLE MARTIN | 10:10 AM | LUNCH BASKET AUCTION |
| 10:20 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM | 10:20 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 10:15 AM | LUNCH BASKET AUCTION |
| 10:30 AM | GAYLE MARTIN | 10:30 AM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 10:30 AM | LUNCH BASKET AUCTION |
| 10:40 AM | JOEY DILLON | 10:40 AM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 10:45 A.M. | LUNCH BASKET AUCTION |
| 10:50 AM | JOEY DILLON | 10:50 AM | JOEY DILLON | 10:50 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM - RON HALE |
| 11:00 AM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 11:00 AM | TERRITORIAL TROUPERS | 11:00 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:10 AM | 11:10 AM | 11:10 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE | ||
| 11:20 AM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 11:20 AM | LOOP RAWLINS | 11:20 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:30 AM | SHADOW RIDERS | 11:30 AM | LOOP RAWLINS | 11:30 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:40 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 11:40 AM | SHADOW RIDERS | 11:40 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:50 AM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 11:50 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 11:50 AM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:00 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 12:00 PM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 12:00 PM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:10 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 12:10 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 12:10 PM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:20 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 12:20 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 12:20 PM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:30 PM | T.S. TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 12:30 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 12:30 PM | 79th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:40 PM | SHADOW RIDERS | 12:40 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 12:40 PM | COWBOY WALK DOWN |
| 12:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 12:50 PM | BORDER RENEGADES | 12:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 1:00 PM | JOEY DILLON | 1:00 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILETTES | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:10 PM | JOEY DILLON | 1:10 PM | SPURS & SATIN | 1:10 PM | LOOP RAWLINS |
| 1:20 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 1:20 PM | SHADOW RIDERS | 1:20 PM | JOEY DILLON |
| 1:30 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 1:30 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:30 PM | BORDER RENEGADES |
| 1:40 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 1:40 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:40 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 1:50 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 1:50 PM | JOEY DILLON | 1:50 PM | JOEY DILLON |
| 2:00 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 2:00 PM | JOEY DILLON | 2:00 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA |
| 2:10 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 2:10 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 2:10 PM | GAYLE MARTIN |
| 2:20 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 2:20 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 2:20 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 2:30 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 2:30 PM | SWEET REVENGE & CO. | 2:30 PM | PARADE AWARDS - GAYLE MARTIN |
| 2:40 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 2:40 PM | BORDER RENEGADES | 2:40 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA |
| 2:50 PM | JOEY DILLON | 2:50 PM | TERRITORIAL TROUPERS | 2:50 PM | FOLKOLORICO DANCERS - DHS |
| 3:00 PM | JOEY DILLON | 3:00 PM | GRAND LADIES OF THE OLD WEST | 3:00 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS |
| 3:10 PM | SPURS & SATIN | 3:10 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 3:10 PM | LOOP RAWLINS |
| 3:20 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 3:20 PM | JOEY DILLON | 3:20 PM | JOEY DILLON |
| 3:30 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 3:30 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 3:30 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 3:40 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 3:40 PM | BORDER RENEGADES | 3:40 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS |
| 3:50 PM | GRAND LADIES OF THE OLD WEST | 3:50 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 3:50 PM | TERRITORIAL TROUPERS |
| 4:00 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 4:00 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 4:00 PM | YEE HAW CONTEST |
| 4:10 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 4:10 PM | 4:10 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | |
| 4:20 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 4:20 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 4:20 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS |
| 4:30 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 4:30 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 4:30 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS |
| 4:40 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 4:40 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 4:40 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA/PISTOL RAFFLE |
| 4:50 PM | END OF DAY ONE | 4:50 PM | END OF DAY TWO | 4:50 PM | END OF DAY THREE |
Helldorado, Inc. would like to invite everyone across the country to participate in Helldorado 2009. If you can't make it this year, well there is always next year.
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