Great days came and went this past weekend. Tomorrow may be greater, but it could not equal the interest and the excitement of the 78th annual Helldorado celebration. With blue skies above us, green hills around us, old friends walking the streets, pageantry and entertainment on all sides, worries or cares were forgotten, headaches and ill wills vanished.
Friday started off with the National Anthem at 10:20 and entertainment, every ten minutes, running right up until 5.00PM. Saturday was a very 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 and song, music and just plain good old fun.
Saturday night, Helldorado, Inc. hosted he Cowboy Social, at Tombstone Vigilante Hall, 22 E Allen St, where all the entertainers were welcomed. A good time was had by all.
Once again, the parade stepped off at 6th and Allen on Sunday at 11:00AM and proceeded to 2nd St. The now renowned Cowboy Walkdown, dedicated to and in memory of Paul Breuer and Beverly Hoffman, proceeded down the same route to 4th and Allen. This was a real photo opportunity for everyone. The day's events included stick pony races for the kindergarten, first, second and third graders from around the area, as well as the Yee Haw contest. Of course there was street entertainment as well as gunfights all afternoon after the parade.
Gentlemen, but no ladies, turned out for the beard and mustache contest on Saturday afternoon.
The 1851 Navy Colt 44 cal Black Power Revolver was won by a lucky guest whom was still standing after three days of fun and music.
Take a look at the 2007 schedule to see what you missed, and what you can look forward to in 2008.
HELLDORADO 2008, October
17, 18,
& 19
STREET SCHEDULE
will be posted as we near Helldorado 2008
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BECOME A PART OF THE 2008 HELLDORADO PARADE (FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION HERE) |
| HELLDORADO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2007 |
| PICTURES FROM HELLDORADO 2006 |
| HELLDORADO 2007 PICTURES |
FUTURE HELLDORADO DATES
Remember....
Helldorado is always the 3rd, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
in October !
| 2008 | OCTOBER 17-19 |
| 2009 | OCTOBER 16-18 |
| 2010 | OCTOBER 15-17 |
| 2011 | OCTOBER 21-23 |
| 2012 | OCTOBER 19-21 |
Below was the Helldorado 2007 schedule. Certain times and events had to change during the weekend due to unforeseen circumstances. It can also give you an idea of what you might expect to see in 2008. Remember this is just a glimpse of what the weekend's layout will be like, and not who will be performing. All participants are subject to availability and change is highly probable.
Helldorado, Inc. would like to thank everyone who participated in Helldorado 2007, and hope to see you all in 2008
| Time | Friday, October 19, 2007 | Time | Saturday, October 20, 2007 | Time | Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
| 10:00 AM | RON HALE | 10:00 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM | 10:00 AM | RON HALE / JOE BARR |
| 10:10 AM | RON HALE | 10:10 AM | RON HALE | 10:10 AM | RON HALE / JOE BARR |
| 10:20 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM | 10:20 AM | RON HALE | 10:20 AM | KID'S GAMES - ALLEN 4TH & 5TH |
| 10:30 AM | GAYLE MARTIN | 10:30 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 10:30 AM | KID'S GAMES - ALLEN 4TH & 5TH |
| 10:40 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 10:40 AM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 10:40 AM | KID'S GAMES - ALLEN 4TH & 5TH |
| 10:50 AM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 10:50 AM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 10:50 AM | NATIONAL ANTHEM RON HALE / JOE BARR |
| 11:00 AM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 11:00 AM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 11:00 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:10 AM | 11:10 AM | ACE HIGH GUNFIGHERS | 11:10 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE | |
| 11:20 AM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 11:20 AM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 11:20 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:30 AM | LOOP RAWLINS | 11:30 AM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 11:30 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:40 AM | LOOP RAWLINS | 11:40 AM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 11:40 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 11:50 AM | GAYLE MARTIN | 11:50 AM | LOOP RAWLINS | 11:50 AM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:00 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 12:00 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILETTES | 12:00 PM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:10 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 12:10 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILETTES | 12:10 PM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:20 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 12:20 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 12:20 PM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:30 PM | T.S. TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 12:30 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 12:30 PM | 78th ANNUAL HELLDORADO PARADE |
| 12:40 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 12:40 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 12:40 PM | COWBOY WALK DOWN |
| 12:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 12:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 12:50 PM | MARGE - CAN CAN |
| 1:00 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:00 PM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 1:00 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 1:10 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:10 PM | TRASHY WOMEN OF COCHISE COUNTY | 1:10 PM | ACE HIGH GUNFIGHERS |
| 1:20 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 1:20 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 1:20 PM | MARGE - PAT WASHTUB |
| 1:30 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 1:30 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:30 PM | MARGE - WASH TUB |
| 1:40 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 1:40 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 1:40 PM | BORDER RENEGADES |
| 1:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 1:50 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 1:50 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 2:00 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 2:00 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILETTES | 2:00 PM | LOOP RAWLINS |
| 2:10 PM | RON HALE | 2:10 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 2:10 PM | LOOP RAWLINS |
| 2:20 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 2:20 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 2:20 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS |
| 2:30 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 2:30 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES | 2:30 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 2:40 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 2:40 PM | BORDER RENEGADES | 2:40 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA |
| 2:50 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 2:50 PM | MARGE - PAT WASHTUB | 2:50 PM | RON HALE |
| 3:00 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 3:00 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 3:00 PM | RON HALE |
| 3:10 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 3:10 PM | BORDER RENEGADES | 3:10 PM | RON HALE |
| 3:20 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 3:20 PM | BLOOD CREEK COWBOYS | 3:20 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS |
| 3:30 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 3:30 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 3:30 PM | TOMBSTONE VIGILANTES |
| 3:40 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 3:40 PM | LOOP RAWLINS | 3:40 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS |
| 3:50 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 3:50 PM | PRESCOTT REGULATORS | 3:50 PM | LOOP RAWLINS |
| 4:00 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 4:00 PM | MARGE - PAT CAN-CAN | 4:00 PM | YEE HAW CONTEST |
| 4:10 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 4:10 PM | ACE HIGH GUNFIGHERS | 4:10 PM | PISTOL RAFFLE |
| 4:20 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 4:20 PM | YUMA VIGILANTES | 4:20 PM | END OF DAY THREE |
| 4:30 PM | LIONS HIGHWAY REGULATORS | 4:30 PM | WESTROUPE PRODUCTIONS | 4:30 PM | |
| 4:40 PM | GAYLE MARTIN | 4:40 PM | TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL ACTORS | 4:40 PM | |
| 4:50 PM | DAUGHTERS OF FATIMA | 4:50 PM | END OF DAY TWO | 4:50 PM |
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