Event
Program May 7th & 8th,
2016
Live Music Pig Races Kids Games Musical Workshops Food Shops & More
Bluegrass sensations Nu-Blu perform on the Main Street Stage
12 p.m. Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
12:30 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track as they head for the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on your favorite color. If your
color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon.
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic entertains bluegrass lovers in the beer garden of Lil’s Saloon
1 p.m. Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
1:30 p.m. Horseshoe Pitch Contest (16 years and older) in front of Calico Park Office
Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Pottery Works porch
Rocky Neck Bluegrass perform at the top of town on the Livery Stage
2 p.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
James Reams and the Barnstormers performs on the Main Street Stage
Greased Pole Climb (15 years and younger) at the school house. See if you can climb your way to $20 in
2 minutes time, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals awarded
2:30 p.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic entertains bluegrass lovers in the beer garden of Lil’s Saloon
Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
3 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track as they race for the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on your favorite color. If your
color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon
Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Nickels in the Haystack Game at the school house (6 years and younger only)
3:30 p.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Pottery Works porch
4 p.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Virtual Strangers perform on the porch of the Mystery Shack
Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
4:30 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track as they race for the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on your favorite color. If your
color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon
Frog Jumping Contest at the Calico Craft Corner, limited to ten contestants, 8 years or older
Virtual Strangers perform on the porch of the Mystery Shack
5 p.m. Calico Ghost Town closes. Thank you for joining us. Hope to see you again in 2017!
ALL WEEKEND (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Rope Making – next to the Blacksmith building Medallion Making– Pottery Shop
Blacksmithing Demos – across from Pottery Works Candle Making– Candle Shop porch Craft Corner- middle of town by food vendor Face Painting – Calico House Restaurant
Strolling Musical Performances by MaKayla & Michael Nault Ghost Tours – SATURDAY ONLY (Purchase your tickets at The Other Side Shop)
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic entertains bluegrass lovers in the beer garden of Lil’s Saloon
Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
3 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track for their reward of ice cream and cookies at the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on
your favorite color. If your color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon
Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Nickels in the Haystack Game at the school house (6 years and younger only) Participants keep the
nickels they find
3:30 p.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
Join Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers in the Silver Bowl for a workshop on clogging
Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Pottery Works porch
4 p.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Virtual Strangers perform on the porch of the Mystery Shack
Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
4:30 p.m. Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic host a Mandolin workshop in the Town Hall
Frog Jumping Contest at the Calico Craft Corner, limited to ten contestants, 8 years or older
5 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track for their reward of ice cream and cookies at the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on
your favorite color. If your color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon
Seating opens in the Silver Bowl for evening concert
6 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CONCERT IN THE SILVER BOWL:
Rocky Neck Bluegrass & NU-BLU
Sunday, May 8th
2016
9 a.m. Calico Ghost Town shops open
9:30 a.m. Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Calico House Restaurant porch
Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
10 a.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
James Reams and the Barnstormers performs on the Main Street Stage
10:30 a.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Egg Toss Contest in front of Lane’s General Store – Two contests, Adults 16 years and older & Youth 15
years and under, must have partner; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals awarded
Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
11 a.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track for their reward of ice cream and cookies at the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on
your favorite color. If your color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon.
Virtual Strangers perform on the porch of the Mystery Shack
Rocky Neck Bluegrass perform at the top of town on the Livery Stage
11:30 a.m. Children 10 years of age and younger and invited to participate in the game of Snake in my Boot at the
Calico Craft Corner; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals awarded
Friday, May 6th
2016
7 p.m. “Welcome Jam” in Campground “A” hosted by Southwest Bluegrass Association
Saturday, May 7th
2016
9 a.m. Calico Ghost Town shops open
9:30 a.m. Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
10 a.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
James Reams and the Barnstormers performs on the Main Street Stage
10:30 a.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Egg Toss Contest in front of Lane’s General Store – Two contests, Adults 16 years and older & Youth 15 years and
under, must have partner; 1st, 2
nd and 3
rd Place medals awarded
Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
11 a.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up the track
for their reward of ice cream and cookies at the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on your favorite color. If
your color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon.
Virtual Strangers perform on the porch of the Mystery Shack
Rocky Neck Bluegrass perform at the top of town on the Livery Stage
11:30 a.m. Guitar workshop in Town Hall hosted by The Billhillyz
Children 10 years of age and younger and invited to participate in the game of Snake in my Boot at the
Calico Craft Corner; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals awarded
12 p.m. Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Calico House Restaurant porch
Calico Mountain Volunteers Gunfight Exhibition in front of Lil’s Saloon
Burning Heart Bluegrass performs on the deck of the Old Miners Café
12: 30 p.m. Pig Racing Show across from the Calico House Restaurant. Watch these lighting fast speedsters tear up
the track for their reward of ice cream and cookies at the finish line. Place your FREE BET and cheer on
your favorite color. If your color wins, you win a “My Pig Won” blue ribbon.
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic entertains bluegrass lovers in the beer garden of Lil’s Saloon
1 p.m. Join Lilies of the West in Town Hall for an all ages Spoons workshop
Bon Family and CA All-star Cloggers take the stage in the Silver Bowl
Come watch the young talents of the S.W.B.A. Bluegrass Kids on the Livery Stage at the top of town
1:30 p.m. Horseshoe Pitch Contest (16 years and older) in front of Calico Park Office; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals
awarded
1:30 p.m. Listen to the musical talents of Lilies of the West on the Pottery Works porch
Rocky Neck Bluegrass perform at the top of town on the Livery Stage
2 p.m. The Billhillyz perform at wagon across from Granny’s Calico Crafts
James Reams and the Barnstormers performs on the Main Street Stage
Greased Pole Climb (15 years and younger) at the school house. See if you can climb your way to $20 in
2 minutes time, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place medals awarded
2:30 p.m. Back Porch Bluegrass performs on Calico Leatherworks porch
Kids Musical Workshop with Rocky Neck Bluegrass in Town Hall