UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Upper Lake community members are putting the finishing touches on the plans for the annual “Wild West Day” event, which celebrates the town's colorful history.
The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, on Upper Lake's historic Main Street, and is sponsored by the Northshore Business Association, Northshore Fire Protection District, Upper Lake Community Council and Upper Lake Odd Fellows No. 241.
The weather for Wild West Day is promising to be good: Forecasters are predicting a late spring day with daytime highs in the mid-80s.
The fun day will include good food – pancakes, tri-tip and a strawberry ice cream social – along with the annual parade, costumes, bonnets and beards, along with a children's carnival and street faire, Western skits and live music.
An addition this year is a water slide that will be hosted by the Upper Lake Parent Teacher Organization. There will be a charge for the slide.
The community is invited to come out and enjoy the full day of activities.
For more general information about the event, contact Debbie, 707-275-2000; for vendor information, contact Byron, 707-275-9515; or for details on the morning parade, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The event's full schedule follows.
Schedule of events
– 7 to 10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the Upper Lake Fire House.
– 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Street faire.
– 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Early Day Engines and Tractor Association display.
– 9 to 11 a.m.: Costume, beard and bonnet contest; signups at the CPS booth.
– 10 a.m.: Parade on Main Street; awards ceremony for parade and costumes.
– 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Fun Western photo boards, water slide for the children (additional charge).
– 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tri-tip barbecue, strawberry ice cream social at the Odd Fellows Hall.
– Noon: The Blue Canyon Gang with Western skits.
– 1 p.m.: The Blue Canyon Gang with Western skits.
– 1:15 to 4 p.m.: Live music and street dance featuring Second Sight.
– 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.: The Blue Canyon Gang with Western skits.
– 4 p.m.: Event closes.
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Upper Lake announces schedule for 'Wild West Day' event
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