Step into the Dusty Streets of the Wild West Frontier Festival – June 6-7, 2026

 

Welcome to Jamestown, a living Old West town bursting with action, characters, and stories around every corner. Here’s a taste of what awaits:

 

 

Meet the Locals

 

 

• Ebeneezer Grimey of Boxwell Funeral Home is always ready to “plant ’em proper.” Ask about his pine boxes and complimentary grave digging!

• Doc Lisa May Callahan will sell you vintage miracle cures for just $.25—perfect for those worn out from mining. She’s a regular helper at Doc Brown’s Gold Mine, where the dirt is real and so is the gold!

• Mabel Jane runs the livery and horse & buggy rides—your best bet for traveling in style through town.

• Marshal Tiny “Dead Eye” Douglass keeps law and order. Got a grudge? Issue an arrest warrant. But beware—once you’re in jail, you’ll need the crowd to bail you out!

• Mayor Mordakin Jamestown "Where dreams are bigger than your boots!”  Loves a good campaign, known for shady backroom deals but insists he’s “a man of the people.” Running for re-election against Francisco.

• Francisco de la Cruz Mayoral Challenger - “A new dawn for Jamestown starts with truth!” Local hero and former soldier. Believes in reform and a cleaner town government. Always ready to debate the mayor—preferably in front of a crowd.

• Doc Emmet Brown - Founder of Jamestown when he struck GOLD! Since then the town has had several proprietors build shops, taverns, stage shows as folks come from all over to strike it rich.

• Col Tom MacCullum - Proprietor of the Red Stag Tavern serving up some cold snowy cones of flavors and ice cold lemonade

 

 

 

Action & Adventure

 

 

• Gold & Gem Panning at Doc Brown’s Gold Mine – Learn the art of striking it rich with pay dirt straight from California!

• The Whack Shack Axe Throwing – Test your aim and relieve some frontier frustration.

• Horse Riding & Petting Zoo – Perfect for cowpokes of all ages to connect with the animal kingdom.

• Chili cooking Competition – The few who have the gumption to show off their best chili will cook it!

• Wild West Quest - feeling like taking the adventure to the next level? Grab a Quest.

• Saturday night ole' fashion Barn Dance - Kick your boots, tip yer hats and dance 6:30pm to 10pm

• 3 Amazing entertainers on the Main Train Station Amphitheater

  • OPEN - TBA with 4 short concerts each day

  • Eleanor Rose Heart with 3 amazing shows each day

  • Accepting entertainer applications - eric@nmrenceltfest.com

See stage Schedules below.......

 

 

Food, Drink & Fun

 

 

• Old West Eats & Treats – Ole fashion Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Corndogs, Curly Fries, chili, kettle corn, and more!

• Adult Beverages – Sip on cold beer, mead,  while you two-step your way through the dust.

•  50 Western Style Merchants – From leather goods, blacksmith art to custom handmade hats, then 1880's clothing and dresses, our vendors bring the wild west town marketplace to life.

 

 

During the "Route 66 Centennial Celebration" - located just off Old Route 66.. travel, camping, RV stay, Be part of the old west stay in a canvas tent, become a guest marshal, wrangler, stage hand  

 

Bring your boots, your best hat, and your wildest western spirit—Jamestown is waiting for you.

 

Tickets available now. Kids 17 & under FREE with an adult!

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Wear your western wear! But not necessary to come and have fun

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Just to answer a few questions about the festival:

YES ! Costumes and garb are ENCOURAGED!!! We only ask that they are family friendly

YES! Strollers , carts, diaper bags etc are allowed!!

YES! Foam weapons and steel weapons (swords knives etc ) are allowed but WILL BE CHECKED AND PEACE TIED UPON ENTRY

NO ! Guns or other firearms

Your Adult entry fee give you access to all the 3 stages of amazing entertainment.

And finally…

YES!! FUN is absolutely essential!!