"HAILEY DAYS OF THE OLD WEST - THE BEST SMALL TOWN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
IN THE WEST"
 
It's happening in Hailey, Idaho for the 4th of July!  Hailey offers up perhaps the most quintessential small town 4th of July celebration in the west. Each year the Hailey Days of the Old West, July 2-4, plays host to the exciting Sawtooth Rangers rodeo, a fun and unique parade on Main Street with colorful entries and plenty of horses, antique markets, pancake breakfasts, a children's carnival, plenty of live music, a spectacular fireworks display and the popular Wood River Land Trust's  RiverFest. There is plenty to do
and exciting entertainment for all ages.
 
Here is the run-down of what is happening in Hailey over the weekend:
 
Pancake Breakfast:  The local area Boy Scouts offer up a hot full breakfast of homemade pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more at the Grange Hall in Hailey.  It's the perfect way to fuel up for the long, fun day ahead.
Date/Time: July 4th, 7:30am - 10:00am
Tickets:  $7.00 Adults; $5.00 Kids; $20.00 Family of 4
 
Children's Carnival:  Kids will find plenty of opportunities for fun and games at the carnival, hosted by the Spirit "N' Motion Athletic School and held on the Farmer's Market lot on Main Street in Hailey, next to Washington Federal bank.
Date/Time: July 4th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tickets:  $10 at the door
 
Hailey Days of the Old West Parade: Over 75 enthusiastic parade entrants march down Hailey's Main Street to delight the crowd! This year's parade theme is 'The Sounds of Freedom" and the Grand Marshal is R.L. Rowsey.
Date/Time:  July 4th, 12noon to 1:30pm
Parade Entry: In advance through Hailey Chamber of Commerce www.haileyidaho.com

2nd annual Wood River Land Trust RiverFest: After the Hailey's July 4th parade, continue your Independence Day celebration with a stroll down to the beautiful Draper Wood River Preserve and Lions Park along the Bigwood River for some sun and family fun. Enjoy food, music, river activities,face-painting, educational nature programs and more. New events for this year will include the Sawtooth Brewery Beer Garden and all kinds of games and activities for kids. There will also be a self-guided nature tour through the Draper Wood River Preserve and an information booth for those wanting to learn more about how they can help save the land and water of our amazing home. The 2nd Annual Wood River Land Trust's RiverFest will close out with a free hour-and-a-half long concert from rising country music star Jessica Lynn, who will also be performing the National Anthem to kick off the parade.
Date/Time:  July 4th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Sawtooth Rangers 4th of July Rodeo: Rodeo is a proud tradition in the West and in Hailey, the Sawtooth Rangers have held an exciting professional rodeo, featuring some of the best riders and stock in the country, over the 4th of July weekend every year since 1947. In 2011 the City of Hailey invested over $3 million to build a new state-of-the-art rodeo arena and grounds at the entrance to the city at Werthheimer Park to play host to the Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo as well as other events throughout the year.
 Dates/times: July 2 -July 4, 7:30pm (pre-events start at 6:30)
 Family Night is July 2 - one child per adult admitted free
Tickets: General Admission only - Adults:  $11 plus tax pre-purchase; $15 at the gate. Children 10 - under:  $6 plus tax pre-purchase, $10 at the gate.Tickets are on sale at the Hailey Welcome Center and all three Atkinsons' Market locations.
 
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza: The City of Hailey proudly presents a 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza that is simply spectacular.  Watch the show from your favorite spot in Hailey and celebrate a fitting end to a fabulous 4th   of July. KECH 95.3 will broadcast a soundtrack for the Hailey
Fireworks.
Date/times: July 4, Dusk (9:30-10:00pm)

Hailey Antique Fairs:  Nothing is more fun than browsing for unique  treasures at a well-curated antique show, and the Hailey Antique Fairs have some of the best antique vendors and wares in the region.  You will be sure to find that perfect one-of-a-kind something!
 
4th of July Antique Market  (Roberta Mc Kercher Park)
Dates: July 2-July 4
Times: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday
 
Hailey's Main Street Antique Art and Craft Market (north end of Main
Street)
Dates: July 2 - July 4
Times: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm Monday
The public is welcome to shop on Thursday, July 1 for set up day.

Hailey Days of the Old West Parade is produced by the Hailey Chamber Commerce and the City of Hailey.  Major sponsors include Cox Communications, Power Engineers,  Rocky Mountain Hardware, Hailey Rotary, Albertsons, Clear Creek Disposal, Friedman Memorial Airport and Sawtooth Rangers.

For information: Hailey Chamber of Commerce, www.haileyidaho.com  208-788-3484

Media Contact: 
Pat Bowton, Hailey Chamber,
pat@haileyidaho.com   208-788-3484