“The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" at Cody Elementary School -- June 28 and 29.
Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29
Cody Elementary School, 2100 Territorial Road, LeClaire IA
Delivering a weekend of family fun that blends history with excitement, the city of LeClaire and its Buffalo Bill Museum are proud to treat guests to the outdoor delights of The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, the June 28 and 29 celebration at LeClaire's Cody Elementary School boasting horse-riding events, children's activities, live music, food vendors, and much more.
During this special weekend event, attendees of The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show will be introduced to cowboy legends such as Annie Oakley, Buck Taylor, and Buffalo Bill himself as they perform feats of skill and strength: behind-the-back trick shots, side-saddle horseback riding, a full-blown arena show extravaganza, and more. In addition, guests can visit period-accurate vendors selling old-world wares, take a historic tipi tour, and pan for gold with prospectors. Each day with feature singer/songwriter and Quad Cities favorite Angela Meyer performing a one-hour concert from 11 a./m. to noon prior to the 12:30 p.m. arena shows, and guests are invited to park on the LeClaire Levee and take advantage of the convenient and free shuttle buses provided courtesy of Riverboat Twilight, as parking at the event location is very limited. Shuttles will be located in front of the Buffalo Bill Museum (199 Front Street) and will run continuously between downtown and the event location throughout each day. Hale-bale seating is also limited, and Buffalo Bill Wild West Show guests are advised to bring lawn chairs.
William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917), better known as Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. One of the most famous figures of the American Old West, Cody started his legend at the young age of 23. Shortly thereafter he started performing in shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars. He founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883, taking his large company on tours in the United States and, beginning in 1887, in Europe.
He was born in Le Claire, Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but he lived for several years in his father's hometown in modern-day Mississauga, Ontario, before the family returned to the Midwest and settled in the Kansas Territory. Buffalo Bill started working at the age of 11, after his father's death, and became a rider for the Pony Express at age 15. During the American Civil War, he served the Union from 1863 to the end of the war in 1865.
The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show will take place on the grounds of LeClaire's Cody Elementary School on June 28 and 29, with admission $15-20 for adults and $8-10 for children. Hours of operation are Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more information and tickets are available by visiting VisitLeClaire.com/events/buffalo-bill-wild-west-show.
