Oatman now receives over 500,000 visitors each year,drawn by its history
as a gold mining center which produced over 36 million dollars in gold at
1930 prices. Oatman takes pride in keeping its town as authentic as
possible, giving visitors a look back into history, showing the wild west
as it really was. Open all year! Enjoy the majestic scenery
that surrounds Oatman, experience live gunfights, costumed dancers, and be
greeted by our friendly wild burros.
What a way to spend the day!
OATMAN BED RACES Coming Soon January 30th, 2010
This is our 18th annual Oatman Sidewalk Egg Fry.
The egg
fry is at high noon on the July 4th, Fri. One of the Ghost Rider
Gunfighters shoots off a round and the fryers have 15 minutes to
make the most edible fried egg. We provide two official eggs and a
piece of foil. We tried cooking right on the sidewalk at first but
the eggs cook right into the sidewalk and are hard to clean up. The
fryers can use any type of solar heat. Mirrors, magnifying glasses
etc. The are several
categories
with medals and prizes. First, second and third and also showmanship
( costumes and gizmos and gadgets) youngest fryer and one for the
fryer that has traveled the farthermost. Usually have at least one
that has traveled here from the east coast or Europe, etc. There is
no charge, all they have to do is show up. The participants are
responsible for protecting their eggs from the burros. There is
usually a few teams of two that have some pretty sophisticated
gismos. Come on up and accept our challenge to join in the
eggcitement.
Jackie Rowland
Vice president, Oatman Chamber of Commerce
For more info call me at 928 768 7400
or the chamber at 928 768 6222
For More Information; Phone: 928-768-6222
The Oatman Chamber of Commerce
Wild West Shootouts in Oatman, Arizona! Don't miss the Ghost Riders,
Oatman's oldest Gunfighter organization taking to the streets at 1:30 &
3:30 pm
daily. These Ghost Rider desperado's have been entertaining crowds young
and old for over 20 years here in
Oatman, Arizona. Shotgun Weddings and Tour Bus Hold Ups are also available
by the Ghost Rider Gunfighters. So don't miss
the fun and excitement...just listen for the announcements then the
unmistakable sound of a double barrel shotgun alerting the town of the
impending wild west shoot out! Ghost Rider Gunfighters collect donations
from their Wild West Shootouts for the Oatman Chamber of Commerce.
Show Times may vary due to weather
conditions or special events and crowd permitting.
OATMAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY ~ DECEMBER
2010
January 30th
Oatman Bed Races
February 13th
Clark Gable & Carol Lombard Look Alike Contest
March 13th
St. Patricks Day Parade and Festival
April 21st - 25th
Laughlin River Run & Biker Festival
May 29th - 31st
Memorial Day Weekend Chili Cook Off & Pie
Eating Contest
June 12th
Red, White and Blue Festival Commemorating Flag
Day Festival
July 4th
Independence Day Weekend ~ 20th Annual July 4th
Egg Fry Festival
On the Sidewalks of Old Historic Route 66 ~ Sunday High Noon
August 14th
Oatman Route 66 Celebration and Summer Festival
September 4th - 6th
Labor Day Weekend ~ Gold Camp Days
Labor Day Parade Saturday September 4th
2 pm Downtown Oatman, Arizona
October 9th
Halloween Days Festival & Pumpkin Carving
Contest
November 1st ~ 30th
Fall Festival ~ Christmas Bush & Store Lighting
Contest All Month Long
December 12th
Christmas Lane Parade & Festival Route 66
Downtown Oatman, Arizona 2 pm