DIGHTON'S BACKYARD BASH

BBQ, Car Show & Concert with 5 LIVE BANDS!

Weekend Events

The Dighton Backyard Bash is held the Last Saturday in July at the Dighton City Park(N. 3rd & W. Annabella).

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FREE ADMISSION!

FRIDAY- July 24th 2009

  • BBQ Regisration and Check in-10 am and on
  • BBQ Build the Best Burger, Hot Wings, and Steak Cook-off (see BBQ Page)
  • Dive In Movie at the Pool -Finding Nemo- FREE ADMISSION Start time after 9pm
  • NEW-Rock Fest-a Guitar Hero/Rock Band Contest

SATURDAY - July 25th 2009

7:00 am  -3 Mile Run

 BBQContest.  www.kcbs.us  -see BBQ for rules

9:00am-11am

  • Car Show Registration                                                                                

9am-5pm

  • Lane Co. Cruise In- FREE Admission

                  (All Makes and Models of Cars, Cycles,

                   and Antique Tractors) To Pre-Register

                  contact Chelli at City (620) 397-5541

 

  • BBQ Cook-off ( see BBQ page for details)
  • Volleyball Tournament
  • Poker Run
  • Burn Out Contest
  • Arts & Craft Venders
  • Food Venders, and many more!
  • Trophy Presentations

1pm-5pm  

  • FREE Swimming in Park

10am-11pm

  • Hot Dog Stand
  • Shaved Ice (NEW)
  • Weaver's Bar BQ

5pm-11pm

  • Backyard Bash Concert
  • 5 LIVE BANDS!  FREE

 

ALL DAY & NIGHT FREE Camping in City Park!

Heritage Hotel (620) 397-2599

Shay's Inn (620) 397-5860

 

 

 

BAND SCHEDULE

Saturday - July 25th 2009
 
 
5:00-6:00    Polycart Punishers -Alt/Punk Band- Hays, KS
 
6:00-7:00    So said the Speakers - Hard Punk Band- Hays, KS  www.myspace.com/sosaidthespeaker
 
 
7:00-8:00      Rest Assured - Metal Band- Omaha, Neb www.myspace.com/restassuredomaha  
 
 
8:15-9:30    Plan B -Rock Band -Hays, KS  http://www.planbhaysks.com/
 
 
9:30-11:00     RetroActive - an 80's ROCK Band - Greensburg, KS

Lane Co. Rod & Run

The Car and Cycle Show Highlights the Morning and Afternoon events. The Cruise in has over 30 Cycle entries, over 100 Cars, and a few old tractors. Other events also include a town poker run, burn out contest, craft show, free swimming, good food and much more.

Local Bash Fan

After enjoying a FREE swim at the City Park.... Kevin watches the Bash Crew set up the Stage and PA System for the Evening Show.

The Bash Crew Getting Ready...

The Bash Crew is made up of about 10-12 hometown Guys & Girls who donate their time every year to keep the bash alive. Thanks again for all your hard work! Ricky & Brett pictured

Lots of Venders and FREE STUFF!

The bands start at 5pm at the City Park. Some years Kids can enjoy the FREE Rides such as the Moonwalk, Airslide, and Basketball Hoops Shoutout.