Bishop Mule Days - 2010

Every year during the Memorial Day Weekend, more than 700 mules compete in 181 events at the Bishop Mule Days Celebration. This year Mule Days is May 26- May 30, 2010 The festivities are part mule show, part a test of skills, and part Wild West show. Situated on the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop, California, Mule Days has become an international world class event. It's a busy weekend, so to book your hotels in Bishop with plenty of notice. Highlights of the celebration include the Thursday night concert, featuring Country Music stars, a non-motorized parade on Saturday morning, steer roping, and the Packer's Scramble – the wildest, nosiest and funniest event of the weekend.

In addition to competitive events, Mule Days has many special events and activities to enhance your overall experience:

Wednesday May 26 • 5 PM • Charles Brown Auditorium
Opening Night Supper, with entertainment
by Susie Dobbs and the Way Out West Band

Thursday May 27 • 7 PM • Mike Boothe Memorial Arena
Lonestar in Concert, with opening act
Susie Dobbs and the Way Out West Band

Friday May 28 • 8 AM • Bishop Country Club
16th Annual Mule Days Golf Tournament

Friday May 28 • 4:30 PM • Fairgrounds near Miller Stage
Mule Days B-B-Que

Saturday May 29 • 10 AM • Main Street, Bishop
Mule Days Parade

Saturday May 29 • 8:30 PM • Charles Brown Auditorium
Mule Days Adult Country Dance, with
Susie Dobbs and the Way Out West Band

Sunday May 30 • 10 AM • Charles Brown Auditorium
Cowboy Church

Many people who visit Bishop Mule Days, spend several days in Mammoth Lakes as well. You may want to do the trip in reverse and pick up some inexpensive Mammoth condos and then drive down for the day to Mule Days.

There are also barbecues, country dances and an arts & crafts show. All taking place at the foot of the beautiful Eastern Sierra. This Wild West show has 1000's of fans who flock the Mike Boothe Arena to watch the events and visit the exhibits.The fourteen mule shows consist of: Western, youth, English, cattle working, gaited, coon jumping, racing, musical tires, gymkhana, packing, shoeing, chariot racing, team roping and driving. For most competitions, veteran announcers, Bob Tallman and Bob Feist, take the microphone to both educate and entertain crowds. For more details visit the Mule Days site.

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