What is the Miner’s Triathlon Competition?

The Miner’s Triathlon is a three-part contest testing strength and ability for both men and women to experience what was needed to be a Calico Town miner.

On Saturday, Sept. 28 only!

• Station #1: Rock Pulling begins at 1 p.m. the Livery Stage. Participants have 60 seconds to roll a large oversize boulder the farthest distance.
• Station #2: Muck Raking begins at 1:45 p.m. across from the Mystery Shack. Participants have 60 seconds to shovel as much gravel into the ore cart as possible.
• Station #3: Cliffhanger on the Livery Stage begins at 2:30 p.m. Participants will compete against each other in a tug-a-war style event.
• Participants must sign a waiver.
• Men and women’s category competitions.
• Sign-ups for the annual Miner’s Triathlon is next to the Popcorn Wagon (see map) at the top of town at 12:45 p.m.- 18 YRS or OLDER ONLY!

Want to participate in a great team building exercise?

On Saturday, Sept. 28 only!

Want to have some plain ol’ FUN as a group of family or friends!

Calico Ghost Town invites your group to participate in the Bucket Brigade during Calico Days.

Form a team of six (6) individuals and compete in a good ol’ fashion Bucket Brigade for bragging rights and public recognition for an entire year.

• Participants will be asked to complete a “Release of Liability” Form prior to start of event.
• Winning team will win ribbons for all team members and recognition on Calico Ghost Town and Regional Park social media.
• Limit: first five (5) teams. If more than five (5) teams register, a raffle will occur to choose the competing teams.

Bucket Brigade Time

• Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. in front of the Main Street Stage.

Do you have what it takes to be a Silver Miner in the 1800s?

Put your skills to the test via our Burro Run. The entry fee is $10 per participant.

On Sunday, Sept. 29 only!

Ten (10) contestants will each guide their own live burro through Calico Ghost Town and experience what it takes to mine silver.

You will stake your claim, find your silver and exchange it for your riches. Compete to be the first three (3) contestants to finish the race with your Burro in-hand.

Sign Up & Race Time

• 11:15 a.m. at the Main Street Stage
• 11:30 a.m. the race begins at the Main Street Stage

Prizes

Winners will receive cash prizes and a trophy to show off as the 2024 Burro Run Winner!

• First Place: $50
• Second Place: $30
• Third Place: $20

Enjoy Portraying characters from the 1800s?

Want to dress up as your favorites historical character from the Old Wild West? Calico Ghost Town wants you to participate in the annual costume contest during Calico Days.

Click on the Sign Up link to register for the costume contest online. Same day registration will be done onsite before the contest. 

See guidelines regarding costume categories, the period dates and the use of firearms with costume.

Awards
Ribbons will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each division. Awards ceremony will follow the contest.

Must be pre-registered for the costume contest.

Costume Contest is Saturday, Sept. 28 only!

• 11 a.m. at the Main Street Stage

Since 1980 the Lilies of the West, an all-woman, old-time string band has been entertaining enthusiastic listeners with their lively renditions of American traditional, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

The Lilies combine their talents to bring the music of our land to life with their spirited instrumentals featuring the banjo, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, guitar, penny whistle and stand-up bass. Their harmony singing gives new vitality to old songs and can be heard on their digitally-recorded CD’s entitled “Seeds of Tradition” and “Silver Jubilee.” A compilation of the CD’s is available on CD Baby.

Saturday

Calico House Restaurant Front Porch

• 9:30 a.m.
• 10:45 a.m.

Sunday

Calico House Restaurant Front Porch

• 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m.

The Storytellers is a prominent progressive bluegrass band that has established itself as a creative force in the Southern California Roots music scene. They draw from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old time and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies.

Saturday & Sunday

Main Street Stage

• 2:30 p.m.
• 3:15 p.m.

The Blue Henrys were formed in 2003 by guitarist-vocalist, Henry Merenda. Known for putting their own spin on Chicago-style blues, they’ve been a fixture on the High Desert blues scene, performing at numerous festivals including the New Blues Festival in both Long Beach and Adelanto. The long list of greats The Blue Henrys have shared the stage with include Rod Piazza And The Mighty Fliers; Junior Watson, Rick Holmstrom, Philip Sayce, Canned Heat, Taj Mahal, and countless others.

Saturday

Main Street Stage

• 10 a.m.
• 12:15 p.m.
• 1:15 p.m.

Sunday

Main Street Stage

• 10:30 a.m.
• 12 p.m.
• 1 p.m.

A comedic flair on good music and style! Consisting of a Banjo, guitar, a wash-tub bass, and a vocal prodigy.

Saturday & Sunday

Top of Town next to Dorsey’s Doghouse

• 2 p.m.
• 4 p.m.