Dodge City Days

06/16/2026

A BIG Dodge City Days Thank You to Arrowhead West, Inc.! 🤠💙

We want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible individuals at Arrowhead West who volunteered their time to help the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce unpack, count, and sort 10,000 official Dodge City Days lapel pins!

We are incredibly grateful for this wonderful partnership and for the many ways Arrowhead West supports our community.

Thank you to every person who helped make this big project possible. We truly could not do it without you!

Dodge City Days lapel pins are coming soon! Look for them the first part of July!🎉🤠

Thank you, Arrowhead West!

Dodge City Days is coming! These amazing individuals from Arrowhead West volunteered to help the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce unpack, count, and sort 10,000 lapel pins for Dodge City Days. Be sure to get your lapel pin!

06/16/2026

🎊Thank you to Koch Fertilizer for supporting the 2026 Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q Competition! Your support helps our littlest barbeque enthusiasts show off their culinary skills and brings together our community! We appreciate you for making this event possible!🤠

06/16/2026

When you are in town for Dodge City Days, be sure to check out the three new kiosks downtown! Stop by to find local news, upcoming events, weather updates, directions, and more—all right at your fingertips.

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Check it out tomorrow at the Boot Hill Museum!

🚙🛣️ Meet the KSN TV crew at the Boot Hill Museum tomorrow (Tuesday, June 16) at 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Long's Inc., Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, and Dodge City Days. 🌤️🎉

Learn more about the KSN Summer Road Trip at: https://www.ksn.com/summer-road-trip/ksn-coming-to-21-kansas-towns-on-2026-summer-road-trip/

06/15/2026

Calling all BBQ'ers!!

🔥 BBQ Teams—Fire Up Those Smokers! 🔥

Registration is open for the 2026 National Beef Smokin’ Saddles BBQ Contest, happening during Dodge City Days on Saturday, July 25, at Wright Park!

This year, we are participating in the KCBS Open Format, giving Backyard teams the opportunity to compete alongside Masters teams! Backyard teams interested in the Open Format should contact Joni Wittman at [email protected].

🔥 Register Today
Little Smokies KidsQ:
https://business.dodgechamber.com/events/details/dodge-city-days-little-smokies-kids-q-3173

Backyard BBQ Competition:
https://business.dodgechamber.com/events/details/backyard-bbq-competition-3175
Backyard teams interested in the Open Format should email Joni directly.

Smokin’ Saddles Masters BBQ Competition:
https://business.dodgechamber.com/events/details/smokin-saddles-pro-bbq-3174

👏 Masters Teams Registered as of June 15:

• Man Meat BBQ — Aaron Stoffer
• Chisholm Trail Smokers — Alan Gaul
• Score One Smokin — Chris Nelson
• Michael Hollowell
• Who’s Cookin’? — Robert Lewis
• TattQue’d BBQ — Ryan Hamilton

We appreciate the continued support of our longtime teams and look forward to welcoming competitors back to Dodge City for another exciting year of Smokin’ Saddles!

Tag your favorite BBQ team and encourage them to join us in Dodge City! 🔥🥩🏆

06/15/2026

🎊Thank you to First Dental for supporting the 2026 Dodge City Days Kickoff! We appreciate your sponsorship in our opening event as we start our celebration of 250 years of American history! Thank you for supporting our community and festivities as we saddle up for the wild ride of Dodge City Days!🤠

06/09/2026

🤠 While you’re enjoying Dodge City Days, be sure to make a stop at Boot Hill Museum!

BIG NEWS — their new website is officially live! Visit https://boothill.org to take a look around and see what’s new!

BIG NEWS!

Our new website is officially live! We've been working behind the scenes to create a fresh new look with updated exhibit and event information, and easier navigation! Our new online home makes it simpler than ever to explore the stories, artifacts, and history that make our museum unique. Whether you're planning a visit or just curious about what's happening at the museum, we invite you to take a look around and see what's new!

Visit https://boothill.org to explore! Thank you for being part of this journey! 🤠🌵✨

06/01/2026

⭐️Officer Spotlight: President Stephen Deges⭐️

This month, we’re recognizing the hardworking leaders who help make the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo possible. Today, we’re highlighting Stephen Deges, President of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo.

Stephen has served as an officer for the past three years, helping guide one of the premier rodeo events in the country. When asked about his favorite part of serving as an officer, he shared that there are many highlights, but what stands out most is seeing the event come together and watching rodeo fans enjoy the experience.

“I have numerous favorites as an officer of Dodge City Roundup, but if I had to pick one, I’d have to say seeing the event come together and the rodeo fans having a great time.”

Looking ahead, Stephen is most excited to see the continued improvements and changes that help make the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo even better each year.

Thank you, Stephen, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to the success of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo! 🏆

Photo by Callie Sain Photography

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy every day. On this Memorial Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the fallen heroes and their families.