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Wagon
Train 2002 (May 2002)
53 Years
1949 to 2002
"The granddaddy" of all wagon trains is still making history
... This is your personal invitation to come ride
with California & Nevada's Oldest, authentic and Historic Wagon Train.
California & Nevada's first and only designated bi-state historical
event May 30 - June 9, 2002. "Ride with us in Celebration of California
and Nevada's only BI-state historic event!"
Dayton, Nevada to Old Hangtown (Placerville),
California
 2002
Itinerary
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
Dayton Nevada Rodeo grounds rendezvous and registration for Wagon Train
Thursday
May 30, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Dayton - arrives at Nevada State Capital for Flag Ceremony
and then proceeds to Fuji Park for overnight stop
Friday
May 31, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Fuji Park and arrives at Spooner Lake Campground
Saturday
June 1, 2002
Wagon Train layover day at Spooner Lake
Bar-B-Que and entertainment for participants Saturday night
Sunday
June 21, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Spooner Lake, traveling along the east Shore of Lake
Tahoe to the Horizon Hotel and Casino.
Monday
June 3, 2002
Wagon Train leaves the Horizon and travels through South Lake Tahoe to
Myers, CA. Arrives at Amacker Ranch. Bar-B-Que for hosts and participants
Tuesday
June 4, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Myers and Amacker Ranch for trek over Echo Summit to
Strawberry Meadow.
Wednesday
June 5, 2002
Layover Day at Strawberry Meadow. Entertainment to include Black Powder
demonstrations, Tomahawk Throwing, ~ Group "Survivors" Picture
Bar-B-Que and entertainment for participants.
Thursday
June 6, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Strawberry and arrives at Kyburz
Lunch, dinner and entertainment at Kyburz Lodge
Friday
June 7, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Kyburz and arrives at Pollock Pines at 3PM
Proceeds down Pony Express Trail to Sportsman's Hall
Crafters, Live Music Bar-B-Que and Dancing , 'Open to Public'
Saturday
June 8, 2002
Wagon Train leaves Pollock Pines with rest stops at Camino Hotel, Boa
Vista Orchards and Smith Flat.
Placerville Parade - 2PM, then down Placerville Drive to Fair Lane and
to the Government Center.
June 8-9, 2002, A Full Weekend of
Family Fun, FOOD and Entertainment! First, the Mayor's Breakfast at Town
Hall Saturday morning sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association
www.placerville-downtown.org.
Then ... "BEST OF THE WEST ROUNDUP" with two full days of food,
fun, entertainment historical demonstrations, crafters, encampments, and
highlighted by the arrival of the 53rd Annual Highway 50 Association Wagon
Train at 2PM in a parade down Historic Main Street, Placerville.
The Govrnment Center will feature
afternoon and early evening band music and a Bar-B-Que presented by "The
Three Italians" [proceeds to benefit the Virginia Briggs Scholarship
Fund and Wagon Train]. Advance meal tickets on sale
at the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, 524 Main Street, Placerville,
(530) 621-5885 www.eldoradocounty.org.
Street Dance sponsored by the Hangtown Posse. Sunday Morning … Pancake
Breakfast with Gospel and country music at 2PM by The
Heritage Singers in front of the Library at the Government Center
on Fair Lane. Come out and meet the folks who bring you wagon train and
get acquainted with historians and the history of our area.
Who Qualifies?
- Any experienced rider who owns a horse or
borrows one.
- Any experienced teamster with a Team and
Wagon or Buggy (must be an authentic replica - no rubber tires or
plastic.)
- Anyone wishing to ride in a wagon as a passenger
and willing to dress in period attire.
Special Note:
- All dress and wagons or buggies must be authentic
era … Please check with officials. No T-shirts, tank tops, halter
tops or shorts.
- Pow Vow each night at the lead hitch.
- Wagon Train operates by "Rules of the
Read" - available with registration forms.
- Shuttle service available to move support
vehicles daily.
- No rides sold or registrations accepted after
8PM Friday, June 7, 2002, at Pollock Pines.
- Water available.
- Persons who wish to ride as passengers will
be given special help and referral to Teamsters with seat space. Passengers
may NOT move from wagon to wagon during the trip.
- Teamsters usually charge $15 per day to help
subsidize their expenses; this is in addition to the daily $15 registration
fee. (Registration for the entire trip is $100)
All persons must register
Full trip registration $100
Daily Registration $15
Immediate Family Plan - not to exceed $300
Contact the Highway 50 Association
for more information:
Vi Tara, Event Coordinator (530)
644-3761
Diana Newborn, Wagon Master (530) 677-2871
Email: tophandranch@aol.com
"Jerkline Annie" Radney, Secretary (916) 383-9695
Email: jackradney@aol.com
Jeanette Smart, Membership (530) 823-6960
Highway 50 Association
P.O. Box 454
Placerville, CA 95667
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Itinerary Subject to Change ***
Related Links:
Placerville Downtown Association
www.placerville-downtown.org
Heritage Singers
www.heritagesingers.com
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