Annie Oakley Festival

A marksmanship contest open to young ladies ages 12-19.  The winner will receive a cash prize and become the face of the festival until the next year!
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Each contestant will shoot the same BB gun, provided by the Festival Committee, starting from a distance of 25 feet and increasing by 5 feet each round.
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To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us.  
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For the rules, please visit the Contest Page.

The Annie Oakley Center Foundation is pleased to announce its “Annie’s Memorial Shoot” to be held on Friday — in conjunction with this year’s Annie Oakley Festival. “Classic Annie” and “Classic Frank” shooting competitions are open to women and men who are 19 years or older. Each participant will have the opportunity to shoot like Annie Oakley or her marksman husband, Frank Butler. Competitors will be provided with a BB gun, BBs, target balloons, and practice time. First prize winners receive $50 and second prize is $25.

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A costume contest open to children ages 3-5. 
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Contestants will be in costumes depicting Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill.  Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Most Photogenic.
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To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us.
*2025 Application Form Coming Soon!

Cowboy mounted shooting is a re-enactment of the old west 1880’s. It is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport. Competitors wearing two single action .45 caliber revolvers race against the clock through a variety of course patterns while firing at balloon targets.
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Demonstrations: 

• Friday – 6:00 PM (subject to change)

• Saturday – 12:00 PM (subject to change)

• Sunday – 10:00 AM (subject to change)

Demonstrators take aim at mechanical targets in a challenge to see who is the fastest draw in Western Ohio. 
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Demonstrations:

• Saturday – 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Sunday – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kick Axe Mobile Axe Throwing will be on the Annie Oakley Festival grounds Saturday and Sunday. There will be a tournament on Saturday and upon conclusion of that tournament, there will be an open throwing event. There is a possibility of
additional contests during the weekend.
 
Please stop by their area under the trees in front of the 4H Horse Arena, and stop by talk to the gentlemen there for more details.

• Friday — July 25, 2025

  • Jeff Hittle – 2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • Jared Walker Band – 5:00 – 7:00 pm

• Saturday – July 26, 2025

  • Spittin’ Image – 12:00 – 2:00 pm

  • Adam Liette – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

  • Caitlin Davis Band – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

• Sunday – July 27, 2025

  • Mandy (Neff) Rismiller – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your classic car, truck, or other vehicle for all to see!
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Entry fee is $10, and the contest is open to the general public.  Enter in person the day of the show.
 

• Registration 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Judging begins at 12:00 PM

For more info, please visit the Contest Page.

Registration will be completed at the Annie Oakley Festival prior to the Kiddie Tractor Pull starting.  Forms will be available at the Trailer for the Kiddie Tractor Pulls. 
 

• Sign Up – 2:00 PM

• Pull Time – 3:00 PM

   
For more info, please visit the Contest Page.

Dog races open all small dogs.  Heats will be organized as needed depending on how many dogs are entered.
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There's also a costume contest and an owner/pet look-alike contest; these are open to all breeds!
 

• Sign Up – 12:00 PM

• Costume Contest (any breed) – 12:30 PM

• Race time to follow Costume Contest conclusion

For the rules and entry form, please visit the Contest Page.