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Proudly Presented it's 24th Annual
2007 Roy Rogers Festival
Portsmouth,
May 30 - June 2, 2007
Ramada
711 2nd St
Portsmouth, OH
Phone: 740.354.7411
 Early Bird Reception
Wednesday 5/30/07 - Time: 8:00pm (Many came early and joined us for a fun-filled evening! The 2007 Roy Rogers Festival *Early Bird Reception*. The Roy Rogers Festival proudly featured the widely acclaimed "STONEYBROOKE BAND" in the Hospitality Center, 'Poolside', at the newly renovated Ramada Inn. Band members included: Tom Dobbins on bass, Dan Mahoney played the rhythm guitar and dulcimer and Rick Ruggles on the guitar. Joining them on lead vocals was the super talented and award winning Donna Cunningham. Hundreds saddled up their horses and rode into town for the 2007 Roy Rogers Festival. It's never too early to saddle up your horse and make plans for the *2008 Roy Rogers Festival*, Portsmouth, OH the Ramada. Don't miss the 2008 Early Bird Reception!!) Movie & TV Stars in Person
(Stage, Screen and Television - See your favorite western stars up front and personal. We have some of your favorites this year at the Roy Roger Festival). Autographs and Photos with the Stars
(Use the nice Roy Rogers Festival program and collect all of the Guest Stars and Entertainers autographs. Then have someone snap a picture of you and your favorites and you have very special souvenirs from the Roy Rogers Festival). Western Movies On the Big Screen
(We watched Roy & Trigger, Dale, Gabby, Pat Brady, the Sons of the Pioneers, plus other favorite B-Western Stars on the big screen mornings and afternoon). This year we experienced a record in the Movie Room watching Roy & Dale and other B-Western movies.) "Out California Way" "The Big Trail" - John Wayne Thursday Afternoon - 5/31/07 "Cowboy & the Senorita" "The Golden Stallion" Friday Morning - 6/1/07 "Apache Rose" "In Old Caliente" Friday Afternoon - 6/1/07 "Bells of San Angelo" "Utah" Saturday Morning - 6/2/07 "Trigger Jr." "My Pal Trigger" A Premier Event: "Bells of Coronado", the full length Roy Rogers & Dale Evans movie was shown on the huge screen at the newly restored "Columbia Music Hall" Thursday, May 31, 2007). Collectors & Dealer Memorabilia Room
(Featured a large selection of posters, lobby cards, stills, comics, films, video tapes, toys, books, magazines, audio tape & records, CD's, autographs & etc). Great Entertainment(Some of the best talent around entertained us during the festival; including Country Music's Col. Bill Sanders; along with award-winning Donna Cunningham and Jennifer Phillips. We had the multi-talented "StoneyBrooke Band", along with the unique talents of Donny Boggs performing his special blend of music. Col. Bill Sanders' "Traditional Country Band" had you singing right along with them. A special treat this year was the *Saturday Night Jamboree;*, featuring the "Pure Country Band" performing in the Columbia Music Hall Friday evening, June 1, 2007 at 7:00pm.) Hospitality Center with Great Food
(Great food was in abundance all four nights in the Hospitality Center. Many volunteers from the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Collectors Association and thier friends provided the delicious food desserts). Luncheon with the Stars
Friday 6/1/07 - Time: 1:00pm (A large crowd of western fans joined our Guest Stars for a leisurely and scrumpious luncheon together. After a fine meal, many questions were asked of the Screen, Stage & Television Stars. We all shared some memorable and lasting moments with some of the best people ever!) Costume Contest
Saturday 6/2/07 - Time: 1:00pm Western fans came dressed in costume as their favorite western character out of the 'Old West, a live or fictional character out of American History'. Prizes given to the best character in the two catagories. Stars were judges for the contest. Western Music Concert Friday Evening
(A premier event for the *Roy Rogers Festival*) (The newly restored and luxurious" "Columbia Music Hall" hosted the "Western Music Concert", June 1, 2007. "THE SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE", featuring the "Pure Country Band" , with their country and true western music sound headlined the Friday evening performance. Joining them was Special Guest, DONNA CUNNINGHAM). If you weren't among the elite group of music fans who had unforgettable time, you sure missed a spectactular music experience in the newly rejuvenated Columbia Music Hall during the 2007 Roy Rogers Festival). Grand Banquet with the Stars
Scioto Room - Saturday 6/1/07 - Time: 7:00pm (Western fans came dressed in their best western duds and shared an elegant meal with the Guest Stars. We all enjoyed the companionship of our Roy and Dale Extended Family Members durin'g the 2007 Roy Rogers Festival. We had the pleasure of visiting with alot of wonderful folks for a few days.) * The 'Grand Banquet with the Stars' meal was prepared and served by the fine folks at Damon's Restaurant, conveniently located in the Ramada).* BY DONNA CUNNINGHAM & DONNY BOGGS clap their hands and tap their feet to the outstanding performances. Auction Finale
(Right after Donna's and Donny's performances, many fans bidded on quality items. Some items were rare. Proceeds from the auction goes toward the Roy Rogers Scholarship Fund). Ray Elridge, a local Portsmouth, OH Roy & Dale fan was the bidder of a very Special Painting. He and his wife Marie became the proud owners of a framed, numbered print of the Roy Rogers' Boyhood Home by Portsmouth, OH native, George Little, signed by Roy Rogers himself. * Nightly Entertainment * Hospitality Center - Nightly | ||||||||
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(Information on the Roy Rogers Scholorship Fund may be viewed on the Roy Rogers Scholarship page).
Schedule of Events
for the 2007 Roy Rogers Festival * Guest Stars arrive. Dealers begin arriving late afternoon and start setting up. * Festival Registration Room opens at 4:00pm. Pre-registration packets and tickets may be picked up. RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Early Bird Reception: Hospitality Center - 8:00pm (Hopefully all Guest Stars will have arrived by then). Food & Entertainment at poolside). Entertainment: The performing "Stoneybrooke Band" is a group of musicians, singer/songwriters from southern, OH. Rick Ruggles & Dan Mahoney of the original "Saturday Night Jamboree" band have teamed up with bassist Tom Dobbins, to bring to the public a variety of country, western, folk, and gospel music. The group is committed to keep traditional American music alive and bring this music to the forefront for your listening pleasure. In addition, it's just plan fun and entertaining. Donna Cunningham, of Lucasville, Ohio will be the featured vocalist. Thursday * Registration Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Full length Roy Rogers Movie - 6:30pm Newly restored "Columbia Music Hall" * Hospitality Center: 8:00 pm - 11:00pm. (Food and Entertainment at poolside). Entertainment: How lucky we are to have "Colonel Bill Sanders & the Traditional Country Band", with Larry Timberlake Sr. on lead guitar and fiddle. Larry Timberlake Jr. on the bass guitar with special multi-talented guest performers, Donny Boggs and Kaleb Wright and award-winning, lovely Jennifer Phillips. 
Click on photo to enlarge. How fitting to have Colonel Bill Sanders band play for the Roy Rogers Festival because Roy Rogers and the Colonel were the best of friends and Colonel Bill has played for Roy in his living room in Apple Valley. You are sure to enjoy a wonderful evening of Portsmouth's finest entertainment. Friday * Registration Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 5:00pm. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Luncheon with Guest Stars: Poolside - 1:00 pm. * Western Music Concert - 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Roy Rogers Festival, along with the beautiful Columbia Music Hall in cooperation with Scottie King Productions, proudly present, the "THE SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE", featuring the "Pure Country Band" at the Columbia Music Hall . They will delight you with "pure country and western music" for the whole family. Band Members: Scottie King: Producer and Director. Rick Ruggles: Bandleader and guitar Dan Mahoney: Rhythm guitar and dulcimer Jessica Bills: Banjo Kim Browning: Bass Chris Davis: Fiddle Sherri Kelley: Back up vocals Mary Ellen Smith: Vocals Dave Morrison: Steel guitar John Thornsbury: Vocals and guitar Brent Williams: Drums Tom Dobbins: Vocals Chip Thompson: Keyboard. SPECIAL GUESTS: Mike Hutchinson -Vocals, and award winning Donna Cunningham - Vocals (for this show only). Come see this outstanding group perform at the 832 Gallia Street Portmouth, OH * Hospitality Center: 8:00pm - 11:00pm . (Food & Entertainment at poolside). Saturday * Registration Room: 9:00am - 12:00 noon. RRDECA Memberships will be on sale. * Collectors & Dealers Memorabilia Room: 9:00am - 3:00pm. * Movie & Film Room will be open in morning and afternoon, with movie schedules posted. * Costume Contest: Poolside - 1:00pm. * Grand Banquet with Guest Stars - Scioto Room - 7:00pm. * Special Performance: Donna Cunningham & Donny Boggs will follow right after the Grand Banquet. * Auction Finale to follow Donna Cunningham & Donny Boggs's Concert and the Grand Banquet. * Return to Hospitality Center: 10:00pm -12:00 midnight (more Food & Entertainment at poolside). *************************
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