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| In honor of our former transportation officer Ray Eldridge, who passed away in December 2008, we had a very special team from the Scioto County Sheriff's Office, transporting our Guest Stars. We scheduled the arrival and departure times of each Guest Star's arrival and departure, so the drivers only had to make one or two trips to the airports, and then back for the stars return flight home. The Roy Rogers Festival committee commends these fine officers for their assistance in picking up the stars at the airports, and then making the return trip back for their flight home.    
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| The official security officers for the 2009 Roy Rogers Festival were Marshall Jim Grant and his son, Deputy Mike Grant. They made sure everyone conducted themselves properly in a safe, pleasant manner and made sure those aunery ombres stayed out of town. They did have their hands full a few times, but mainly, their role as peace officers were easily maintained.
The Roy Rogers Festival Committee appeciates your dedicated service and say "Many Thanks Pardners" for a fantastic job! |
Early-Bird Reception Wednesday - June 3, 2009 8:00pm |
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| Roy Rogers and Dale Evans fans came early for a fun-filled evening for the "Early-Bird Reception" on Wednesday evening, June 3rd. There were lots of food and we all had a chance to meet and visit with our honored guest stars and special guests on a more person level. This year was very special as we celebrated the 26th Anniversary and beginning of the next 25 years for our Roy Roy Rogers Festival. We welcomed a great line-up of guest stars and special guests to help celebrate the occasion.
The 2009 Roy Rogers Festival *Early-Bird Reception* featured the many talents of festival regular, Bill Sanders. Col. Bill sang with much feeling and straight from the heart, as he performed each song in the Hospitality Center, 'Poolside'. We all enjoyed the entertainment while getting acquainted with other Roy and Dale fans, and rekindled those friendships we established in previous years at the annual Roy Rogers Festival. You missed out if y'all weren't at the 2009 Early-Bird Reception and the first evening of the "Roy Rogers Festival Family Reunion".  
Reception. some of our guest stars.   entertainment. and Roy Rogers Festival family.  
Enjoying the company of fellow Roy and Col. Bill is singing "King of The Cowboys, Dale fans. the song Dusty Rogers wrote for his dad.   for the ladies. singing his songs for the fans, at the Early-Bird Reception and the annual Roy Rogers Festival. |
 
KG and The Ranger 
"KG and The Ranger"  
 
Jon Patterson 
Jon Patterson  
Jon Patterson Col. Bill Sanders
Bill Sanders  
Bill Sanders |
 
Roy and Dale fans browzed the Memorabilia - Collectors - Dealers Room daily. There were a variety of goods and wares for them to choose from. They checked out each table very carefully, to be certain they found the "right deals" for them.
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Branding Iron Western Shop B-Western Collectables Wanda Butler, Owner Bob & Jane Carman, Owners  
Larry Maddy Memorabilia Wallace Memorabilia Larry Maddy, Owner Bob & Connie Wallace, Owners  
Tonto's Austill's Memorabilia Sampson's Collectibles John Phipps, Owner Anita & Sam Austill, Owners Hal Sampson, Owner  
with Rosalyn Patterson  
John "Tonto" Phipps Robert Hinkle  
James Hampton Dale Berry  
Anne Lockart KG and The Ranger |
Friday - June 5, 2009 1:00pm |
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| Festival Chairman, LaRue Horsley: Welcoming Roy and Dale fans to the 2009 Roy Rogers Festival Luncheon with the Stars. |
Special Guest: Retired Professor & Author Master of Ceremony, Ray White  
"Tonto" Phipps, Robert Hinkle, Ray White, "Tonto" Phipps, Robert Hinkle, Ray White, Dodie Rogers-Patterson, Dale Berry, Dodie Rogers-Patterson, Dale Berry, KG & KG & The Ranger. The Ranger.  
Phipps. Rogers-Patterson.  
Dodie Rogers-Patterson, Dale Berry. |
Friday - June 5, 2009 3:00pm |
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Tracy Park - Portsmouth, OH Friday afternoon, Roy Rogers attendess and the town of Portsmouth came out to enjoy the "free concert" in Tracy Park, located in downtown Portsmouth.
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Jon Patterson 
Col. Bill Sanders  
 
Jon Patteson  
 
Shortcut Curly 
KG teaching John Phipps "Tonto" how to spin a lariat.   Shortcut Curly up to no good.< BR>
KG and The Ranger  
More cowboy music by KG and The Ranger |
Saturday - June 6, 2009 1:00pm |
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| Costume Contest Judges: Roy and Dale's son-in-law, Jon Patterson; festival regular and fan, Connie Ison; Memorabilia Dealer who has attended all twenty-six Roy Rogers Festivals and the birthday parties from the very beginning, Sam Austill.
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John Phipps as "Tonto", Mandy Whitescarver as "Cat Ballou" and Jared Austin as "Lash LaRue".  
  
Gary McGinn as "Roy Rogers"
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Saturday - June 6, 2009 7:00pm 
 
 
 
 
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY 
"KG and the Ranger" A Fresh Spin On Classic Cowboy Music "2009: Celebrating 20 Years Performing Together" KG and the Ranger performed a very Special Concert, directly following the Grand Banquet. A huge crowd was on hand to enjoy the fabulous talents of KG and The Ranger. Their stupendous yodeling in harmony was sure heaven. They brought back fond memories of the singing cowboys of the silver screen in their Special Performance. |  
 
 
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The 2009 Roy Rogers Festival Photos are courtesy of the Official Roy Rogers Festival Photographers, Don & Garnet Davis and Roy Rogers Festival Webmaster, ~Buffalo Gal~.
All Rights Reserved. |
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For information on the Roy Rogers Festival:
740.259.1195 or 740.574.8171
| Roy Rogers Festival
c/o Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Collectors Association P.O. Box 1166 Portsmouth, OH 45662 |
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