Cowboys Heroes & Friends Western Festival 2000 Travelogue
Thursday October 26th
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Thursday started early with a 10:00 AM show at the MGH Performing Arts Center as The Vigilantes greeted the school children from towns around Branson. Pictured are Mother Rushly holding Phillip with the Rushly girls - Deborah, Sarah, Ruby, Catherine, and Esther. The area children were introduced to Western Culture & Arts by R.W. Hampton performing his one man show "The Last Cowboy".
R.W. Hampton
R.W. Hampton after his show with Vigilantes' own Lottie Dawes ... AKA Miss Clara Chestnut
A 2:00 PM event showcased R.W. Hampton * Belinda Gail * Kent Rollins * Jim Musgrave * Cowboy Celtic
The 8:00 PM show topped off a day of entertainment with the Sons of the San Joaquin * Don Edwards * Waddie Mitchell * Rich O'Brien with Valerie
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As always the stars were very accessable after the show to talk, have pictures with and sign autographs. Kitt Kolt and Dusty Johnson are pictured with Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell poses with Vigilante President, G.W. Poe. Thursday was ELECTRIFYING and a lot of Western Entertainment was had by all.
