The Sandhill Kid

06/14/2026

We are putting together the final pieces of planning for the 42nd Annual Wiegert Prairie Fall Fest and we have a few vendor spots still available.

We are excited to welcome back so many of our previous years vendors (more info on them coming soon 😉).

But if you have an cool and unique product and would like to be a vendor at our event give us a call today at 712-335-4395.

06/14/2026

Everett and The Sandhill Kid Celebrating Flag Day!!

06/12/2026

One of the highlights of Frontier Days 2026 was listening to The Sandhill Kid share traditional folk music throughout the village. 🎶

His performance of a classic American folk favorite helped transport visitors back in time and added to the authentic frontier atmosphere that made this year’s event so special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Frontier Days 2026 and helped make our “Passport to the Past” theme a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!

06/07/2026

Come on out to the Fort!!!

The song Jingle Jangle Jingle was written for and introduced in the 1942 film The Forest Ranger. All forest fire footage in the film was shot in Lakeview, O...

06/05/2026

Come join the fun at Frontier Days this weekend!
Gated Open at 4:00pm
Opening Ceremony at 5:00 pm

06/02/2026

Saddle up Boys and Girls the Sandhill Kid is ridin' to town with some Tall Tales and Songs guaranteed to lighten your load and put a smile on your face.
The work of the day is play at Frontier Days in Fort Dodge, Iowa

05/30/2026

🎉🤠 FRONTIER DAYS FAMILY 4-PACK GIVEAWAY! 🤠🎉

Want to experience Frontier Days 2026 at the Fort Museum & Frontier Village with family or friends?

We’re giving away a Family 4-Pack of wristbands to one lucky winner!

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Join us June 5–7 for a weekend packed with history, entertainment, living history demonstrations, great food, family activities, live music, and unforgettable memories!

🎟 Prize: Family 4-Pack Admission Passes
📅 Winner announced Thursday, June 4 at 8:00 PM

Good luck, and we’ll see you at Frontier Days 2026!



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One entry per person. Must be 18 years or older. Winner will be selected at random from eligible comments and contacted via Facebook Messenger. Winner must respond within 24 hours or a new winner may be selected.

05/14/2026

Had some fun singing songs and telling stories today at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab Center! Thank You- every one for singing along! Happy Birthday Cindy 🎉🎉

01/30/2026

Our 2026 Frontier Days season planning is going on and we are pleased to announce our theme - Passport to the Past!
this year, the Frontier Days committee is honoring Ron Newsum posthumously as our 2026 Grand Marshal. His dedication, community service and actions to recognize veterans through the Honor Flight program are truly characteristics that deserve this honor.

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12/31/2025

Here's to the New Year, where we promise to be better, wiser, and more truthful, but mainly we will just promise not to be as big of a liar as we were last year.