1971-09-01 00:00:00
First Annual Charlotte Frontier Days
A parade, rodeo, arts and crafts show, and queens contest were held at the first festival. The profits this year were donated for bleachers at the high school.
1972-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
Saloon started at the armory; Board of Directors upgrades to 15 members; Firemen took control of rodeo
1975-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
Wilma Campbell's Dancing Deputies are added; profits of Frontier Days go to the planting of 42 locust trees downtown; 1978-Oak Park entertainment was added; 1979-Frontier Days Queen's First Float
1980-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
1980-First woman General Chairperson elected; 1981- Two Grand Marshals elected; profits funded Oak Park gazebo; 1983-Silver Slipper Riverboat Dance Hall added; 1985- Living History Encampment
1986-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
A 1988 time capsule was made and sealed for year 2013; New Queen's float, lots of profits went to Library Project; Amateur Talent Show was added in 1991; Arts and Crafts expanded down Lawrence Ave.
1993-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
Dolson Buggy, built in Charlotte, was used in fair; some profits contributed to the "Welcome to Charlotte" statue and sign; Fireworks became a highlight; Karaoke Contest added
2001-09-01 00:00:00
Frontier Days
Added the Petting Zoo, Penny Scramble, Duck Race, and Bed Race; Contests included window decorating, sidewalk art, and pizza-eating; Live Life iNspired 5k race began