SLICK HILLS FOUNDATION

42nd Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival


Schedule of Events

THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. -- Flea Market begins set-up, open after set-up
12:00 p.m. -- Slick Hills Foundation will start purchasing snakes
6:00 p.m. -- Sam’s Amusement opens. Get a discounted wrist band. Sold by the Slick Hills Foundation (weather permitting)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. -- Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and Fried Snake Shack - open.
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. -- Free Entertainment by Jared Rosin & The Shuffle
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FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. -- Flea Market Open
9:00 a.m. -- Registration on stage for the 10 a.m. Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 a.m. -- Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. -- Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and Fried Snake Shack, open.
1:00 p.m. -- Registration on stage for the 2 p.m. Guided Snake Hunt
2:00 p.m. -- Guided Snake Hunt
4:00 p.m. -- Free Entertainment with Kowboy Kal near stage
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. -- Copen Mathews
6:00 p.m. -- Sam’s Amusement open - get a discounted wrist band sold by Sam’s Amusement Park
Rattlesnake
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. -- Flea Market Open
9:00 a.m. -- Registration on stage for the 10 a.m. Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 a.m. -- Guided Snake Hunt; Sam’s Amusement open 10:00 a.m. - Purchase tickets at Carnival booth.
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. -- Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and Fried Snake Shack, open.
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. -- Free Entertainment by Myron Beeson
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. -- Men’s Fancy War Dance Competition
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. -- Verla Thompson Memorial Women’s Competition
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. -- Free Entertainment with Kowboy Kal near stage
1:00 p.m. -- Registration on stage for 2:00 p.m. Guided Hunt
1:15 - 2:00 p.m. -- Danielle Carson
2:00 p.m. -- Guided Snake Hunt
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. -- Free Entertainment by Tito Lindsey
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SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. -- Church Service on stage.
10:00 a.m. -- Flea Market Open.
11:00 - 5:00 p.m. -- Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and  Fried Snake Shack open
11:00 a.m. -- Registration on stage for 12 p.m. Guided Snake Hunt.
12:00 p.m. -- Sam’s Amusement open - Purchase tickets at the carnival booth or purchase wrist bands.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. -- Free Entertainment by Dalby Family
4:00 p.m. -- Free Entertainment Kowboy Kal near stage.
5:00 p.m. -- Conclusion
Rafter G Bulls, Barrels & Bronc’s
SATURDAY APRIL 18TH & SUNDAY APRIL 19TH  2026
2:00 p.m.
Apache Rodeo Arena

Bulls, Barrels, Mutton Bustin, Open Barrels, Open Bulls, Open Bronc Riding, Women’s Pro Bull Riding, Mini Bronc Riding, Mini Bull Riding, Bull Team Competition

Books Open April 1, 2026

Mickey Gaines - 580-699-9451
Suzanne Gaines - 580-699-9450