59th Pioneer Days Starts Rocking Fri. With Live Concert

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It is time once again for Daniels County’s Pioneer Town to come to life as the area celebrates the 59th annual Pioneer Days & Antique Show this weekend at Pioneer Town on Scobey’s west side.

Action begins Friday, June 27, when the Ikons of Rock/Snake Oil outdoor musical concert, dubbed “One Ultimate Performance,” goes live on the south end of Pioneer Town. It features performers playing the part of Cher, Alice Cooper, Heart, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, KISS, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Pat Benatar, Rob Zombie, Van Halen, Vixen and more.

The persona of the original artists is bang on and a high energy performance in full costumes with props makes these performers over-the-top incredible.

The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and soon after the band Sideways performs live as the opening act.

A food wagon and beer garden will be on site. Limited seating is available so concert-goers have the option of bringing one’s own lawn chair. Children under 8 years of age accompanied by an adult get in free.

The next day, on Saturday, June 28, the 20-acre Pioneer Town village comes to life with all kinds of fun stuff and interesting local history being on display.

The event is sponsored by the Daniels County Museum Association (DCMA).

Pioneer Days, portraying early 20th century homestead life, begins Saturday morning and ends late Sunday afternoon.

The Knights of Columbus Thresherman’s Breakfast in the cook cars on the north end of Pioneer Town features all-you-can-eat pancakes with maple and/ or chokecherry syrup along with sausage, orange juice and coffee. It runs from 7 a.m. to noon, both Saturday and Sunday (use the north entrance).

Other food options are available on Saturday and Sunday.

The gates to Pioneer Town open at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday and admission is free.

Throughout the day one can explore the exhibit buildings, including the oneroom school house, general store, fire department, lawyer’s office, post office, barber shop, woman’s shop and bank (with the two-headed calf on display). Also on the agenda are blacksmith demonstrations, the Frontier Club car show, all-day antique tractor pull (1960 or older) on the north end of Main Street, stationary engine display and barrel-train rides for kids rolling down the “tracks.” Concessions and the Dirty Shame Saloon open at 10 a.m. and the black powder shoot goes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Who knows, but maybe some bad guys, and a girl named Bonnie, might attempt to rob the Dirty Shame Saloon again. Last year it happened at 12:30 p.m. and the robbers, who attempted to flee after the theft, were chased down by a police car and apprehended, led to the Pioneer Town jail.

The first Dirty Shame Show in the historic Rex Theatre opens its curtain at 1 p.m. It features musical ensembles, the Dirty Shame Belles and their chorus-line dance routines, the Dixieland Jazz Band, which begins playing 30 minutes prior to show time, and comedy skits.

In between shows is the car and tractor parade starting at 3 p.m.

Show tickets can be purchased at the visitor’s center today (Thursday, June 26) and Friday, June 27, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. or by calling 487-5965. Rush tickets can be purchased at the Rex Theatre box office starting one-half hour before each show.

Sign-up Saturday for a Tractor Fun Run beginning at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Dirty Shame Saloon with the actual fun run starting at 6 p.m. on both days.

In case of a severe storm warning go inside the Tractor Display Building on the south end of Pioneer Town or to the block building on the north end.

Don’t forget to make time to visit the DCMA visitor center, which is the light brown building across Golf Course Road from the north-end cook cars. One can view displays such as the military room, Peerless School room, baseball, golf, Peerless Pirates and railroad sections, to name a few. One can also purchase souvenirs, history books, t-shirts and more while at the visitor center.

As for the Sunday, June 29, Pioneer Days & Antique Show schedule, it’s the same as Saturday except there is no Tractor Fun Run.

The 60th annual Pioneer Days & Antique Show is scheduled for June 27-28, 2026.

Here is the schedule for this weekend’s 59th annual Pioneer Days & Antique Show:

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 5:30 p.m. — Gate opens for the night’s musical concerts, with the Sheridan County band Sideways being the opening. act followed by the main attraction Ikons of rock-Snake Oil.

7 p.m. — The main event features the musicians of Ikons of rock-Snake Oil. The outdoor musical concert is on south end of Pioneer Town, use south gate, which opens at 5:30 p.m. Beer garden will be available. Bring your lawn chair.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 7 a.m. to 12 noon — Knights of Columbus Thresherman’s Breakfast in the cook cars on the north end of Pioneer Town.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Gates open to Pioneer Town, free admission.

All day — Dirty Shame Saloon open throughout the day, visitor center open, exhibit buildings open, blacksmith demonstrations, Frontier Club Car Show, stationary engine display, barrel train ride for kids.

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Black Powder Shoot, west side.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Concessions open. Dirty Shame Saloon open.

12:30 p.m. — Robbery at the Dirty Shame Saloon.

1 p.m. — Dirty Shame Show, Rex Theatre.

2:30 p.m. — Robbery at the Dirty Shame Saloon with a hot pursuit to follow.

3 p.m. — Car and tractor parade.

4 p.m. — Dirty Shame Show, Rex Theatre.

5:30 p.m. — Sign up for Tractor Fun Run in front of Dirty Shame Saloon (Saturday only).

6 p.m. — Tractor Fun Run.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Same schedule as Saturday (except there is no Tractor Fun Run at 6 p.m.).

Delton Pfeiffer Service June 26

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Memorial services for Delton Loy Pfeiffer, 67, of Scobey will be 11 a.m.Thursday, June 26, at the Redstone Community Center. He died November 27, 2024 at the Sidney Health Center.

SAFI/SOLBERG SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS THIS YEAR ….

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SAFI/SOLBERG SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS THIS YEAR are (center) Ryan Halverson who received $2500 and Lauryn Nasby $1000. They were awarded their scholarships at the SAFI (Scobey Alumni Foundation, Inc.) by SAFI president Charley Hawbaker at its annual meeting on June 22. Each applicant must submit a plan a business or agriculture endeavor that will provide a service or product unique to the area.

Other business included election of directors and officers. Jodi Willis and Lacey Southland were reelected for their second term. Michael Crandell termed out and Drew Baldry was elected. Officers were reelected Charley Hawbaker- President; Shalice Maldonado-VP;

Lawren Olson-Secretary; and Jedd Lekvold-Treasurer.

Cliff Hagfeldt Service June 26

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A memorial service for Cliff Hagfeldt of Scobey will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at the Scobey School large gym.

Cliff, 88, died November 18, 2024 at DMHC..

Mikel Tong Graveside

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A celebration of life for Mikel Tong will be Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. at the D.C. Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Nemont Friendship Room. He died September 26, 2014.

SHS All-Class Reunion, Baseball Reunion; Concert, Live Music Uptown & So Much More

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Scobey will be buzzing with activity June 26–29 as the Scobey Schools All-Class Reunion rolls into town alongside Pioneer Days, the Scobey Blues Baseball Reunion, and a full lineup of music, food, and community fun.

Thursday opens with lunch served during Hospital Dog Days all kinds o f specialty hot dogs (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) and food from the Fire Department at the Beacon lot starting at 6 p.m. Banger Bingo and food trucks round out the evening at the brewery.

Friday brings school tours, class gatherings across town, and the first of the Scobey Blues Reunion presentations— This Is Baseball Country—from 2 to 5 p.m. at Richardson Theatre. See book review of “Blues of Summer” by Joe Puckett on page 6. The big night event is the “Ikons of Rock” concert at the Museum grounds, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday kicks off early with the 7 a.m. Tower Hill Walk/Run and overlapping breakfasts at the fire hall and museum grounds. More school tours, food vendors, and class reunions follow throughout the day. The Scobey Blues Reunion continues with Field of Dreams at the ballpark from 1–4:30 p.m. Live music begins at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street with the Big Coulee Band, followed by the Barstool Races at Banjo’s at 4 p.m. and a street dance with the Plowed Under Band at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk at the ballpark will cap off the day.

Sunday wraps things up with a final Thresherman breakfast, food trucks, mimosa sales at the brewery, and two more performances of the Dirty Shame Show.

Updated schedules more exact time lines, locations and class-specific events are available on page three in this issue and danielscountyleader. com. Or contact kimthievin406@gmail.com.

Scobey Schools

Thursday, June 26

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hospital Dog Days, serving on hospital’s south/Main street parking lot.

• Firemen serving chicken strips, fries, and pizza at the Beacon lot on Main starting at 6:00 p.m. until food is gone.

• 4-8 p.m. – Banger Bingo at the brewery.

• The Food Rush parked at the brewery.

Friday, June 27

• School Tours – Meet at High School front doors 10 a.m. with Larry Henderson 12 noon with Ronnalee Audet

• 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Bowls & Batter at Beacon lot on main; 5:30 p.m. to closing at Pioneer Town during the concert.

• “This is Baseball Country” presented by Scobey Blues Reunion – 2:00-5:00 pm at Richardson Theatre

• Pleasant Prairie Brewery open 2-9 p.m.

• Classes of 1959 & 1960 gathering at 3:30 p.m. at the Bud and Phyllis Kaul residence (402 5th Ave E) BYOB

• Class of 1966 gathering at Pat McDonnell residence starting at 4:30 p.m. (404 5th Ave E, Apt B); bring a lawn chair, BYOB

• Class of 1971 (and spouses) gathering at Don & Nancy Rush residence from 3 to 5 p.m. (305 Timmons); BYOB, bring a lawn chair; we have finger food and soft drinks, anyone bringing food, call Don 790-5295 or Nancy 790-5294

• Classes of 1979-80 meeting at Brewery at 3:00 p.m.

• Classes of 1989-90-91 meet and greet 3-6 p.m. at Phil and Sonya Southland residence (69 Hwy 5)

• Class of 1993 meet at Banjo’s at 4:00 p.m.

• Class of 2025 BBQ at 307 B Street

• Concert at Museum Grounds – “Snake Oil” Ikons of Rock – gate opens 5:30 p.m., Concert 7:00 p.m. (Contact the museum at 406-487-5965 for tickets or get at the gate.)

• The Food Rush after the concert at Beacon lot on Main.

Saturday, June 28

• 7:00 a.m. Tower Hill Walk/Run (6K) – gather at the park. Contact Colleen Drury 783-7840 or Betsy Kilgore 783-8385

• 7 – 9 a.m. – Bowls & Batter at Roseland Park for the Tower Hill Run; 11 a.m.- closing – at Beacon lot on main.

• Firemen’s Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. serving biscuits and gravy at the firehall.

• Thresherman Breakfast – 7 to noon – Museum grounds

• School Tours – Meet at High School front doors 10 a.m. with Larry Wahl 12 noon with Jamie Green

• Dirty Shame Show performances 1 & 4 p.m.

• “Field of Dreams” presented by Scobey Blues Reunion from 1:00-4:30 p.m. at Scobey Baseball Park

• 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Big Coulee Band on main street.

• The Food Rush at brewery parking lot during the day and Beacon lot on main in the evening.

• 4:00 p.m. Barstool Races register at Banjo’s – Calcutta before races – for more information call 406-688-8181.

• Brewery open 2-9 p.m.

• Class of 1974 at the airport 6 p.m. – Donald and Julie Trower’s camper, BYOB and potluck snacks.

• Class of 1975 at the Kenny Ferestad house (311 Robinson St); happy hour 4:00 p.m. BYOB; eat at 6ish. Feel free to come and reminisce.

• Class of 1976 gathering at Pat & Brenda Anderson residence at 5 p.m. (2 Second St); BYOB, bring a lawn chair

• Class of 1977 at 3:00 p.m.at the home of DuWayne Wilson (242 Spring Valley Rd). Come for burgers – you bring the beer! Message DuWayne if you plan to attend.

• Class of 1978 coffee get together from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Teresa Danelson’s back yard (507 Robinson St).

• Class of 1981 will have a potluck/BBQ at Liana Handy Handran’s. (Alternate location is Alan Danelson’s)

• Class of 2013 meet at 6 p.m. at the Golf Clubhouse. Bring $10 to pitch in for pizza. Kids Welcome

• Street Dance with Plowed Under Band 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. – bring a lawn chair

• Lion’s Club Fireworks at dusk, Scobey Ballpark

Sunday June 29

• Thresherman Breakfast – 7:00 to noon

• 9 a.m. – closing, Bowls & Batter at Pioneer Town.

• The Food Rush at brewery from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. selling mimosas at the brewery.

• Dirty Shame Show performances 1 & 4 p.m.

For more information contact Kim Thievin at kimthievin406@gmail.com

Death Notice Scott Heaton

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Scott Heaton, 76, of Carson City, Nevada died at home Thursday, June 19 from complications after surgery. He was the husband of Raynell (Miller) formerly of Scobey. Services are pending.

Things, Ideas & People . . .

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Small communities run on volunteers — especially during big weekends like this one.

In a town like Scobey — where the population hovers under 1,000 — things don’t “just happen.”

They’re built, baked, carried, set up, taken down, and cleaned up by people who live here. Or used to.

Or love someone who does.

This weekend, the Scobey Schools All-Class Reunion, Scobey Blues Reunion and Pioneer Days brings decades of graduates, their families, and visitors home to Daniels County. The itinerary alone could make your head spin — breakfasts, concerts, BBQs, historical presentations, class gatherings, fireworks, and even barstool races. Every one of those events takes time, planning, and elbow grease. And none of it works without volunteers.

They’re the ones making biscuits and gravy before most of us are awake. They’re the firemen man ning the grills. They’re setting up chairs for concerts and breaking them down after the last note fades.

They’re running the Dirty Shame Shows, organizing the class reunions, selling drink tickets, cooking pancakes, selling concert passes, and doing it all with a smile — often while taking vacation days from work.

In big cities, events like these are run by hired crews. Here? It’s your neighbors, your old teachers, your classmates, and your childhood babysitters.

They give not because they have to, but because they want to. That’s the heart of volunteerism — showing up, pitching in, and making your community shine.

Sure, it’s a reunion. It’s a celebration. But behind every pancake breakfast or street dance, someone is sweating the details so you don’t have to. So when you’re enjoying Snake Oil at the concert, or cheering during the barstool races, or catching up with old friends at a BBQ, take a moment to look around and say thank you.

Thank a fireman. Thank your local classmates. Thank the folks who put this entire weekend together. The beauty of small communities is that you don’t have to look far to find someone who gave their time to make something good happen — they’re probably standing right next to you.

In Daniels County, the spirit of our towns doesn’t come from its streets or buildings. It comes from the people who care enough to make something special.

So here’s to the volunteers. You’re not just part of the story. You are the story. -bb

HOSPITAL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

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The Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center board of directors will have a special meeting on Thursday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the hospital conference room in Scobey. All board meetings are open to the public.

Fishell-Plante Vows Spoken

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Teilor Fishell and Taylor Plante were married May 24, 2025 at the Pleasant Prairie Church south of Flaxville, MT with Pastor Charles Kelly officiating. The reception was at the Carter and Kristi Jensen Farm.

Teilor, daughter of Chad and Leigha Fishell of Scobey, was attended by maid of honor Emmie Fishell and bridesmaids Sophie Gore, Alondra Meza, and Jr. bridesmaid Willa Fishell. Lennyn Fishell was flower girl.

Taylor, son of Ron and Barb Plante was attended by best man Logan Hansen and groomsmen Hayden Vick and Owen Antonich. Rhett Hansen was ring bearer and ushers were Austyn Fishell and Aidan Fishell.