THE DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS EVENTS

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Events
Wednesday, August 10
SPONSORSHIP HOG ROAST – INVITATION ONLY
5:00-7:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South
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AMBASSADOR/JAMES GANG SCHOOL VISITS 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
GRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sechler Park
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 4:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
5th & Water Streets (valid ID req’d) BUTTON EVENT
7:00-9:00 p.m. Hitchville BUTTON EVENT
9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Trailer Trash BUTTON EVENT
WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions
5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South
CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street 5:00 p.m.
BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6:00 p.m.-MIDNIGHT
“VAUDEVESQUE” VARIETY SHOW
7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10
P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8:00 p.m. “Salute to the Troops”
American flags to first 1500 paid attendees.
Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Advance Reserved: $16 (sold at Dokmo)
General Admission: Adult $14, Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free
(sold at EconoFoods Northfield)
RODEO GROUNDS BEER GARDEN open before and after rodeo
(valid ID req’d)
KALEIDOSCOPE SQUARE DANCE CLUB 7:45 p.m.­-10:30 p.m.
On Division between 4th & 5th Streets
DJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 South
U12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org
for game times. BUTTON EVENT
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Ashlyn Paukert
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Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m. (run begins at 8:00 a.m.)
TRUCK & ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Registration: 7:00 a.m., Pull: 9:00 a.m
Jesse James Arena, Hwy 3 South BUTTON EVENT
VFW BREAKFAST 7:30-11:00 a.m. Children under 10 $4, Adults $8
NORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m Cannon River Walkway
ROYALTY RECEPTION 10:00 a.m. Northfield High School
CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona Streets
GRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sechler Park
CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street NOON-6:00 p.m.
BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-8:00 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-6:00 p.m. 5th & Water Streets
(valid ID req’d) Watch NFL Football beginning at noon, special appearance after the
Grand Parade by the “Minnesota Pipes & Drums.”
GRAND PARADE 2:00 p.m. Division Street
RESCUE SQUAD DUCK RACE 15 minutes after parade 4th Street Bridge
$5 tickets available at Bingo Stand. 1st place prize $1000, 2nd $300, 3rd $150.
DJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 South
U12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org
for game times. BUTTON EVENT
Bank Raid Re-Enactments
BUTTON EVENT = Buttons required for bleacher seating
408 Division Street
Friday 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. & 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
(Limited bleacher seating available for 12:30 raid)
Must have valid photo ID for
Entertainment Center and
Rodeo Beer Garden access
Information Booth
Bridge Square – maps and
updates on activities and events
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Vanessa Gonzalez
Sarah Spaulding
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JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR Northfield Middle School
Registration, 6:30 a.m. More info www.JesseJamesBikeTour.org
September
RAIDER DERBY Registration 7:30 a.m., Race begins 9:00 a.m.
7-11, 2016
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Soapbox car racing. 3rd & Orchard St. (Longfellow School).
AMBASSADORS CORONATION
More info, allison.watkins@ci.northfield.mn.us
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Admission $7; Children under 5 Free BUTTON EVENT
“25TH ANNIVERSARY” CAR SHOW
Sundowner Car Club 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Riverside Park
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Admission: $2, 15 and under free with paid adult
HORSESHOE HUNT
means you must have a 2016
BUTTON EVENT
Defeat of Jesse James Days button plus CRAFT SHOW 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Remember to register your button before the hunt.
admission, if applicable, to enter event
(Please read the rules and i­nstructions before hunting at
Central Park, 4th & Winona Streets
(ages 6 and up).
djjd.org/horse-shoe-hunt.)
KIDDIE PARADE 9:30 a.m. 6th & Division Streets
The purchase of a button helps pay for
VINTAGE BASEBALL (1870 Rules), Sibley Soccer Fields
costs of the celebration.
ednesday eptember
10:00 a.m. Northfield Silver Stars vs. Mankato Baltics
JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD AND NICOLAUS GUSTAVSON GRAVESIDE
11:30 a.m. Mankato Baltics vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club
MEMORIAL SERVICE
1:00 p.m. Northfield Silver Stars vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club
NOON Northfield Cemetery, South Division across from High School
GRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sechler Park
JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BANQUET
NORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL
6:30 p.m. (doors open 5:00 p.m.) Northfield Ballroom, Highway 3 North
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Cannon River Walkway
Prepaid Reservations BUTTON EVENT
CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street, 11:00 a.m.
$125 Pin Drawing, Auction of Defeat of Jesse James Days Collector Buttons
BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-MIDNIGHT
Numbers 1 through 5
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-1:00 a.m. 5th & Water Streets (valid ID req’d)
7:00-9:00 p.m. 8th Street Band BUTTON EVENT
hursday eptember
9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. 32 Below BUTTON EVENT
GOLF TOURNAMENT
P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO Free cowboy hat to first 300 paid kids admission.
2:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start
2:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South (Advance tickets sold at
Northfield Golf Club BUTTON EVENT
­EconoFoods). General Admission: Adult $14, Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER “Townie Night”
WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions
5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. 5th & Water Street (valid ID req’d)
5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South
6:00-8:00 p.m. Mark Allen BUTTON EVENT
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 6:30 p.m. (after final bank raid)
8:30-11 p.m. Climbin’ Budz BUTTON EVENT
400 Block Division Street. Alex Clark high energy comic juggler and Lizzy the Dream
GIDDY-UP HORSE RACES
Girl, hip hypnotist.
Registration 5:00 p.m. Premier Bank 5th & Washington BUTTON EVENT
VAUDEVESQUE VARIETY SHOW
*Button required for all participants*
7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10
CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street 5:00 p.m.
P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Hwy 3 South
6:00-10:00 p.m. “Wrist Band Night” See www.djjd.org for ticket sale locations
“GIVE CANCER THE BOOT” NIGHT A fundraiser for Northfield
PEDAL TRACTOR PULL 5:30 p.m. Between 4th & 5th Streets on Division
Hospital’s Breast Care and Infusion Centers, wear lavender, donate and show your
NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
support. Highway 3 South. Reserved: $16; General Admission: Adult $14,
Open House 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 408 Division St.
Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free. Miss Rodeo MN crowning prior to start of rodeo.
BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6:00 p.m.-Midnight
DJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 South
THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER Division between 5th & 6th Streets
U12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org
6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet local motorsport racing teams, family fun with autographs
for game times. BUTTON EVENT
and games.
VAUDEVESQUE VARIETY SHOW
unday eptember
7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10
JESSE JAMES 5K & 15K RUNS National Guard Armory
Board of Directors
Hayes Scriven Board Chairman ........... 507-645-9268
TJ Heinricy Committee Chairman....... 612-282-7560
Deb Anthony Treasurer........................ 612-986-4152
Margaret Haugen Secretary ................. 507-581-9311
Rebecca Peterson Director ...................507-649-0244
Bridgette Hallcock Director .................507-271-3262
Steve Wilson Director ...........................612-217-0401
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General Chairman – TJ Heinricy............. 612-282-7560
Ambassador Scholarship Program
Program Chair – Julie Eddy.................612-986-9418
VIP Reception – Abby Hoglin............... 952-687-1180
Candidates Chair – Shelley Brady.......952-237-9281
Appearance Coordinator
Julie Eddy ..........................................612-986-9418
Judges Coordinator – Julie Daley.......507-645-7819
Junior Chaperone – Katie Malecha.....507-581-7074
Junior Coronation – Tina Lemke.........612-227-8845
Princess for a Day – Allie Havner........507-581-9408
Katie Bell............................................651-245-6593
Antique Tractor Pull – Sid Kasper............ 612-483-3303
Arts & Crafts Riverfront Festival
Northfield Arts Guild................................ 507-645-8877
ASL Coordinator – Barb Budd.................. 507-663-0008
Bank Raid Emcee – Tim Freeland..............tim@djjd.org
Bank Raid Re-Enactments
Jane Moline............................................. 612-239-5484
Bee Traps – Felix Wilson............................ 651-955-6092
Bike Tour – Chris Heineman....... jessejamesbiketour.org
Brochures & Posters – Sandy Vesledahl... 507-645-6523
Barb Budd................................................ 507-663-0008
Button Sales
Northfield Sertoma – Dan Corbett........ 612-387-9678
College City Sertoma – Glee Stark........ 507-649-2208
$125 Pins – Andy Langehough................... 507-645-5123
Buses/Shuttle Bus – Jason Lemke............. 612-227-8846
Carnival – Steve Wilson.............................. 612-217-0401
Committee Photographer –
Bridgette Hallcock.......................................507-271-3262
Concessions – Jon Klemensen.................... 612-369-3635
hansonslawncare@gmail.com
Craft Shows
Gingerbread Shows................................. 651-457-8980
2 Harts Promotions..................................651-263-3116
Division Street Entertainment
Dusty Budd....................................................507-261-0887
Duck Raffle – Andrew Tussing������������������������ 507-581-1312
EMS Manager............................................. 507-646-1444
Entertainment Center
Chad Jenkinson.............................................612-616-2084
Chris Olson��������������������������������������������������� 612-986-1588
Dave Vesledahl��������������������������������������������� 612-247-5346
Gambling Committee Manager
Sheila Radtke........................................... 507-334-4484
Gator & Golf Cart Coordinator
Jeanne Schnobrich.................................. 507-650-9208
Giddy-Up Horse Races –
Johnna Harmer....................................... 507-581-6103
Give Cancer the Boot –
Rebecca Peterson.................................... 507-649-0244
Golf Tournament – Bob Winter................. 507-645-7395
Grand Parade – Robin Heinricy................ 612-328-9102
Heywood Banquet – Jeanne Schnobrich.. 507-650-9208
Hockey Tournament – Chris Sorenson�����612-353-7107
Allison Watkins����������������������������������������507-291-0464
Horseshoe Hunt – Tim Freeland................ 507-581-5038
Information Booth
Kathy Ness............................................... 507-581-9600
James-Younger Gang – Trip DeMann...... 507-301-8251
Jesse James Arena – Andrew Ziegler........ 612-483-1342
Kiddie Parade
Suzie Page................................................ 612-701-7582
Julie Odette.............................................. 952-334-0546
Legal Advisor – David Hvistendahl........... 507-645-9358
Media – Electronic
Wayne Eddy............................................. 507-581-6557
Media – Print
Lisa Peterson�������������������������������������������507-403-9103
Northfield Arts Guild................................. 507-645-8877
Northfield Historical Society –
Hayes Scriven...............................................507-645-9268
Northfield Posse – Jerry Skluzacek............ 507-645-0014
Parade Announcers – Wayne Eddy........... 507-663-0747
Beth Dahl/Jessica Paxton
Parade Banners/Signs – Steve Wilson...... 612-217-0401
Pedal Tractor Pull – Beth Dahle................ 507-645-0910
Portable Toilets & Trash – Mel Miller..... 612-703-2665
Raider Derby – Allison Watkins�����������������507-291-0464
Rodeo Coordinator
Herman Transburg.................................. 507-581-4225
Lynn Ziegler............................................. 507-581-0204
5K & 15K Runs – Candy Taylor................ 507-403-9755
School Visit Coordinator – Wayne Eddy.. 507-663-0747
Sound – Sandi Gerdes................................. 507-645-2290
Sponsorship Hog Roast –
Sandy Vesledahl....................................... 507-645-6523
Square Dance
Sheryl & Roger Trebelhorn.................... 612-245-8722
Sundowner Car Show
Larry & Joann Edwardsen..................... 507-645-9662
Thursday Night Thunder
Marty Gallagher...................................... 651-338-2392
Vintage Baseball – Dan Hagen.................. 507-786-3261
Waivers/Insurance Certificates
Nola Matheson............................................507-664-9622
Website Administrator – Tim Freeland......tim@djjd.org
Western Style Steak Fry
Cannon Valley Lions............................... 507-301-3339
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AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
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Tourist Information
Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce
507-645-5604 • 800-658-2548
www.visitingnorthfield.org
American Sign Language Interpreted Raids: Friday 6:00 p.m.,
Saturday 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.
(for ASL, check in at Info Booth 20 minutes before re-enactment)
Spanish Interpretation Script available at all raids
visit the Info Booth or scan QR code below
Northfield Historical Society Bank Site & Museum
408 Division Street 507-645-9268, www.nothfieldhistory.org
See website for admission prices.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee reserves the right to reschedule, postpone or cancel
any event without prior notice. Copyright 2016 Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee Inc., a
non-profit organization.
2016
Joseph Lee Heywood
Distinguished Service
Award ­Recipient
Nola Matheson
The heroes that day were many: J.S. Allen, the merchant who first sounded the alarm;
A.R. Manning, who shot a horse, wounded Cole Younger and killed William Chadwell
using only a single shot rifle; Henry Wheeler, who killed Clell Miller and wounded
Bob Younger with an old Army carbine he found in the lobby of the Dampier Hotel;
and the one who gave the most that day, Joseph Lee Heywood, who died because he
wouldn’t open the bank vault and betray the trust of the owners of the bank. It is the
extraordinary courage of these ordinary men that we honor on the weekend after Labor
Day each year.
Joseph Lee Heywood
“Faithful Unto Death”
The heroes were many
It lasted but seven minutes and when it was over, two of the robbers lay dead on the street with two more
badly wounded. As the remaining six ruffians fled to the south and west, the largest manhunt in the history of
these United States was being organized. Frank and Jesse James were not caught after the botched raid, but the
Younger brothers were captured and Charlie Pitts was killed after a furious gun battle near Madelia,
Minnesota, two weeks later.
Defeat comes swiftly
Meanwhile, out on the street, local citizens began to arm themselves when one of their merchants discovered
the robbery in progress. Upon this discovery, two of the gang members sprang to their saddles and began firing
their pistols and yelling for all to leave the area or be shot. This forced the three remaining robbers to enter the
fray. The first to fall was a Swedish immigrant named Nicholas Gustafson, who remained on the street, not
understanding English. Gustafson was wounded in the head and died several days later.
The scene on the street
On a bright and sunny Thursday in September of 1876, eight bandits rode into Northfield intent on robbing the
First National Bank. The date was September 7 and the time was 2:00 p.m. Later it would be called “a textbook James-Younger bank robbery,” and it began with three of their number entering the bank and
announcing that this was a holdup. The desperadoes ordered the three bank employees to open the safe but
were told that the door was locked and couldn’t be opened.
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The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee would
like to thank the following businesses and individuals
for making the 2016 celebration a huge success!
Major Contributors – $3,000+
Bridgette Hallcock
Photography
Carleton College
College City Beverage
Dokmo Ford Chrysler
Domino’s Pizza
Greg & Vicky Langer
KYMN Radio
Northfield News
Peterson Equipment
Piper Jaffray & Co.
SEMA Equipment John Deere
of Northfield
Major Sponsors – $1,500+
Archer House
Aurora Pharmaceutical
B&B Portable Toilets
By All Means Graphics
Cannon Pointe Chiropractic
Cannon Power Sports
Cannon Valley Veterinary
Clinic & Retail Store
Cannon Valley Water/
Water Systems
Capital Construction
Dick’s Sanitation
Edina Realty
Golf Cars and More
Heartland Animal Hospital
Hvistendahl, Moersch,
Dorsey & Hahn
J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein
Just Food Co-op
Left-Handed Entertainment
Multek Flexible Circuits, Inc.
Northfield Ballroom
Northfield Historical Society
Premier Bank Minnesota
Professional Pride Realty
St. Olaf College
Celebration Sponsors – $1,000+
Community Resource Bank
Econo Foods
First National Bank
Franek Electric
Jesse James Lanes & Lounge
Lamperts Home Center
McLane MN
Niemeyer Camper Sales
Sponsors – $500+
1st State Bank of Castle Rock
AG Star Financial Services
Anna’s Closet
Apple Chevrolet Buick
Northfield
Cake Walk
Cannon River Tree Care
Carquest Auto Parts
CarTime, Inc.
Central Farm Service
Coldwell Banker Metro South
Culver’s
DuFour Cleaners
Engage Print
Estrem Farms
Exhaust Pros of Northfield
Firehouse Liquor
Fox Video Productions
Guth Electric
Heartman Insurance
HideAway Coffeehouse &
Wine Bar
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
ServiceMaster by Ayotte
Subway
Taylor Logistics, Inc.
TBC, LLC
Three Links Care Center
Xcel Energy
Judy’s Floral Design
Larson’s Fabric Printing
Linder & Associates, Inc.
NAPA Auto Parts
Northfield Amcon Towing &
Repair
Northfield Eagles Club
Northfield Rent and Save
Northfield Retirement
Community
Polzin Glass
Post Consumer Brands
Rare Pair
Re/Max Advantage Plus
Ron’s Northfield Refrigeration
Heating & Air
Schulz Electric
Southside Rebuilders
Sterling Drug
Valley AutoHaus
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Auxillary
Contributors – $100+
All Flex Circuits
AmericInn Motel and Suites
Award Centre
Benson Langehough
Funeral Home
Bierman’s Home Furnishings
Bursch Travel
Carbone’s
Cardinal CG
Castle Vue Farms
Countryside Animal Hospital
Culligan of Northfield
Dairy Queen
Dr. Ronald Linde, MD
EcoTrans
Falck Financial Services
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Froggy Bottoms River Pub
George’s Vineyard
Graphic Mailbox
Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café
Kai Thorson
Ken Grisim
Knecht’s Nurseries
and Landscaping
Kwik Trip
Landmark Homes
Laura Baker Services Assn.
Liv Concepts
Lorence’s Berry Farm
Thanks also to
City of Northfield
Northfield Police Department
Northfield Police Reserves
Northfield Area Fire &
Rescue Services
Northfield Public
Works Department
Mainstream Boutique
Mane Effects
Monarch The Enchanted
Garden Shoppe
Northfield Dance Academy
Northfield Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Northfield Lines Inc./
Benjamin Bus
Northfield Physical Therapy
Northfield Yarn
Paper Petalum
Professional Drive Dental
Quality Bakery
Quarterback Club
Family Restaurant
Reese, Winter & Associates
Ltd.
Rocky Top Screen Printing
& Embroidery
South Suburban Oral Surgeons
Stese’s Tree Moving Service,
Inc.
The Grand Event Center
The Measuring Cup
The Ole Store Restaurant
The Tavern
Tom Gill Construction
Tri-C Design, Inc.
Trippers Clippers Cuttery
Witt Bros. Service Inc.
Northfield Hospital Emergency
Medical Services
Roman & Teresa Kopp
Northfield Convention &
­Visitors Bureau
Northfield Area Chamber
of Commerce
James-Younger Gang
Danny Anthony
Jim Braucher
Chip DeMann
Chuck DeMann
Gus DeMann
Jerry DeMann
Molly DeMann
Trip DeMann
J.B. Dudley
Kevin Dudley
Mike Dudley
Sean Francis
Derk Hansen
Jay Hellerud
John Hellerud
Ben Jirik
Dietmar Kuegler
Jon Medin
P.J. Medin
Al Quie
Dan Quie
Jess Radtke
John Radtke
Jeff Thies
Foster Transburg
Fred Transburg
Herman Transburg
Dan Voigt
R.L. Wilson
For visitor information:
www.visitingnorthfield.org
800-658-2548 or 507-645-5604
www.djjd.org
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