Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum
Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show
Saturday, June 13, 2026
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum celebrates Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows each June. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show is held at the original historic ranch site. Watch as Pawnee Bill, May, and the talented performers thrill audiences with American Indian dancing, horse races, mounted shooting, and trick riding, shooting, and roping. The Wild West Show starts in the arena at 7:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show and experience some of the best performers in western entertainment!
Daytime Activities
The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m., visitors can enjoy activities on Blue Hawk Peak, including American Indian dancing and storytelling, blacksmithing, gunfighters, cowboy camp and stories, a magician, medicine man shows, a chuckwagon, concessions, crafts, and music. Local food trucks will be in the arena during the day.
Tickets and Admission
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62+ and children ages 6–12, and free for children five and younger. Admission is free for active military and veterans. Tickets are not sold in advance or online, and must be purchased at the ranch entrance gate on the day of the event.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
Level 1
Oklahoma Historical Society
Friends of the Pawnee Bill Ranch Association
City of Pawnee
First Bank & Trust
Grand River Dam Authority
Level 2
State Senator Chuck Hall
Pawnee Hillcrest Pharmacy
P&K Equipment
United Community Action Program, Inc. of Pawnee
Level 3
Ty Burns, Oklahoma Echoes
Camo Electric
Level 4
Armstrong Bank
Indian Electric Company
Level 5
Dr. Gordon Laird
Dr. Henry Kaehler
Pawnee Ready-Mix & Concrete Supply, Inc.
In-kind support provided by
City of Pawnee/ Mayor Alice CottlePawnee Community Chamber of Commerce
Pawnee County Commissioner Joe Higgins and Warehouse District #2
Oklahoma Steam Threshers & Gas Engine Association
Pawnee Police Department/ Chief Rich Ensign
Pawnee Fire Department/Ambulance
Stockman’s Mill & Grain, Inc.
Clockwise from left: Kevin Webb as Pawnee Bill (photo by Marjorie Harris), Wild West Show performers (photo by John Comstock), Mike Pahsetopah of the Dancing Eagles (photo by Marjorie Harris), escaramuza charra performer Nancy Hernandez (photo by Trait Thompson), trick and fancy rider Cheridyn Bateman (photo by Prairie Girl Photography), and magician Chris Capstone (photo by Marjorie Harris)
