The Thunderbirds, a renowned Native American Dance Troupe, will cap an action-packed Wild West City special event schedule over the next few weeks.

The Thunderbirds, which performs throughout the Northeast, brings their traditional style of dance to Wild West City’s newest attraction, a Native American Indian Village. Throughout the summer the Village is being expanded to include a more detailed history of how Native Americans lived.  

The Thunderbirds, who will be dancing on July 1 and 2, isn’t the only special activity slated for the upcoming month. Scouts Weekend is scheduled for June 10-11, with Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform admitted free at the iconic Western-themed amusement park, and a week later, Civil War Reenactors will be on hand, June 17-18.

The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York. The troupe was founded in 1963 by a group of ten Native American men and women, all New Yorkers, who were descended from Mohawk, Hopi, Winnebago and San Blas tribes.

Wild West City, located in Byram Township, just minutes from Warren County, is open weekends through Father’s Day Weekend, and then daily through Labor Day Weekend. 

Wild West City, a perfect day trip for families and couples, has been entertaining audiences for over six decades with live action-packed shows, train and stagecoach rides, demonstrations, historical exhibits, music, special events and an opportunity to mingle with cowboys and cowgirls in “Dodge City.” 

Among Wild West City’s newer attractions this summer is the Cowboy Corral where participants will find a unique, one of a kind roping experience.

“In the Corral, you’ll be able to swing a rope just like a cowboy on the range!” said Katie Benson, whose family owns Wild West City. “Once you get a couple practice swings in you can make it competitive with family or friends with the new game earning points depending on how you rope the steer.”

Also new is Billy’s Great Escape, a production that reminds folks about the West’s youngest – and most dangerous – outlaws. 

“The Billy the Kid Show brings history to life with one of the west’s most notorious outlaws,” noted Benson. 

For frequent visitors to Wild West City, Posse Memberships are being offered. It includes unlimited visits throughout the 2023 season, admission to all special event days, bring a friend ticket, souvenir WWC Cup, discounts at food and retail shops and more.

In the Golden Nugget Saloon, management is creating new menu items that fit the theme park atmosphere. Seasonal eats and craft cocktails are just some of the items that the saloon will have to offer in the 2023 season. And you’ll always catch some live music in the Nugget; among the regular performers is Kevin the Drifter!

Tickets for any Wild West City day can be purchased in advance online. Groups are also welcome. For more information about Wild West City and to view its full special event schedule visit wildwestcity.com. You can also LIKE Wild West City on Facebook.