History

Puddle Jumper Days has been an annual Odessa event since 1978.  It is always held on the first full weekend in August.  "Puddle Jumper" refers to the name of a train whose route passed through Odessa and other local towns until the route was discontinued in 1960.

Schedule

Thursday, August 5, 2010
 
Noon Streets close - Mason from 1st St. to 3rd St., Dryden from 2nd St. to 3rd St.  
3:30 p.m. Streets close - 2nd St. from Dryden to Main/Railroad  
5:30 p.m. Lip Sync registration East stage
5:30 p.m. Fun Walk Begins at Methodist Church
5:00-6:00 p.m. Washer Toss team registration Ricochet's
6:00 p.m. Washer Toss team tournament Ricochet's
6:00 p.m. All vendor booths open for business  
6:00 p.m. Carnival opens 1st St. & Dryden
6:30 p.m. Lip Sync contest East stage
6:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull registration South stage area
7:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull South stage area
7:00-10:00 p.m. Optimist train East stage area
10:00 p.m. Fair closes for the evening  
 
Friday, August 6, 2010
 
7:00-9:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity breakfast Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
8:00 a.m. Frog & Turtle Race registration 4-way stop
9:00 a.m. Frog & Turtle Race 4-way stop
9:00 a.m. All vendor booths open for business  
Noon Spelling Bee Trails Regional Library
Noon-4:00 p.m. Build a Hug for House of Hope - A children's program First Christian Church
2:00 p.m. Children's games Upper Elementary cafeteria
3:00 p.m.* Carnival opens 1st St. & Dryden
5:00 p.m. Team Horseshoe Pitch registration Ricochet's
6:00 p.m. Team Horseshoe Pitch tournament Ricochet's
6:00 p.m. Little Mr. & Miss Odessa contest East stage
6:00 p.m. Nadler's hog roast/brisket dinner Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
7:00 p.m. Citywide Gospel Sing East stage
7:00-9:00 p.m. Community Service Center ice cream social Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
7:00-10:00 p.m. Optimist train East stage area
8:00 p.m.-Midnight Live entertainment - Lost Hotel KC North stage
8:00 p.m.-Midnight Live DJ South stage
Midnight Fair closes for the evening   
 
Saturday, August 7, 2010
 
6:00-7:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk registration 4-way stop
7:00-9:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity breakfast Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk begins 4-way stop
8:00-8:30 a.m. Pee Wee Run registration 4-way stop
8:00-10:00 a.m. Fabric Art Expo/Quilt Show registration First Christian Church
8:45 a.m. Pee Wee Run begins 4-way stop
9:00 a.m. All vendor booths open for business  
9:00 a.m. Parade line-up begins High school
9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Pee Wee Run awards 4-way stop
9:00 a.m.-Noon Good Time Oldies Car Show registration 2nd St. & Dryden
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Good Time Oldies Car Show 2nd St. & Dryden
10:00 a.m. Parade begins  
10:00 a.m.* Carnival opens (May be delayed until early afternoon) 1st St. & Dryden
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fabric Art Expo/Quilt Show First Christian Church
11:00 a.m. Starz Dance Show East stage
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cake Walk Odessa Senior Center
Noon Football Booster Club taco lunch Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
Noon Adult Billiards Tournament registration Ricochet's
1:00 p.m. Adult Billiards Tournament Ricochet's
1:00 p.m. Firefighters' Water Barrel Fight & Bucket Brigade South 2nd St.
1:00 p.m. Texas Hold'em Tournament registration Ricochet's
1:00 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament registration New Horizon Presbyterian Church
1:30 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament New Horizon Presbyterian Church
2:00 p.m. Texas Hold'em Tournament Ricochet's
3:00 p.m. Good Time Oldies Car Show judging 2nd St. & Dryden
3:00 p.m. Fabric Art Expo/Quilt Show pickup First Christian Church
4:00-10:00 p.m. Optimist train East stage area
5:00 p.m. AME Church fried chicken dinner Tent behind Puddle Jumper trailer
5:00 p.m. United Methodist Women ice cream social Tent behind Puddle Jumper Trailer
5:00 p.m. Singles Horseshoe Pitch registration Ricochet's
6:00 p.m. Singles Horseshoe Pitch Ricochet's
7:00-9:00 p.m. Live entertainment - Christian Band Festival East stage
8:00 p.m.-Midnight Live entertainment - Bryant Carter Band North stage
8:00 p.m.-Midnight Live DJ South stage
10:00 p.m. Raffle Give-Away begins 4-way stop
Midnight Fair closes for 2010

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