When you roam the main street of Wild West City and its replica of Dodge City of the 1880s, you never know who you will meet up with. It could be the Town Marshal, Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke, Doc Holliday, Billy the Kid or one of many other figures from the old west, good guys and bad. 

Wild West City in Byram Township, just minutes from Warren County, kicks off its 2025 season in May with its Spring Bonanza themed weekly events featuring new mini skits, remastered shows, and plenty of its marquee seasonal favorites longtime fans remember fondly. 

The iconic Western-themed amusement park’s season opening weekend is scheduled for May 3-4.

Wild West City, a perfect day trip for families and couples. It 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.” 

Wild West City takes on a different theme during the season beginning with Spring Bonanza, then Summer Stampede, Fall Harvest and culminating with Haunted Wild West in October. 

Spring Bonanza offers a chance to shake off the chilly months with fresh air and family fun. The whole town will be hootin’ and hollerin’. Meet new characters in brand new mini skits and tempt your taste buds with a new seasonal food and beverage menu in the Golden Nugget Saloon. Immerse yourself in the western experience looking for gold at Egan’s Gold Mine with Billy Boy, Betty Lou, and Ole Nate, visit the Mountain Man’s camp, see the blacksmith in action, and capture the feel of education at the one room schoolhouse. 

The Cowboy Corral is where participants will find a unique, one of a kind roping experience. New to Wild West City is the Billy the Kid Show: Billy’s Great Escape, truly a special showstopper. In addition, the Native American Indian Village has been expanded to include a more detailed history of how Native Americans lived. Wild West City is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Wild West! Watch captivating live-action shows, view interactive exhibits, check out the Can-Can Girls, and listen to the timeless melodies of country and western music filling the air in Wild West City. 

In the Golden Nugget Saloon, visitors can experience great eats and for the adults, craft cocktails, at the western style bar. If visitors choose they can bring their own food into the park and picnic in the Grove. 

Buoyed by the popularity of shows like Yellowstone and other western TV shows and movies, Wild West City affords those fans a chance to see what the wild west was all about up close and personal. Wild West City can also be an educational experience for those who want to simply learn about the history of the the American wild west.

Wild West City offers an array of special days during the year: among them Wild West City’s National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl, Civil War reenactments, Native American events and more. The amusement park will continue to feature many of its annually held theme days with discounts, such as on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Scout weekends. And of course, train rides and stagecoach rides complete any trip to the park. 

For frequent visitors to Wild West City, Posse Memberships are being offered. It includes unlimited visits throughout the 2025 season, admission to all special event days, bring a friend ticket, souvenir WWC Cup, discounts at food and retail shops and more.

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 special event schedule visit wildwestcity.com. You can also LIKE Wild West City on Facebook.