The Banning Stagecoach Days included a Western-themed costume contest.

This category was townswoman. (Only one shot of the first one as I had not developed my 2-shot technique until the next one...)






School teacher.








This was the specialty-woman group.




Shotgun Lil.


She also had a knife, as everyone did.


This was the lawman group.

Sergeant York.




Bucky.




I think he is Mild Bill.




Secret Service.


Everyone was asked some questions about the clothing or their character.


US Marshall.




Cowboy group.




Mountain was his name.




Townsmen.
















The man from St Louis came out to raise cows.




Victorian women.








The winners...

[Bob Harris]

I think some of them must stay in character all year round Kyle. Some rough looking gals there, looks like quite a great turnout, reminds me of Wyatt Earp Days in Tombstone. I like the 2 shot style you used.

[SpecialK]

I think some of them must stay in character all year round Kyle. Some rough looking gals there, looks like quite a great turnout, reminds me of Wyatt Earp Days in Tombstone. I like the 2 shot style you used.

Many, or all, are members of the "RGA".
Reenactment Guild of America

Here are a couple shots of the groups who won some prize money.