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Daredevil Celebration in Butte
June 18, 2009
Evel Knievel's hometown of Butte, Montana, plays host to the world's greatest celebration for the World's Greatest Daredevil in the finest fashion.
Started in 2002, the three-day event draws thousands of visitors from all over the world to the Mining City during the last weekend in July each year.
Spanky Spangler, Ryan Capes, Trigger Gumm and the Kaptain himself, Robbie Knievel, have all performed headline stunts for EK Days, not to mention dozens of dazzling feats attempted by some of the Country's greatest stuntmen and daredevils.
Evel took the stage at the annual hoopla to welcome his fans, promote the event of which he is very proud and to thank all of the daring stuntmen who show up to perform in honor of the festivals namesake. All Evel Knievel Days events will be in Historic Uptown Butte and free unless otherwise noted.
2009 Event Info: Live music starts at 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The bands will be playing both nights on the Main Stage in Uptown Butte at the intersection of Broadway and Main Streets. |
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