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2007 marks the 100th year since Henry Miller founded the town of Los Banos California. It seems only fitting that for the 100th anniversary of our city we should have festivities of all kinds and that it should not just be ONE day of celebration but several stretched over the summer.

Don't forget you can also own your little piece of Los Banos "history in the making and support the Milliken Museum Society by purchasing a Centennial Throw.

The following events and festivities are planned for the Centennial Celebration for Los Banos Calif. We encourage our readers to attend as many of these as you can!

Please also check our Calendar of Events for more information and any late breaking additions that might not appear here.

List of Planned Centennial Events

• May 2, 2007
  - The May Day Fair With Free Admission To
  The Annual Spring Fair will open its gates free to all Los Banos Citizens. Come and see the Spring Fair including livestock exhibits, art, crafts, and a ton of rides and midway type of events. More info: 209-826-5166
  
  
  
• May 8, 2007
  - Special Council Meeting and FREE Community BBQ
  Henry Miller Plaza will be the venue for a special city council meeting and a FREE BBQ dinner to all that attend! For more information contact: Megan Goins – 209-827-7034 extension 16.
  
  
• June 9th 2007
  - Movie Night in Henry Miller Plaza One
  "The Wizard Of Oz" will be shown on June 9th, 2007
  Henry Miller square will be turned into a giant theater! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, some food, and your family and catch a free movie on the giant screen! For more information contact: Megan Goins – 209-827-7034 extension 16.
  
  
• July 4th 2007
  - Special Fourth Of July Celebration in Los Banos
  The 4th of July will be very special this year with a much larger than normal fireworks display at the Fairgrounds. There will be lots of other activities as well. Click here for more 4th of July information.
  
  
• July 14th 2007
  - Battle Of The Bands
  Starting at 1:00 pm. Eight bands, 15 minutes each
  - Performances by Eliott & Emily Whitehurst
  - Golden State Gunslingers "Gunslinger Alley"
  The local quickdraw group will be setting up Gunslinger Alley again and giving people a chance to try their hand at Cowboy Action Shooting.
  - Movie Night in Henry Miller Plaza TWO
  "Open Season" will be shown on July 14th 2007.
  Come dressed in cammies and hunting gear (no firearms of course!) Henry Miller square will be turned into a giant theater! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, some snacks, and your family and catch a free movie on the giant screen! For more information contact: Megan Goin 209-827-7034 extension 16
  
  
• Sunday, July 15th 2007
  As part of our Centennial Weekends, on Sunday, July 15, we will open the Miller and Lux Building for a Tea Dance.  We will start at 2 p.m. and run until 5.  Tom Faria will be joined by Colin Tamburri on trumpet and Ron Bertao on Drums.  We will be playing old standards like Satin Doll and Spanish Eyes, along with some Elvis and old country.  In case the temperature rises above 105, and the Miller and Lux Center has to be used as a cooling center, we will reschedule the event.    If you have any questions, please contact Tom Faria via City Hall.
  
  
• August 11th 2007
  - Chamber Car Show
  - Live Music
  - Movie Night in Henry Miller Plaza THREE
  "Little Giants" will be shown on August 11th 2007.
  Henry Miller square will be turned into a giant theater! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, some food, and catch a free movie on the giant screen! For more information contact: Megan Goins – 209-827-7034 extension 16
  
  Centennial Car Show held downtown at Henry Miller Plaza, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 209-826-2495 for more info. Dash plaques for the first 100 entries, entry fee is $10. Show cars, trucks and motorcycles only, no junk. Cars for sale must be entered, fee paid and match a category. Entrants will be our judges - a form will be provided at sign up. A plaque will go to each category winner + Best of Show. Food and drinks will be available.
  
  Tea Dance at the Miller and Lux Building starting at 2 p.m. and running until 5 p.m. Come and listen to old standards, some Elvis and old country! Tom Faria will once again be joined by Ron Bertao and Colin Tamburri playing ballroom standards. There is no admission charged and all are invited. For more information, please contact Tom Faria via City Hall.
  
  
• September 15th 2007
  - Back to School Entertainment
  - Movie Night in Henry Miller Plaza Four
  "Footloose" will be shown on September 15th 2007.
  Henry Miller square will be turned into a giant theater! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, some food, and your family and catch a free movie on the giant screen! For more information contact: Megan Goin – 209-827-7034 extension 16.
  
  
• Oct. 12-14 2007
  - Henry Miller Wild West Weekend
  Three big days! On October 12 through 14 2007 The Henry Miller Wild West Weekend is to be held at the Merced County Spring Fair Grounds in Los Banos. Numerous activities include:
  
  
  • Cowboy Fast Draw (California State Championships)
    The Lefty Manzanedo Memorial Celebrity Shootout
    Gunlinger Alley (try the sport of fast draw $5 for 10 shots)
    Buffalo Soldier (African American Cavalrymen) re-enactment/museum
    Charro & Vaqero Show
    Native American Yokut Show
    Westside BBQ Challenge & Cowboy Chili Cook-off
    Downtown walking history tour (with Charles Sawyer)
    Hot Dog Hoedown & Costumed Cowboy Karaoke
    Saturday Night Social (Dinner/Dance/Celebrity Shootout Awards)
    Music, Kids Korral (lots of free activities for youngsters)
    Contests, Yummy food, Vendors, Information booths
    Pancake Breakfasts
    Get caught doing the Chicken Dance when you hear the song
    and you win a prize ..... and much, much more
    
    

  Entrance fee for the Henry Miller Wild West Weekend is $2.00 per person and $5.00 per family, per day.
  
  For more information on the Henry Miller Wild West Weekend contact Geneva Brett 209-587-0572 or the Chamber of Commerce 209-826-2495
  Click here for more information.