Annie's Memorial Shoot, 2025

Last year’s winners in the Annie’s Memorial Shoot are left to right: Madison Brown (1st Annie), Cierra Miller (2nd Annie), Ron Nelson (2nd Frank), and Dwight Edwards (1st Frank).

The Annie Oakley Center Foundation is pleased to announce its “Annie’s Memorial Shoot” to be held on Friday, July 25, in conjunction with this year’s Annie Oakley Festival. “Classic Annie” and “Classic Frank” shooting competitions are open to women and men who are 19 years or older. Each participant will have the opportunity to shoot like Annie Oakley or her marksman husband Frank Butler. Competitors will be provided with a BB gun, BBs, target balloons, and practice time. First prize winners receive $50 and second prize winners receive $25.

“Annie’s Memorial Shoot” takes place on Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Complete contest details, rules, and registration forms are available by email request from the Annie Oakley Center Foundation (info@annieoakleycenterfoundation.com). The registration fee for this event is $20. Although advanced registrations are preferred, those wishing to participate may register and pay their registration fee at the event.