Many performances are corporate or privately held and are not listed on this page. Here are the scheduled public events where Gery L. Deer or other studio performers will be appearing.
UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS:
2022 Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase
Last full weekend in July, 2022
OUR FLAGSHIP EVENT
Come and relax and enjoy 4 performances, contests, costumes, and more!
Gery MC’s the Indiana Jones bullwhip fast draw competition at the Annie Oakley Festival in 2019Contests – Whip speed & accuracy, Whip Speed Switch, Bullwhip Fast Draw, and BONUS – Indiana Jones / Raiders of the Lost Ark style “Bullwhip Turning Fast Draw” And much more!
PLUS- Indiana Jones-themed performance on SUNDAY exclusively with Gery Deer.
Full information available on the event web page.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Annie Oakley Festival
Free
Gery will appear for 3, Indiana Jones-styled shows that day
The event is sponsored by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., The Whip Artistry Studio and the Annie Oakley Festival Committee. All performances are family-friendly and presented on the grounds of the Annie Oakley Festival. For links to the festival and sneak previews of the performers plus more information go online to ohiowesternarts.org.
Production video from a few years ago showing some of the events
Whip cracking, trick roping, knife throwing exhibitions going on throughout the day as well as educational sessions to learn about the Wild West Arts and how these performers are working to keep them alive today.
FULL SCHEDULE
Friday:
- Space opens at 10 AM.
- Informal workshops, practice, and demonstrations throughout the day.
1:oo PM American Western Arts Showcase Performance
- Bass Blades Knife Impalement Show
- Gery L. Deer – The Whip Artistry Studio Show
- Special Guests and More!
4 PM American Western Arts Showcase Performance
- Bass Blades Knife Impalement Show
- Gery L. Deer – The Whip Artistry Studio Show
- Special Guests and More!
Saturday:
- Space opens at 10 AM.
- Informal workshops, practice, and demonstrations throughout the day.
- Contest Practice
12:30 PM American Western Arts Showcase – Whip Marksmanship ContestsWhip Speed & Accuracy Exhibition Contests
- Speed & Accuracy
- Speed Switch
- The World’s FIRST Bullwhip Fast Draw competition – Started in 2000, we’ve been the lead on bullwhip fast draw since!
- PLUS! The Indiana Jones-styled turning fast draw contest, just like you see in the opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Contestants will use an 8-foot or longer bullwhip to face off against each other in an effort to recreate the dramatic first crack by Indiana Jones.
1:30 PM American Western Arts Showcase Matinee Performance
- Bass Blades Knife Impalement Show
- Gery L. Deer – The Whip Artistry Studio Show
- Special Guests and More!
4 PM American Western Arts Showcase Performance
- Bass Blades Knife Impalement Show
- Gery L. Deer – The Whip Artistry Studio Show
- Special Guests and More!
Exhibitions and practice sessions are open to public audiences throughout the afternoon.
Sunday:12 Noon, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM Gery Deer Indiana Jones-Styled Bullwhip ShowsShowcase producer Gery Deer will perform solo for three Indiana Jones-style shows!
LESSONS
Whip lessons are set by appointment to best serve the schedules of the student and instructor. Whip lessons are scheduled individually unless otherwise posted. For bullwhip lesson scheduling information call (937) 902-4857 or email gdeer@thewhipstudio.com
The Whip Artistry Studio hosts and sponsors many events throughout the year including conventions, contests, and workshops. Check here for updates on events and activities. A few weekend events are scheduled throughout the year and will be posted at least six weeks in advance.
Details available on the registration forms – download here.