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National day of the American Cowboy
Kerrville, TX
The Museum of Western Art
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 830/8962553 ext. 221
website: museumofwesternart.org
e-mail: aramirez@mowatx.com
Hats on to all you Cowboys and Cowgirls The Museum of Western Art Celebrates you! So come on down July 26th wearing your favorite cowboy hat for free admission to the Museum.
South Florida Trail Riders celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy
Davie, FL
Trail ride, picnic and Cowboy Look Contest at Tree Tops Park
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 305-331-7599
website: tacketc.com/cowboyday
e-mail: mike@tacketc.com
The South Florida Trail Riders of Miami Dade and Broward Counties, non-profit equestrian organizations, hold a trail ride, picnic and “Cowboy Look” contest among it’s members each year at Tree Tops Park in Davie, Florida to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy. We are very fortunate to have the support of several of our local feed, tack and supplies venders that provide the prizes for this contest.
This year we have the pleasure of a Chuck Wagon and Cattle Drive Camp display By Mr. Richard Mc Allister aka Chuck Wagon Mac. Mac can relate stories, historical trivia and the origin and purpose of cowboy gear and equipment. He will also be a judge in our Cowboy Look Contest.
You must be an active member of either club to participate in the ride, applications will be available to join or renew your membership at the event. The picnic is “bring a dish to share”, the clubs will provide soft drinks and bottled water.
The event is from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday July 26th at the Equestrian area of Tree Tops Park just north of Griffin Drive on 100 Av. in Davie, Florida.
Cowboy Look judging will take place at 3:pm and ride out is at 4:pm for a 2 hour ride and the picnic at about 6:30 PM.
Join the club, join the fun and celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy.
Ward County Rodeo-Day of Cowboy Tribute-Butterfield Stage Celebration
Monahans, TX
building-Coliseum
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 432-943-2187
website: butterfield.ws
e-mail: edc@whitesborotexas.com
Honoring the Tradition of the Cowboys-Cowboys from near and far competing for prize monies and buckle! Come join in the BBQ before and dancing afterward. Events from 5:30pm-
Day of Cowboy-Musical History-Butterfield Stage Celebration
Monahans, TX
indoor
7/24/2008 to 7/25/2008
phone: 432-943-5160
website: tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/eisenhower/
e-mail: edc@whitesborotexas.com
Frontier history by Sandhills Civic Theatre presents "This West Texas Country" musical review. Reenactment of the history of Ward County including Butterfield Stage arrival with dinner served at 6pm.
Cowboy Collectibles Roadshow
Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Cowboy Museum
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: (209) 847-5163
website: oakdalecowboymuseum.org
e-mail: christie@oakdalecowboymuseum.org
The Oakdale Cowboy Museum will host our Annual Cowboy Collectibles Roadshow on Saturday July 26 from 9am-3pm and on Sunday, July 27 from 10am-1p. Antique Cowboy Gear will be evaluated at a fee of $10 per piece. See rawhide briading and silversmith demonstrations. Local authors Phil Stadtler, "I made a lot of Tracks," and Major Mitchell, "A reason to beleive," will be available to autograph books. The Cowboy Capital of the World Challenge Drawing will also take place on July 26, with The San Joquin/Stanislaus County Cattlewomen's Assoc handing out beef samples.
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Chelsea, MI
Mule Skinner Boots and Western Wear
7/19/2008 to 7/19/2008
phone: (734) 475-0342
website: muleskinnerboots.com/cowboyday.html
e-mail:
Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy at the Mule Skinner Boot Shop in Chelsea, Michigan. We'll have an authentic Stage Coach, miniature donkeys as well as authentic cowboys and cowgirls taking part in this fun event. Come on out to celebrate the cowboys who helped make this country great.
National Day of the American Cowboy
Stewartsville, MO
Field
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: (816)669-3478 or(816)244-7806
website: cactusdansaddle.com
e-mail: chrisferguson08@yahoo.com
Cowboy swap meet and ice cream eating contest. Equine chiropractor, equine dentist, and horse trainer. Stick horse races for the kids, old time photos, chuckwagon dinner, a bonfire, plus cowboy songs and poetry. The 27th Chuckwagon breakfast & church service sponsored by Cactus Dan's Saddle, Tack and Wagons and Cowboys For Christ
BACK TO BASIC'S WESTERN WEAR WILL BE YOUR HUCKLEBERRY WITH THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY CELEBRATION
Dillsburg, PA
The Barn in Dillsburg
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 717-432-BOOT (2668)
website: backtobasicswestern.com
e-mail: btobww@earthlink.net
Don't miss The National Day of the American Cowboy...Saturday, July 26th from 10AM-6PM. Relive Tombstone on Back to Basic's Western Wear's flat screen T.V. LIVE COUNTRY BAND,FOOD,AND DJ...SALE 15% to 50% OFF...~REAL COWBOY FUN~
Cross Brand Cowboy Church Ranch Horse Competition
Bentonville, AR
Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 479-426-2103
website: crossbrand.org
e-mail: tim@crossbrand.org
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy by participating in or watching a good ranch horse competition. Starts at 4:00 p.m. Entry fees are $15.00. Admission is free. Proceeds from concessions go toward the arena ministry of Cross Brand Cowboy Church.
To enter call 479-426-2103
US Cattlemen's Cowboy Social at Elk Creek
Piedmont, SD
Elk Creek Steakhouse & Lounge
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 605-892-5257
website: uscattlemen.org
e-mail: johnnykerstiens@hotmail.com
To celebrate the Day of the American Cowboy, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA), KBHB 810 AM Radio, and the Elk Creek Steakhouse will co-host a Cowboy Social and raffle beginning at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, 2008 at the Elk Creek Steakhouse (Exit 46) in Piedmont, South Dakota. The public is invited. Complimentary hors de oeuvres will be served, drink specials will be offered, and The Wilt Brothers country band will provide entertainment for the evening. A saddle, sponsored by Nutralix, will be raffled off that evening as a fund raiser for USCA. Thirty-pound beef bundles will also be raffled, as well as other door prizes. Raffle tickets for the saddle and beef bundles are available at $10 per ticket or six tickets for $50 (contact Johnny Kerstiens at 605/892-5257 or by email at johnnykerstiens@hotmail.com. for ticket info).
Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 575- 522-4100 ex 131.
website:
e-mail: frhfoundation@hotmail.com
Our event will run from 10:00am-11:30am with Music, Cowboy Coffee, and a Parade of Cattle Breeds. We are inducting Frank DuBois as the first American Cowboy in New Mexico from the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce.
2008 Queen's Tea
Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Rodeo Grounds, Oakdale Saddle Club
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 209-450-1290
website:
e-mail: ForsmannOSC@Clearwire.net
The Oakdale Saddle Club is pleased to announce its 2008 Queen’s Tea, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Miss Rodeo Oakdale, Kristin Barnhart, will host a semi-formal tea party and brunch for young ladies, ages 3 and up, and their mothers. Celebrating our western heritage and empowering young ladies to achieve their goals. Focusing on women of the west and the role model beneath the rodeo crown. Keynote speaker:four-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and Champion Barrel Racer Barbara Baer. Girls will be able to mingle with rodeo queens from all over California. Tea, punch, finger sandwiches and other goodies will be served. Seating is limited. Tickets will be sold in advance only. Tickets for the event are $10 each. Every young lady must be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there!!
Top Hand Cowboy Days Celebrates NDAC
Valley Mills, TX
Top Hand Cowboy Church and Arena
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 254-723-4092
website: TopHandCowboyChurch.com
e-mail: ccm.dcm@clearwire.net
The 2nd Annual Cowboy Days celebration kicks off with a Concert & Fajita dinner on Friday July 25th. Deryl Dodd, Texas artist and songwriter is the featured performer along with Rob Dubois and Holly Tucker round out the evenings entertainment.
Wagon loads of fun continues on Saturday begining at 3:00pm with Mutton Bustn', Mounted Shooting Exhibition, Ranch Rodeo, Vendors, Children's activities. Hold your horses their cowpokes that's not all....don't want to miss Cow Patty Toss, Domino Tournament, and Watermelon Seed Spittn' contest!
Last but certainly not least folks, there's going to be one big ole Cowboy Church gatherin' and free Cowboy breakfast beginning at 8:30 am.
So wrangle up your family, friends, neighbors and even your enemies and join us at Top Hand Cowboy Church, 15123 N. Hwy.6 Valley Mills, Tx. for 3 days of fun and fellowship. Remeber folks..."Life is choices, not chances."
For concert tickets and event information visit our website: TopHandCowboyChurch.com
National Day of the American Cowboy & 99th Annual Old Timer's Day
Hyattville, WY
Picnic at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, Horse Race at Racetrack, rest of events in the town of Hyattville
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 307-587-3723
website: guardiansoftherange.org
e-mail: echo00@tctwest.net
A full day of activites kicking-off with a Picnic/Dance (Ribbons are $4 each. All other events FREE),Street Fair, Silent Auction, Little Buckaroo Dummy Roping, Critter Rides, Kid’s Western Coloring Contest. Hyattville Old Timer’s Celebration Horse Races (Contact Dave Greer at 307-469-2336 or dlgfasterhorses@tctwest.net), Cowboy Parade (Contact Mary Flitner at 307-765-2905 or Kathleen Jachowski at 307-587-3723 for map and entry form), Log branding at Fire Pit/BBQ area, Storytelling, Contests, and much, much more! Visit www.guardiansoftherange.org or
www.hyattville.org for a full listing of the day's and evening's activities.
National Day of the American Cowboy!
Las Vegas, NV
Fremont Street Experience / Downtown Las Vegas
7/26/2008 to 0/0/0
phone: 702-506-7023
website: nevadarangers.com
e-mail: dlogger2000@yahoo.com
Several Cowboy Action Shooting clubs are getting together for a potluck BBQ and cowboy poetry readings on the afternoon of the 26th. We will then posse-up on Fremont Street (old town Las Vegas) dressed in 1880's period clothing and distribute info on the Day and what these CAS clubs are doing to preserve the spirit of the American Cowboy.
Happy Trails Celebrates National Day of The American Cowboy
West Linn, OR
Happy Trails Riding Center
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 503.675.3005
website: happytrc.com
e-mail: happytrailsridingcenter@yahoo.com
Happy Trails Riding Center will celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy. Get your boots, jeans and gear on and come learn how to rope and dance and listen to country music, eat chili or just have some good old country fun! Proceeds from this event will benefit our nonprofit. Happy Trails is dedicated to ehnancing the lives of people with disabilities and special needs through horsemanship.
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Ocala, FL
Wishful Thinking Western World - 2230 NW 10th Street
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 352-629-7676
website:
e-mail: Tammy.Stredwick @rccwestern.com
Here is our list of activities:
1. Essay - tell us about your cowboy or cowgirl and win the 2008 National Day of the American Cowboy Official Buckle by Montana Silversmith.
2. Kid's Coloring Contest- prizes awarded
3. Whip Cracking Demonstration - by Syler Kae Martin and Niven Martin.
4. The Great American Horse will do tricks from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and the kid's will be able to have pictures with him.
5. The Ocala Shriners will be selling rodeo tickets for their Labor Day rodeo.
6. The Shriner's Rodeo PRincess will be at the store.
7. The Ripling Waters 4-H Group will be serving Hot Dogs and Soda for donations to their club.
8. We will be having drawings all day for FREE boots, hats, Wrangler apparel, and tack.
8. We will offer a gift with purchases of $100.00 or more.
9. Customers who bring back boards provided by the store with their brands burned in them will receive $10.00 off any purchase made that day.
10. The Florida Carriage Museum & Resort will have carriages, wagons and buggies on site all day.
11. The Ocala Shriners will have their clown unit available to paint faces on the kid's in the morning.
12. We will be having a Kid's Rodeo from 10:00 am to 12:00pm. There will be stick horse barrel racing, dummy roping and a stick horse race. Prizes will be awarded.
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Atlanta, TX
Cass County Cowboy Church
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 903-799-7787
website:
e-mail: frankl@casscountycowboychurch.com
Western Trades Day including custom made saddles by Glen Yates, custom hats by Mikes Custom Hatters, matel artist Grady Minor, lots of other vendors...PLUS! Jackpot Barrel Racing @ 9AM, an Ameteur Co-ed Ranch Rodeo @ 2PM, Free Bucking Machine rides. Then @7PM a concert by Higher Trails, a Christian Country band with a western swing sound(see webpage @ highertrailsband.com). Chuckwagon cooking and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. MmmmMmmm
Mark Holt & Kimberlee Holt Tully Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy
Pendleton, OR
Pendleton Roundup Park
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone:
website: cmt.com/artists/az/holt__mark/artist.jhtml
e-mail:
A fundraiser for the Independent Living of Handicapped People of Oregon. Hosted by Ed Dailey, Legends of Country Radio Show. Saturday July 26th, 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM.
Cowboys and Cowgirls Wanted!
Wickenburg, AZ
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: (928) 684 - 2272
website: www.westernmuseum.org
e-mail: info@westernmuseum.org
The Desert Caballeros Western Museum opens its doors wide to all Cowboys and Cowgirls on July 26, 2008. Wear your cowboy hat and you'll be treated to a Free Day at the Museum!
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Ludowici, GA
County Line Barn Western Outfitters
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 912-408-2276
website:
e-mail: lkwaters@coastalnow.net
County Line Barn Western Outfitters is proud to host a celebration of our cowboy and western heritage, on the National Day of the American Cowboy. The day will be filled with country music, great food, craft vendors, pony rides, kids calf head roping, stick pony races, face painting, coloring contest, old boot contest, roping demonstrations, and a farrier on site. Bring your used tack and see what it will bring! Saddle up and come on by for a fun-filled day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
National Day of the American Cowboy
Etowah, NC
Etowah Riding Club
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 828-273-9635
website: brcowboychurch.org
e-mail: nadc@brcowboychurch.org
Great Day to honor the character and values of the American Cowboy. Hosted by the Blue Ridge Cowboy Church, Fletcher,NC
COWBOY CAPITAL CHALLENGE
Stephenville, TX
Stephenville Chamber of Commerce / Lone Star Arena
7/1/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 254-965-5313
website: stephenvilletexas.org
e-mail: julyd@stephenvilletexas.org
American Cowboy Magazine has stirred up a friendly competition between two communities both proclaiming to be the 'Cowboy Capital of the World!'
Throughout the month of July, Stephenville, TX and Oakdale, CA will compete by selling $10 tickets for a chance to win a Side of Beef (USA born and raised) donated by South Dakota Beefman Tom Connelley.
Proceeds from the $10 donations will go back into western heritage and cowboy-related projects and events in the respective communities. The town selling the most tickets will be named Cowboy Capital Winner of the year.
Drawing will be held July 26, 2008 at Lone Star Arena during the Cowboy Capital Barrel Race.
American Cowboy Magazine Celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy at the Grizzly Rose!
Denver, CO
Grizzly Rose
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 303.247.8095
website: cowboyday.com
e-mail: jreynolds@aimmedia.com
This is one boot-stompin’ good time you won’t want to miss! Join the festivities at the Grizzly Rose (voted Best Country Music Club by CMA). Live music, line dancing lessons, mechanical bull riding, best cowboy/cowgirl duds contests, free gifts and prizes, and much more! Kid’s activities from 4:30-7:00 PM, including face painting, pin the hat on the cowboy, bronco lassoing, horseshoe toss, party favors and more! Admission: $5.00. Kid’s 12 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult)
For for more information or directions to the Grizzly Rose, log on to www.grizzlyrose.com, or call (303)295-2353
Rod's Western Palace Celebrates Cowboy Day
Columbus, OH
Rod's Western Palace Retail Store
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 614-268-8200
website: rods.com/lp/cowboyday.html
e-mail: rods@rods.com
Rod's Western Palace will celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy on July 26, 2008 with a Cowboy Sale-A-Bration event featuring activities for the whole family, including a horse parade, all in honor of the American Cowboy.
The National Day of the American Cowboy event kicks off with a parade starting at Rod's Western Palace located on Silver Drive at 9 a.m., July 26. Columbus Mounted Police will escort the entourage of horses down Silver Drive to Hudson to Indianola and back to North Broadway, returning to Rod's for the Cowboy Day festivities.
Wild West Frontier Fest on the Mississippi
St. Paul, MN
Harriet Island Regional Park
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 651-644-3600
website: wildwestfrontierfest.com
e-mail: info@wildwestfrontierfest.com
Spur on your inner Cowboy and head to the grandest Family Frontier Festival this side of the Mississippi! It's our American Spirit at its best.....three stages with live Cowboy music and entertainment, featuring Riders In The Sky, boss grub, silent movies, Riverboat rides and more good, old-fashioned fun than you can shake a fryin' pan at. Two words: Yee Ha!
Cowboy Capital Competition
Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Cowboy Museum
7/1/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: (209)847-5163
website: www.oakdalecowboymuseum.org
e-mail: Christie@oakdalecowboymuseum.org
Selling raffle tickets to win a side of 100% born & raised beef from www.southdakotabeefman.com. $10.00/ticket drawing will be held July 26,2008.
National Day of the American Cowboy
Fort Collins, CO
Jax Farm and Ranch, 1000 N Hwy 287
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 970-221-0544 ext. 130
website: http://www.jaxmercantile.com
e-mail: pmalsch@jaxmercantile.com
Commemorate the spirit of the American West at Jax Farm & Ranch from 7:30am - 4:00pm with a variety of training sessions and clinics. Demonstrations by a leather work artist, a horse whisperer, and tips on knife sharpening. Music and a chuck-wagon lunch from 12-2pm. Coloring contest, dummy calf roping and free balloons for the cowpokes. In-store sales on selected cowboy and cowboy items are also planned.
La Fiesta del Vaquero en Mexico
Monterrey, N.L. MEXICO, TX
San Pedro Ranch
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone:
website: http://groups.msn.com/ESCUELAECUESTREWENDYCORTES
e-mail: we_nolimit37@hotmail.com
In Mexico, we honor the cowboy and celebrate the cowboy lifestyle with rodeos, music, and food. Come join us!
National Cowboy Day
Gainesville, FL
Madonna's Equestrian Academy
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 352-222-3271
website: horesbacklessons.com
e-mail: Jahmon1976@aol.com
Come join us for our 2nd annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration. We will be having a country music barn dance and good ole southern Bar B Q. We will also be honoring our Father/Grandfather “Big Jim” Bynum who was a 4 times World Champion Steer Wrestler. If you would like to attend, please R.S.V.P. by E-mail.
National Day of the American Cowboy
Locust Grove, GA
Horsetown South
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 800-216-9775
website: horsetown.com
e-mail: customerservice@horsetown.com
Horsetown South in conjunction with Wilmar productions sponsors the 2nd annual Georgia Day of the Cowboy. Come see: Gunfights, Chuckwagons, Covered Wagons, Fast Draw Demonstrations, and much more!
The Famous Legends of Texas Gunfights
Fort Worth, TX
The Stockyards Station Building, Ft Worth Stockyards, Ft Worth, TX
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 214-808-7771
website: thelegendsoftexas.com
e-mail: ghelm@sbcglobal.net
The Legends of Texas, a young group of cowboy gunfighters and entertainers famous for their portrayal of famous Texas and historical personalities, will be performing in celebration of National Day of the American Cowboy on July 26 & 27, 2008.
Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy in Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Uptown Sedona Main Street District plazas and sidewalks
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 928-301-3517; 928-204-2390
website:
e-mail: RockHolliday@esedona.net; info@sedonamainstreet.com
Cowboy festivities and great western entertainment throughout Uptown all day and into the evening. Gun slingers will be at it again led off by Joey Dillon, 3-time World Champion Gunslinger, joined by Loop Rawlins with trick roping and whip tricks; Oak Creek Boys Band performances; Spirit of the West outfit contest; branding and saddlemaking demonstrations; a Cowboy Parade along the Jordan Pioneer Pathway; and more, closing with a Cowboy Shootout at Cowboy Plaza.
Nationally Recognized Artist Judy Larson to Commemmorate National Day of the American Cowboy!
Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 480-288-0910
website: www.gcgr.com
e-mail: gallerygeorge@cs.com
Gallery George, a Fine Art studio of Gold Canyon, will be hosting the largest ever Judy Larson original art exhibit during National Day of the American Cowboy week. The exhibit will take place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort, and will feature Judy Larson IN PERSON on Sunday.
STETSONs SIX-SHOOTERs and SAGAUROs
Gold Canyon, AZ
Events are to be held in the North-Eastern Region of Pinal County, Arizona
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 480-330-7441
website: goldcanyonbiz.biz/doc.html
e-mail: redverbal.com@gmail.com
North East Pinal County Partnership has initiated a variety of county wide "DOC" festivities. The cities of Apache Junction, Florence, Superior and Gold Canyon will take part in what we hope will be an annual event. If you have never been to our neck of the woods, we invite you to stay & play with us!
National Day of the Cowboy / Pinal County Round Up
Apache Junction, AZ
Goldfield Ghost Town and other Pinal Co. locations
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 480-982-3141
website: apachejunctioncoc.com
e-mail: www.apachejunctioncoc.com
Pinal County, AZ. hosts the only regional National Day of the American Cowboy event in Arizona with four communities - Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior and Florence - offering coordinated activities.
The centerpiece event is the Cowtown Festival held at the 19th century ghost town of Goldfield. Activities include the Drover's Procession, the Earp-Hoilday Mustache Contest, the Hang Town Fast Draw Gallery, Luke Short Poker Tournament and gunfights, re-enactments, cowboy poets & Balladeers, trick roping, bull whip cracking and a host of other cow town entertainment. Admission and most events free. Other NDAC activities include Western Art Show & Fireworks in Gold Canyon (July 25th) La Noches de Vaqueros with Tequila Tasting and Feista in Superior (July 26th, evening) and a full weekend of events in Florence.
Ogden Pioneer Days
Ogden, UT
Ogden Pioneer Stadium
7/19/2008 to 7/19/2008
phone: 801-621-1696
website:
e-mail: cowboy@ogdenpioneerdays.com
Through their hard work, integrity and honesty, Utah's Cowboys continue as an integal part in adding to the deep, solid foundation on which Utah was built and the lifestyle we all cherish, and as such deserve to be honored and recognized. On Saturday, July 19, 2008 during the 75th annual Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo, 29 cowboys representing every county in the State of Utah will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the western heritage lifestyle and to the preservation of Utah's western and cowboy culture for future generations. Honorees include rodeo athletes, Western musicians, Cowboy poets and authors, Western artists, ranchers and others who contribute to Utah's Cowboy and Western culture. The days activities starts off with a VIP dinner and reception followed by presentations in the rodeo arena to include a personalized etched stone placque for each honoree, and resolutions from Utah's Governor and Ogden City Mayor. A DVD spotlighting each honoree will be shown on the giant LED screen. A special reserved seating area will be designated for honorees and their family and friends.
11th Annual Corona FFA Ranch Rodeo
Corona, NM
Corona Ag Farm
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 575.849.0019
website:
e-mail: tjohnson@coronacardinals.com
In conjunction with the Corona Days festival, the Corona FFA celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy by hosting a traditional ranch rodeo. Members must be from local ranches and carry a 'non-professional' status. Events include team penning, team branding, team doctoring, and wild cow milking. Special events for kids and festival dance following.
Nebraska Sandhills National Day of the Cowboy
Ainsworth, NE
Downtown Ainsworth and Daniels Mfg Event Center
7/18/2008 to 7/20/2008
phone: 402-387-2740 ext 10 or 11
website:
e-mail: chamber@threeriver.net
Fri evening at the Elks Lodge with Buffalo Bill, rodeo queens, NE beef and karaoke. Saturday parade on Main St. At Daniel's Mfg Event Center there will be vendors, contests, music, cowboy poets, horse whisperer, kids games/petting zoo, NE Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame induction, Jim Rice band stage show and dance. Sunday, trail ride and ranch rodeo in Johnstown.
Cowboy Up in Lone Pine
Lone Pine, CA
The Museum of Lone Pine Film History
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: (760) 876-9909
website: lonepinefilmhistorymuseum.org
e-mail: museumrat760@aol.com
BBQ, Street Dance, Wagon Rides, Beer Garden and your favorite cowboy movies in our Wild West Theater
National Day of the American Cowboy
Spearfish, SD
High Plains Western Heritage Center Building & Grounds
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: (605) 642-WEST (9378)
website: westernheritagecenter.com
e-mail: info@westernheritagecenter.com
The High Plains Western Heritage Center will join in the national recognition of the cowboy by featuring participants in the up-coming historic 2008 Wagon Train Ride over the Fort Pierre/ Deadwood Freight and Stage Trail. This route was used to transport goods and passengers from 1874 thru 1908. 300 riders and their wagons will make the journey from Fort Pierre starting on July 30th and arrive in Deadwood on August 15th, to celebrate the 100-year Anniversary of the route. A Campfire Series Show and western music will entertain in the afternoon.
All-Day Admission: $7.00
Neuens Bareback and Bronc Riding Invitational
Bismarck, ND
Neuens arena, north of Bismarck, North Dakota
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 701-667-1850
website: www.debknuth.com
e-mail: debknuth@live.com
Celebrate the 4th annual National Day of the American Cowboy on July 26th at the Neuens Ranch Bareback & Bronc Riding Invitational. Come enjoy a Wild West Show, bareback bronc and saddle bronc rodeo competitions, plus Western, equine and rodeo art by Deb Knuth.
3rd Annual Mesquite Ranch Rodeo & Dance
Adkins, TX
Mesquite Hall & Arena
7/19/2008 to 0/0/0
phone: 210-855-3442
website:
e-mail: conleej@peoplepc..com
3rd Annual Ranch Rodeo - Sponsored by the Mesquite Traildrivers, Adkins TX. Team Events include: Steer Tying, Shovel Race, Calf Branding, Wild Horse Saddling, Steer Loading and Wild Cow Milking. 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Dance 9pm-1am
JAX Farm and Ranch Celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy
Fort Collins, CO
JAX Farm and Ranch, 1000 N Hwy 287
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 970-484-2221
website: jaxfarmandranch.com
e-mail:
Entertainment and activities, training sessions and clinics, and much more.
Day of the Cowboy -Texas Style from Cowtown
Fort Worth, TX
Exchange Building, Historic Ft. Worth Stockyards
7/27/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 817-597-6464
website: cowtownopry.org
e-mail:
Fort Worth pays special tribute to cowboys who made Cowtown what it is today. Come celebrate the cowboy on July 27 at 2:00 PM.
Spear-O-Wigwam’s 4th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
Sheridan, WY
Spear-O-Wigwam Guest Ranch
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 888-818-3833
website: spear-o-wigwam.com
e-mail:
A Texas Hold’Em Card Tournament, barbeque, dancing, rodeo games, trail rides, roping lessons, and more.
Round-Up in the Blue Ridge
Marshall, NC
Madison County Fairgrounds
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 828-552-9104
website: cowboyministry.com
e-mail:
Event details will be listed on the cowboyministry.com website as they become available.
Ranger Doug's National Day of the American Cowboy
Ramona, CA
Ranger Doug's Shootists' Emporium
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 760-789-4867
website: rangerdougs.com
e-mail:
A celebration of the American cowboy with re-enactments, poets, vendors, and more. At least one cowboy firearm will be given away.
Celebrating Our National Day of the American Cowboy
Oklahoma City, OK
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 405-478-2250
website: nationalcowboymuseum.org
e-mail:
Expect a few added treats as America's premier Western Heritage Museum marks the National Day of the American Cowboy.
Meeteetse Celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy
Meeteetse, WY
Meeteetse Rodeo Grounds & Oasis Motel
7/19/2008 to 0/0/0
phone: 307-868-9255
website: oasismotelwyoming.com
e-mail:
A ranch rodeo and free BBQ followed by music from Cooper and the Crowd Thinners. Guest speaker: Clay Gibbons
National Day of the American Cowboy - Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee Agri Center
7/21/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 863-763-1666
website: co.okeechobee.fl.us/Agri-Civic-Center/index
e-mail: mattpearce@embarqmail.com
This will be Okeechobee's 2nd Annual celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy. There will be a 100+ head Cattle Drive of Native Florida Cracker Cattle, Seminole Indians, authentic Ranch Rodeo, BBQ contest, Western art, poets, cow whip popping contest and many other fun events.
Calaveras Arts MUSIC IN THE PARKS Celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy
Angels Camp, CA
Greenhorn Creek Park
7/9/2008 to 0/0/0
phone: 209-754-1774
website: calaverasarts.org
e-mail: mjgenochio@wildblue.net
The Calaveras County Arts Council welcomes the STARDUST COWBOYS for a FREE Concert in the park to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy Wednesday on 6:30-8PM. The Stardust Cowboys play Cowboy & Western Swing music featuring Hall of Fame twin fiddlers taking you back to the days of hometown hoedowns. Your toes will be tapping along to original & old time traditional western tunes with this 8-piece band of musicians. Bring the family and a picnic or enjoy the local vendors while you turn back the clock to the days of the American Cowboy. www.stardustcowboys.com
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton's Clearview Ranch
7/25/2008 to 7/30/2008
phone: 800-392-0822
website: rwhampton.com
e-mail: info@rwhampton.com
July 25 - 30
National Day of the Cowboy Celebration
Don't just sit there! Be a part of the action in Colfax County for week of the National Day of the Cowboy! Ride with R.W. Hampton in a 5 - day "Practical Horsemanship" horse training clinic with nationally recognized clinician, Kerry Kuhn. Combining practical application in real life situations Kerry will cover a variety of horse training subjects from problem solving, colt starting and trail-riding to cattle work. Kerry's specialty is building a better working relationship with your horse, no matter what your discipline or experience level.
Spaces for the clinic will be limited and all of the riders will be grouped according to their level of experience, the age or training level of the horse, and what the participant(s) want to work on, thus ensuring private attention for everyone involved.
Guests & participants can join R.W. and Kerry on various trail rides, including riding on the historic CS Cattle Co., and along the Santa Fe Trail. They can visit local museums and tour the historic ruins of Fort Union, and join in other non-horseback related games and activities with the family and other guests like canoe races, campfire sing-along, and a concert under the stars.
6 Days and 5 Nights
$1250 per rider/ $1550 if needing horse rental/ non-riders $800
MoSeif Trading Company celebrates the National Day of the American Cowboy
Shepherdsville, KY
Awesome Market, I-65, Exit 116
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: (270) 862-3507
website: www.moseif.com
e-mail: moseif@comcast.net
Special savings on Western Home Decor (log furniture, mexican pine furniture, bathroom accessories, cowboy dishware, western jewelry, rustic fountains, western rugs - everything to decorate your home. Special vendors include: new artist painting your own horse picture on your choice of items: horseshair bracelets, necklaces and earrings from your own horse's hair; custom barnwood signs. DOOR PRIZES, FREE DRAWINGS, DISCOUNTS, AND SPECIAL GIFT TO FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS. COME JOIN US AND CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY!
4th Annual National Day Of The American Cowboy
Lakeside, CA
JC Feed & Supply
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 619-561-0433
website: jcfeedandsupply.com
e-mail: emoran@cox.net
This year’s theme is “Taming the Wild West”. There will be Movie Stars, live music, a silent auction, a raffle, lots of food, kid and adult games, vendor booths, era dressed people, skit competitions and our 1st annual “Taming the Wild West Dance.”
Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:00am – 11:00pm
Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Event Contacts: Jodi Davis 619-390-5176
Cowboy Trade Days
Pryor, OK
Whitaker Park
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 800-825-4373
website:
e-mail: lkpace@sbcglobal.net
Two day event: Traders from 10-15 states selling only Cowboy stuff, music, great food, rides, etc. Event Coordinator Ivan Pace
Chama Cowboy Days
Chama, NM
Chama Rodeo Grounds, High Country Restaurant, et al.
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 575-756-1085
website: chamacowboydays.com
e-mail: bill@chamacowboydays.com
Chama Cowboy Days - Celebrating the Cowboy Culture. Join us on July 25th-27th, 2008 to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy. Events will include: Cowboy Open Poetry Competition, Cowboy Music, Ranch Rodeo Competition, BBQ, special viewing of the movie 'Gathering Remnants' by Kendall Nelson, a host of cowboy musicians, a dance, cowboy church, and a special train ride by the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad on Sunday entitled 'The Great Train Robbery'. More events to be listed as they are finalized.
We hope to see you in Chama for this great celebration!
Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of The American Cowboy
Fort Worth, TX
Stockyards National Historic District
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: (817)625-9715
website: fortworthstockyards.org
e-mail: nparish@stockyardsstation.com
Join the Fort Worth Stockyards for the biggest and best day-long celebration of the American Cowboy in the Historic Stockyards! Festive Cowboy Celebration Parade, rib-eating and watermelon-eating contests, stagecoach rides,Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, best mustache contest, most worn-out boot contest, Cowboy Karaoke, Dancing, Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Coloring Contest, Stockyards Championship Rodeo and so much more!
National Day of the American Cowboy in Hopkins County
Sulphur Springs, TX
parking lot of MF Western Products, I-30 access road
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 903-885-3111
website:
e-mail: enolagay@ksstradio.net
free cowboy breakfast, Butterfield stagecoach rides, horseback and trick roping demonstrations, photo ops with chuckwagon, Texas longhorn and Indian pony, live western/cowboy music and poetry, displays of cowboy artists and authors.
HATS OFF TO THE AMERICAN COWBOY, FRONTIER TIMES MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY
Bandera, TX
Lawn of the Banera County Courthouse and the Frontier Times Museum
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 830-796-7784
website: frontiertimesmuseum.com
e-mail: pat_harrison@sbcglobal.net
Cowboy music, Reinactors, chuck wagon cooking, horseshoeing, Indian tepees, antique rifles, tomahawks, hoss wash. Childrens cowboy dress up, roping, stick horse racing, face painting.
Champion rodeo cowboys and chuck wagon dinner
Durango Cowboy Gathering
Durango, CO
Santa Rita Ranch
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 970-749-2995
website: durangocowboygathering.org
e-mail: lindamannix@durango.net
Round up and calf branding of Santa Rita Ranch's registered herd of Texas Longhorns. Followed by barbecue, cowboy poetry and music by some of the featured performers of the Durango Cowboy Gathering.
Art Spur at the BAR-D Ranch
Internationally, CA
CowboyPoetry.com
6/16/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone:
website: cowboypoetry.com
e-mail: editor@cowboypoetry.com
Poets are invited to let an example of Western art spur their imaginations in a special National Day of the Cowboy "Art Spur" competition.
2nd Annual Cowboy Days Swap N Shop
Danville, AR
Yell County Fairgrounds
7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 1-479-495-7100
website: cowboyswapnshop.com
e-mail: mikki@arkwest.com
Family Entertainment, Free public admission, Cowboy Church Services, Western vendors, Rodeo Queen's Contest, Ranch Horse Competition, Horse Trainer's Challenge and Horse Sale.
Cowboy Church and Chuck Wagon Dinner
Rising Sun, MD
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
7/27/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 410-287-2794
website:
e-mail: vls1934@yahoo.com
Cowboy Church Event followed by fellowship chuck wagon lunch and entertainment by cowboy singer and poet Vernon Schmid
Old Prairie Town’s Day of the American Cowboy
Topeka, KS
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 785-368-2437
website: topeka.org/parksrec
e-mail: JBell@topeka.org
Dust off your boots, shine up your spurs and come celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy, Saturday, July 26th from 6-9p.m. at Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site. Discover the rich heritage of the American Cowboy and the western way of life. Live entertainment, demonstrations and activities for children make this a fun family event.
3rd annual Shootout on Whiskey Row
Prescott, AZ
Montezuma Ave. (Downtown Whiskey Row)
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 928-771-2161
website: prescottregulators.org
e-mail: gmmanzer@cableone.net
Relive Prescott, Arizona's Wild West Glory Days!
Take a step back in time, put on your Western duds and experience Prescott’s Western heritage during the 3rd Annual Shootout On Whiskey Row. The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies will host this gathering of award-winning Western re-enactor groups who will perform historic skits and gunfights on Whiskey Row in competition nearly a $1000. in cash prizes. Participants come from all over Arizona and other Southwestern States.
Enter the largest period costume contest in Arizona, which requires authentic 1800s clothing or shop the many vendors of period items. Fundraising activities will include the sales of commemorative T-shirts and tote bags, plus raffle prizes. Young buckaroos can try their luck at calf ropin’ and stick horse racin’.
There is no admission fee to attend this event which celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The city’s Mayor will lead the commencement ceremony.
As a non-profit organization, The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies raise money for local charities and non-profit service organizations while preserving Prescott’s Western heritage. A portion of the proceeds and donations from this event will be presented to
Yavapai Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Contact information:
George Ranz, 928-771-2161
www.prescottregulators.org
2008 ARIZONA TERRITORIAL ROUND-UP
Phoenix, AZ
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
4/11/2008 to 4/13/2008
phone: 602-973-3434
website: www.acsainc.com/
e-mail: kbrand@cox.net
Arizona Cowboy Shooters Association Inc. present the 2008 Arizona Territorial Round-up.
Cowboy Action Shooting at it's finest. Three days of root toot'n fun shoot'n
National Day of the American Cowboy
Cody, WY
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
7/26/2008 to 7/26/2008
phone: 307.587.4771
website: bbhc.org
e-mail: margueriteh@bbhc.org
Come celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy at one of the premier museums of the American West: the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. Join us for rodeo cowboys and clowns, kids rodeo, cowboy poetry and song, cowboy gear demonstrations, ranch culture highlights, gallery presentations and much, much more. For more information, see our Web site at www.bbhc.org or call 307.587.4771.
Route 66 National Day of the American Cowboy
Bristow, OK
Bristow City Park
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: (918) 367-6762
website: coalitionofchristiancowboys.com/
e-mail: jeanne.parks@sbcglobal.net
"All cowboy" parade at 10 am on Main Street (no motorized vehicles allowed. dress code: no t-shirts,or tennis shoes or ball caps, western attire ONLY) followed by the celebration in the City Park, which includes chuck wagon food, western artisan vendors, cowboy poets, and evening concert in the beautiful historic amphitheater. Vendors remain till Sunday, with Cowboy Church under the big tent on Sunday morning. Sponsored by the Coalition of Christian Cowboys, Inc. Mike Newell, President
First American Cowboy & Vaquero Days, Valencia Co. New Mexico
Belen, NM
Valencia County Fair Grounds
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
phone: 505 550-7569
website:
e-mail: rehtaf1@lycos.com
An annual tribute to the first American Cowboy, El Vaquero who brought the ranching culture to the Americas and United States of America through New Mexico in 1598. An assortment of cowboy and western events are planned to include Rodeo, BBQ, Cowboy King and Queen, Cowboy tech show and a fund drive to erect a bronze Statue to the first cowboy the common Vaquero; contact Donald Chavez y Gilbert at nmdahl@hushmail.com.
National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Thomasville, NC
The Barn Loft Western Store
7/28/2008 to 0/0/0
phone: 336-882-3213
website:
e-mail: blwestern@aol.com
A festival honoring the American Cowboy...past and present.
Pony Rides,Mining & facepainting for the kids.
Purina Nutrition Seminar, Featherlite Trailer Safety Demonstration,Dodge Trucks, Farrier demonstration. Bullriders from Sebra, CMSA cowboys,Cowboys for Christ.
Dude Ranch info from Navigant Travel
Antique toy gun show
and much,much more.
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