Coming Events
We realize many of the dates may not be correct, but most events come about the same time each year, so we list them by month and give as much information as possible so you can communicate for details. There is no charge to list the events.
We accept no responsibility for incorrect dates, websites, emails, or other irregularities. Please send your events to working_cowboy@hotmail.com
…………JANUARY
JAN GOLDEN, CO-COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING, For schedule and more info
JAN RED BLUFF, CA–RED BLUFF BULL & GELDING SALE, Annual Western Art Show & Sale, SUBMIT ENTRIES for approval by email to molly@redbluffbullsale.com. For additional information call Jane at 530/521-6649, or email jane@redbluffbullsale.com or Molly at 530/527-2045. Mailed entry forms may be sent to: Red Bluff Bull Sale Art Show – 670 Antelope Blvd., Suite 3, Red Bluff, CA. 96080. Deadline for juror Nov. 3, 2014 6 PM.
JAN ELKO, NV– National Cowboy Poetry Gathering , Western Folklife Center, www.westernfolklife.org.
MESA, AZ–High Noon Western Collectible Auction Telephone: (310) 202-9010 Fax: (310) 202-9011 Email: info@highnoon.com
………..FEBRUARY
FEB MESQUITE, NV- The Annual Mesquite Western Roundup featuring cowboy poetry and western music has been scheduled at the Mesquite Community Theater, 150 N. Yucca St., in Mesquite, Nevada. For more information go to www.mesquitewesternpoetry.com.
FEB PIGEON FORGE, TN-Cowboy and Western entertainers, chuckwagon food, dinner shows, etc. www.MyPigeonForge.com/Saddleup
CARTERSVILLE, GA-Annual For the Love of Art Gala Weekend, Booth Western Art Museum for more information visit http://boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival/.
FEB TBA ALPINE, TX–Texas Cowboy Poetry GatheringE-mail committee@texascowboypoetry.com or call (432) 837-2326 / 1-800-561-3712
…….MARCH
MAR 14. 2019 FORT WORTH, TX-The 21st Annual Will Rogers Awards, TCU Ballroom, for more information AWAAwards.org, Music, Gear, Awards,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA- And Final Williamsburg Film Festival, Colonial Plaza Hotel, www.williamsburgfilmfestival.org
LA GRANGE, TX–Annual Best Little Cowboy Gathering In Texas, country music, western swing, bbq cookoff, lots of events, dances, etc., 979.702.0086 or email bobbyg4419@yahoo.com or 979.249.3033, bestlittlecowboygathering@hotmail.com, www.bestlittlecowboygathering.org
CARTERSVILLE, GA-Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering, Booth Western Art Museum for more information visit http://boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival/.
KAMLOOPS, BC–Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival, BC Cowboy Heritage Society, Box 137, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K3. 1-888-763-2221 or Email: cowboys@bcchs.com
WICHITA FALLS, TX-Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Showcase, Wichita Falls Elks Club langewel@aol.com
MAR TOMBSTONE, AZ–Tombstone Western Music Festival 520-457-2295
MAR CARTERSVILLE GA–Booth Western Art Museum’s Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering Chuck Wagon cooking contest to be held at the Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, 770-607-6373
……..APRIL
APR WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS-Cowboy True, western art and gear show at Impact Center, 940-766-3347 www.theforumwf.org
APR KENNEWICK, WA– Annual Columbia River Cowboy Gathering and Western Music Festival, Contact: Budd Massengale: budd@horsesrun.net (509) 851-4288 or Judy Massengale (509) 851-4287. www.columbiarivercowboygathering.com. Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. The event is organized by Budd & Judy Massengale along with the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering and Western Music Festival Board of Directors.News on featured performers, open mic sign up and special events will be forthcoming. Visit the website – www.columbiarivercowboygathering.com
One of the highlights of the weekend will be the Annual Cowboy Idol competition for both poets and musicians hosted by Smoke Wade. There will be trophies along with $500.00 for first place and $200.00 for second place in both the poet and musician competition. In addition, all open mic performers will be judged throughout the weekend for the People’s Choice Award with prize money and a trophy to the winner. Cowboy Idol contest applicants may contact Smoke Wade smokewade@clarkston.com (435) 215-9675
For information regarding advance ticket sales, RV parking, special Motel rates, or vendor & performer applications, visit the Website: www.columbiarivercowboygathering.com
Or contact: Budd Massengale : budd@horsesrun.net (509) 851-4288 or Judy Massengale (509) 851-4287
NORTH PLATTE, NE-2015 North Platte Country Bluegrass Festival, Lincoln County Fairgrounds (308) 340-4552, 530-0452 www.northplattebluegrassfestival.weeby.com.
CLAREMORE, OK–Annual Green Classic Ranch Rodeo, trade show, junior ranch rodeo, 405-834-6565 Courtneygagan1@hotmail.com
SANTA CLARITA, CA-Santa Clarita Annual Cowboy Festival, Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio cowboy@santa-clarita.com 661-250-3735
CLAREMORE, OK-10th Annual Green Classic Ranch Rodeo, trade show, junior ranch rodeo, 405-834-6565 Courtneygagan1@hotmail.com
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–Wrangler Awards at the National Cowboy Museum, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
…….MAY
Seguin, TX- SOUTH TEXAS COWBOY GATHERING & Western Music Festival The annual SOUTH TEXAS COWBOY GATHERING & WESTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL brings people together from areas of Texas and beyond to celebrate our Western heritage. Through a great mix of music and storytelling, visitors step back in time to learn about the “cowboy way of life”. An outstanding line-up of multi-award winning performers will be featured including R. W. Hampton, Hot Club of Cowtown, Mike Blakely, Jill Jones, Pipp Gillette, Jim Jones, Calvin Hampton, Tin Roof, Rocky King Band, along with other great performers. Our program kicks off Friday evening with a Campfire Happy Hour and Chuckwagon Hors d’oeuvres, an All Star Jam Session, followed by Open Pickin’ & Grinnin’. On Saturday, your day will be filled with the finest music and storytelling you will find anywhere plus there will be fun children’s activities. Top off your day at our Cowboy Steak Dinner & Concert featuring R. W. Hampton. Following the concert, you can tap your toes or two-step with your partner at our Saturday Night Dance featuring Hot Club of Cowtown and the Rocky King Band. Our host hotel will be the historic downtown Park Plaza Hotel (830-584-4400). Reserve early and mention the South Texas Cowboy Gathering to receive the special room rate of $79 + tax (king, single queen or 2 double beds). Reservations can be made for on-site RV camping by calling (830) 660-3083. This is a rain or shine event. Website: http://www.southtexascowboygathering.com Email: southtexasgathering@gmail.com Phone: (830) 491-8888 or (830) 379-7652
MAY ABILENE, TX-Western Heritage Classic, chuckwagon cookoff, trade show, ranch rodeo, dance, many events (325) 677-4376 jbryant@taylorcountyexpocenter.com, 208-816-8681 anytime, if you want to get into the show, you can e-mail us at coyote@northwestmules.com.
MAY AIRDRIE, ALBERTA–11th Annual Yodelfest A tribute to RCMP officers who have lost their lives while on active duty, the 10th anniversary when 4 were murdered in northern Alberta. Representing them will be a retired Staff Sgt of the RCMP who has done history on the force from its beginning, marched west to Fort Walsh, then Fort MacLeod. The US government asked them to come to Fort Benton, Montana to clean up the whisky traders who came on the river boat—then brought whisky to Fort Whoop Up near Lethbridge.. He is well known as the Mountie Poet. Place of event, the Town & Country Centre, 275 Jensen Dr. Airdrie AB. Tickets are: Presold $33.00, door $35.00 children under 10 no charge. Group tickets for 12 or more $30.00 and must be paid for one week prior to event. Available from Miriam’s Music (403) 948-1961 or yodelgirl@telus.net
MAY OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–The 26th Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival is right around the corner! Among all the exciting activities, world-class entertainment and delicious food, the National Cowboy Museum is excited to announce new event pricing! Presented by the Dogwood Foundation, the two-day event is scheduled for May 24 and 25, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. Children can join in on numerous outdoor activities including pony rides, bandana decorating, temporary tattooing and much more. Additionally, stagecoach and covered wagon rides around the festival grounds are a family favorite. Special on Saturday, guests will be entertained by Tim Tingle, an award-winning author and storyteller. Click here for more event information. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO–Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Showcase, Wichita Falls Elks Club langewel@aol.com
BENNETT, CO-Second Annual Chuckwagon Rendezvous, Lizzie Creek Farm, 45355 East 112th St., 303-644-3081 email: lostcreek@esrta.com
BRANSON, MO-Branson tour leaving from Brady, TX to include many shows in Branson, MO www.heartoftexascountry
CALAVERAS, CA–Frogtown Rounding Up Cowboy Poets; Cowboy poets will compete for braggin’ rights and a $200 cash prize in the First Ever Ranch House Cowboy Poetry Competition on May 16 at Frogtown. The event is an added attraction at the 2014 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee,
Submissions Email to laurie@frogtown@gmail.com; mail to the Fairgrounds, PO Box 489, Angels Camp, CA, 95222; or hand deliver to the Administration Building at Frogtown.
For more information call the Fairgrounds at 736-2561.
……..JUNE
JUNE CHUGWATER, WY-30th annual Chugwater Chili Cook off Will be held June 20th in Chugwater Wyoming. For more information go www.Chichester.com
SNYDER, TEXAS-West Texas Swing Festival, email: info@snyderchamber.org
CARTERSVILLE, GA–Cowboy Artists of America h Anniversary Reunion, Booth Western Art Museum for more information visit http://boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival/.
FORT SISSETON, SD–Date: Annual Ft. Sisseton Festival Chuckwagon Cookoff, Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Northeast SD, The 38th Annual Historical Festival will celebrate the Fort’s history: You will hear the cannon fire and see black powder shooting, witness a flag raising ceremony, cavalry and infantry drills, a grand march and countless other period demonstrations. Visit the many Military Encampments, Mountain Man and Cowboy Camps scattered throughout the Fort Grounds.
Wagons will cook up a complete five course meal vying for $3,000 in cash and prizes. If you would like more information, contact The Fort Sisseton Park Manager, Katie Ceroll at 605-448-5474 or email: Katherine.Ceroll@state.sd.us. check out the schedule of events and information at: http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/fort-sisseton/festival-events/historical-festival.aspx
CLOVIS, NM–Duke of the Dutch Oven (575) 309-8617 chris@joesbootshop.com
STEVENSVILLE, MT-Western Heritage Days (406) 360-0837 teri2ya@earthlink.net
FORT SCOTT , KS-19th Annual Echoes of the Trail Cowboy Gathering (620) 223-0736
……..JULY
WOODWARD, OK– Annual Woodward Elks Rodeo State Championship Chuckwagon Cook-off (580)256-2060, ralph73801@yahoo.com
CRAWFORD, NE-Cowgirl Swank Classic Annual Women’s Ranch Rodeo, www.cowgirlswankclassic.com (605) 891-1827
PRYOR, OK–American Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy, Whitaker Park (918) 825-0157
TREMONTON, UT– Annual National Stagecoach and Freightwagon Conference, seminars, speakers, etc., ahganyoung@gmail.com www.stagecoachfreightwagon.org
HICO, TX-National Day of the Cowboy Celebration and Cowboy Poetry & Music , Billy the Kid Museum (254) 796-2523
ABILENE, KS-Old Abilene Town National Day of the Cowboy (785) 263-2681
BANDERA, TX-Frontier Times Museum, National Day of the Cowboy (830) 796-3864
CHEYENNE, WY-Cheyenne Frontier Days & Chuckwagon Cookoff
DURANGO, CO-La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s chuckwagon Cookoff (970) 247-2816 ned_barb@frontier.net
CHRISTOVAL, TEXAS-The Running of the BULL was held in Eldorado for several years but outgrew Eldorado and the organizers took a respite for a few years. In 2013 the San Antonio Express News named it as one of ten things out of staters should do when they came to Texas. It has been decided to revive ROTB in Christoval. It is always held shortly after the running of the bulls in Spain. But at our event entrants get on stage and “run their mouth with a bunch of bull.” It is very laid back and unrehearsed with everything from cowboy poets, cloggers dressed as heifer, singers, musicians, etc. Basically anything goes. We have had everything from national champion cowboy poets to people who were so bad they were hilarious. We had over 5000 attendees at the last one and with the closer proximty to San Angelo which, of course has more citizens and more hotels, we expect more as the event regrows. There is no fee and vendors always do well. . EMAIL: eoboc@hotmail.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-Ride for the Brand Chuckwagon Cookoff (785) 332-8218, mike@nobull.net
BUFFALO, WY-The Big Horn Mountain Festival, bluegrass, folks, Americana, Old-Timey and Traditional Acoustic Music, Johnson County Fairgrounds, www.bighornmountainfestival.com (307) 684-7592 Email: sh84yo@collinscom.net
LAWTON, OK-Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Showcase, Wichita Falls Elks Club langewel@aol.com
PRESCOTT, AZ– Annual Indian Art Market, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St. For information call Sandy Lynch, 928-445-3122, visit the Museum Web site at www.sharlot.org, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PIAM.4U
DAYTON, WA-Mule Mania Days & Chuckwagon Cookoff (208) 816-9682 coyote@northwestmules.com www.mulemaniadayton.com
NASHVILLE, TN-Heart of Texas Nashville Tour, see all Nashville attractions, surprises and more 325-597-1895 www.heartoftexascountry
…….AUGUST
CIMARRON, NM–Cimarron Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering, August 25-27, Cimarron, New Mexico
AUG PRESCOTT,AZ-28th Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, www.azcowboypoets.org and “like” the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering on Facebook.
AUG WESTCLIFFE, CO-5th Annual Sangre de Cristow Chuckwagon Cookoff, Painted View Ranch, 3115 CR 160, Westcliffe, CO 81252: For more information McKenzie (719) 783-9100 email: McKenzie@apaintedview.com
AUG LEWISTOWN, MT-Annual Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous, Cowboy poets and western musicians interested in performing at the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous, contact: Charlotte Carroll, charlihawk@gmail.com, 406-538-3058. Registration forms are online at MontanaCowboyPoetryGathering.com.
Artist/vendors wanting to participate in the Western Art & Gear Vendor Show (FREE to the public), produced in conjunction with The Gathering, are encouraged to contact Karen Kuhlmann, kbkuhlmann@midrivers.com, 406-538-4575 or go online for information and registration forms at MontanaCowboyPoetryGathering.com.
Day Headquarters this August will be at The Yogo Inn and Conference Center, 211 E. Main Street in Lewistown. Artist/vendors will be set up indoors or outdoors at The Yogo Inn.
AUG CARTERSVILLE, GA-Booth Museum’s Birthday Party & Member Appreciation Day,, Booth Western Art Museum for more information visit http://boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival/.
DODGE CITY, KS- Annual Dodge City Western Days Show, rodeo, bit and spur show, etc., (208) 816-8681
PINEDALE, AZ-Chuckwagon Cookoff, (928) 205-5327, (928) 242-5094
WICHITA FALLS, TX (third weekend) –Texas Ranch Roundup, Ranch Rodeo, Trade Show, chuckwagon cooking, etc.
WESTCLIFFE, CO-A Painted View Chuckwagon Cookoff (719) 783-9100 ann@paintedview.com
SANTA FE, NM–Santa Fe Objects of Art, Antique Indian American Art Show, jmorris@cybermesa.com, walt@waltborton.com
FLORISSANT, CO-WMA-Colorado Showcase/Jam-FlorissantFlorissant Grange, 2009 CR 31 lassothecowgirl@yahoo.com
GUNNISON, CO-Cowboy Poery and Music Festival, Sanpete County Fair, Gunnison HS Auditorium, 435-851-0852 wwwSanp Showcase/Jam-Fruita, will be held from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. at The End Zone, 152 S. Mesa St., lassothecowgirl@yahoo.cometeCountyFair.com
BIG HORN, WY-Big Horn Heritage Days, chuckwagon cookoff (307) 655-5622, doug@bighornsmokehouse.com
ESTES PARK, CO-Rocky Mountain Chuckwagon Cookoff, (210) 857-8541, (970) 577-3902 liz5151@q.com or ljacobson@estes.org
FRUITA, CO-WMA-Colorado
DEADWOOD, SD-Deadwood Stagecoach Days, chuckwagon cookoff, (605) 578-1657, karins@deadwoodhistory.com www.deadwoodhistory.com
CASPER, WY-the WY Chapter of the Western Music Association will host a Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering at the Casper Petroleum Club (1301 Wilkins Circle, Casper) The show will begin at 7:00 and will go til 9:00 PM. Tickets will be sold in advance only (not at the door) and are available at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitter, 125 E. 2nd St. in Downtown Casper; at Cadillac Cowgirl, 4280 S. Poplar St. in Sunrise Shopping Center, Casper; or call Karen at 979 255-8222. karen.killion@gmail.com
RICHMOND, TX-George Ranch Chuckwagon Cookoff (208) 312-7025 omaralvarez.id@gmail.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR-Stone County Chuckwagon Cookoff (888) 679-2859 mvchanber@mvtel.nete www.YourPlaceintheMountains.com
CRIPPLE CREEK, CO-WMA-Colorado Showcase/Jam-Cripple Creek
from 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28. 2014 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Gold Bar Room Theater (Lower level of the Imperial Hotel), 123 N. 3rd. St. ,lassothecowgirl@yahoo.com
WINFIELD, KS- Walnut Valley Festival and National Flat Picking Championships, 620-221-3250, wvfest.com
BRANSON,MO-“Salute to the Great American Cowboy”, Silver Dollar City, Info/Tickets 800-475-9370, or www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/festivals
HOT SPRINGS, SD-Badger Clark Cowboy Music Poetry Gathering 605-745-4140
……..SEPTEMBER
DEADWOOD, SD-Deadwood Stagecoach Days, chuckwagon cookoff, (605) 578-1657, karins@deadwoodhistory.com www.deadwoodhistory.com
CASPER, WY-the WY Chapter of the Western Music Association will host a Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering at the Casper Petroleum Club (1301 Wilkins Circle, Casper) The show will begin at 7:00 and will go til 9:00 PM. Tickets will be sold in advance only (not at the door) and are available at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitter, 125 E. 2nd St. in Downtown Casper; at Cadillac Cowgirl, 4280 S. Poplar St. in Sunrise Shopping Center, Casper; or call Karen at 979 255-8222. karen.killion@gmail.com
RICHMOND, TX-George Ranch Chuckwagon Cookoff (208) 312-7025 omaralvarez.id@gmail.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR-Stone County Chuckwagon Cookoff (888) 679-2859 mvchanber@mvtel.nete www.YourPlaceintheMountains.com
CRIPPLE CREEK, CO-WMA-Colorado Showcase/Jam-Cripple Creek
from 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28. 2014 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Gold Bar Room Theater (Lower level of the Imperial Hotel), 123 N. 3rd. St. ,lassothecowgirl@yahoo.com
WINFIELD, KS–Walnut Valley Festival and National Flat Picking Championships, 620-221-3250, wvfest.com
BRANSON,MO-“Salute to the Great American Cowboy”, Silver Dollar City, Info/Tickets 800-475-9370, or www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/festivals
HOT SPRINGS, SD-Badger Clark Cowboy Music Poetry Gathering 605-745-4140
September Ladonia, TX-, 8pm-10pm FREE Boyd Music Festival – Ladonia, Texas. Come see what small town life is all about. hhttp://www.BoydMusicFestival.com
GOLDEN,CO- Buffalo Bill Fall Roundup, noon to 4 pm, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Demonstrations of Old West life and culture, including shooting by Annie Oakley. Free admission to the event and the museum on that day. PH: 303-526-0744 Steve.Friesen@denvergov.org
CLARENDON, TX-Annual Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff, to benefit Saints Roost Museum. (806) 874-3581 bobbiethornberry@gmail.com
FLAGSTAFF,AZ– Annual Trappings of the American West, award wining exhibition of contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture and crafted gear of the working cowboy, Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Ft. Valley Road, www.musnaz.org or membership@mna.mus.az.us
LAWTON, OK-Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Showcase, Wichita Falls Elks Club langewel@aol.com
LUBBOCK, TX-National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, Chuckwagon Cookoff, seminars, trade show, many events, Lubbock Civic Auditorium, (806) 578-1657, cowboysymposium@suddenlink.nete www.cowboysymposium.com
……….OCTOBER
RUIDOSO, NM (Second Weekend)- Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, World’s Richest Chuckwagon Cookoff, Western Swing Dance, cowboy entertainers, western trade show, 3 solid days of entertainment; LCCS Event Coordinator P.O. Box 449 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 (575)378-4431
OCT LONE PINE, CA– The Annual Lone Pine Film Festival, Lone Pine, California www.lonepinefilmfestival.org“Back to the Silents” with an amazing tribute to the one and only TOM MIX who made several trips into the famous Alabama Hills in his movie career.Bob Sigman 760-876-9909 wrangler@lonepinefilmhistorymusuem.org
OCT FLAGSTAFF, AZ- Annual Trappings of the American West is an award-winning contemporary sales exhibition that honors the artistic heritage of the American Cowboy. From the exclusive opening night Member Preview & Artist Reception, to a series of unique public programs; if you love the West – this is your show! Working with 70 juried artists from 14 Western states and Hawaii, Trappings will showcase the mastered talent of painters, sculptors, and photographers, with traditional craftsmen who make saddles, boots, hats, knives, engraved bits & spurs, braided rawhide, hitched horsehair, and musical instruments. This innovative combination of contemporary fine & functional art has real purpose and true value.
OCT FLAGSTAFF, AZ- Flagstaff Ridin’ the Rim Cowboy Poetry will be Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Poets and musicians will be Bill Burke, Janet Moore, Daisy Dillard, Tony Norris, Tom Weathers, and Doug Tolleson. The program will go from 11:00 am to 12”30 pm. It will be followed by a talk at 1:00 pm by H, Alan Day who wrote The Horse Lover.
OCT GREENVILLE, TX- FREE Bob Wills Fiddle Festival and Contest – Outdoor Stage This is an all weekend event, ! Downtown Greenville, Texas
http://www.greenvillechamber.com/visit-greenville/bob_wills_fiddle_festival_and_contest.aspx
DURANGO, CO–The Annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will take place in the Historic Strater Hotel, it will feature a wide array of events which take place in various locations of downtown Durango, Colorado.
BRYAN, TX-Boonville Days Chuckwagon Cookoff, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802, attn: Chuck Wagon Cook-Off. The event is limited to 12 wagons.979-776-2195 or dcowman@brazosvalleymuseum.org. You may also contact Maria Sifuentes at 979-255-3176 or mmsif13@gmail.com.
BRANSON, MO– Annual Branson Terry Music Awards, Tickets: 417-334-4528; or, 800-998-8908.For Additional iformation, please contact: Chisai Childs, 417-331-2447, ChisaiChilds@Yahoo.com
LLANO, TEXAS–Annual Llano Chuckwagon Cookoff, www.llanochuckwagoncookoff, Llano Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce, 100 Train Station Drive, Phone 325-247-5354, Fax 325-248-6917, www.llanochamber.org
ALBANY,TX-Friends of Ft. Griffin Chuckwagon Cookoff (325) 762-2699 susanftgriffin@aol.com www.friendsoffortgriffin.com
GEORGETOWN, CA-Cowboy Gathering, www.artonthedivide.com.
CARTERSVILLE, GA– Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium! Four-day celebration of the West! Enjoy four art exhibitions including Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Live IV and the opening of Prevailing Winds: American Women Artists; experience the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral through re-enactments; witness traditional Native American encampments and dancing; ; see Featured Entertainer Suzy Bogguss live in concert; take part in cowboy church; enjoy two stages of live entertainment; let the kids participate in children’s art activities, a petting zoo and pony rides; and so much more! Booth Western Art Museum for more information visit http://boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival/.
OCT HEBER CITY, UT- Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering in Heber City, Ut. It’s one of the finest events of it’s kind www.hebervalleycowboypoetry.com
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–Cowboy Crossings, Cowboy Artists of America and Traditional Cowboy Artists auction and show of top art and western gear, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
OCT FORT WORTH, TX (fourth weekend)-Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering, Western Swing dance, western performers, chuckwagon cookoff, ranch rodeo, etc. www.redsteagallcowboygathering.com
…..NOVEMBER
NOV GRAND JUNCTION, CO- The newly formed Western Slope Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering will be held at the Museum of the West in Grand Junction CO. 970) 242-0971 www.visitgrandjunction.com/grand-junction-cowboy-poetry-gathering
NOV GEORGE WEST, TX-The annual George West Storyteller Gathering, first weekend of each year. 361-449-2481; info@georgeweststoryfest.org
NOV CHANDLER,AZ– Annual Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off,
Where: Tumbleweed Ranch at southeast corner of Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler AZ 85286
Cost: Free admission, $15 meal ticket
Description:
Experience a rare, up-close look at Western history during this FREE, family-friendly culinary event. On Friday, youth compete in the Jr. Cook-off while entertainers, vendors, and small plates are available throughout the day. The evening concludes with a family campfire. On Saturday, authentic 1880s chuck wagon teams from around the West use historic cooking methods to create the best meals fit for the trail. Wagon teams win prizes in various food categories and the public can purchase these unique chuck wagon meals. Meal tickets sell out quickly! Enjoy live music, Western history, cooking demonstrations, unique vendors, and more!
Hosted by the Chandler Museum and Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch, a 501c3 entity. Funds raised help develop educational outreach opportunities at Tumbleweed Ranch.
Contact: Jean Reynolds, 480.782.2751, jean.reynolds@chandleraz.gov
Website: www.chandleraz.gov/chuckwagon
WICHITA FALLS, TX-Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Showcase, Wichita Falls Elks Club langewel@aol.com
CLAREMORE, OK–Chuckwagon Cookoff, Anniversary of Will Rogers Days, Chuckwagon Cookoff, parade, entertainment, car show, 918-341-8688, 8777-341-8688 www.visitclaremore.org
MONTEREY, CA–Monterey Cowboy Gathering
HONDO, TEXAS-Cowboy Country Roundup Chuckwagon Cookoff
BLANCO,TX-Blanco Western Showcase and Annual Knife and Tomahawk Throwing Championships www.blancowesternshowcse.com
THE DALLES, OR– The Columbia Gorge Cowboy Gathering www.thedallescivic.org or email shortcutpoetry@hotmail.com.com/
NOV ALBUQUERQUE, NM-26th Annual Western Music Association Convention and annual Showcase & Awards www.westernmusic.org
……..DECEMBER
DEC SEDONA,AZ-“Holiday Central Sedona,” as it is called, is the annual series of more than 40 events throughout Sedona, the annual light display, and Christmas in the Park, a festive Sedona Heritage Museum event, To fully capture the joy of winter in Sedona, there are several events around town that are not to be missed, including Festival of Lights, Sedona Restaurant Week, Be the Peace New Year’s Retreat and more. Festival of Lights: The Lighting of 6,000 Luminarias. Sedona Restaurant Week is a semi-annual event where guests and residents can experience a three-course pre-fixe style menu with dishes from some of the most renowned spots in the city. These options and more offer foodies a chance to sample the varied mouthwatering cuisine of Sedona, without breaking the bank. From December 4-13, chefs across the city may cater their menu to the festive spirit, or incorporate holiday merriment into each individualized experience. Hay House author and meditation teacher Sarah McLean and mystical musician Ani Williams will bring in the New Year with deep meditations and moments of mystical music beginning at 7 p.m. on December 31. Sedona is the perfect locale to take advantage of the holidays and explore winter festivities. For more information on what to find, view our Press Kit or visit www.visitsedona.com/calendar-of-events/annual-events/.
DEC WICKENBURG, AZ- Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering,
Information: The Chamber at (928) 684-0977 Tickets Available: www.wickenburgchamber.com,
Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Frontier Street, Information: The Chamber at (928) 684-0977
Tickets Available: www.wickenburgchamber.com
DEC NAVASOTA, TX–The River Road Boys’ 8th Annual Christmas Ball. Navasota VFW Hall in Navasota, Texas. Once again, this promises to be a great evening of dancing and western swing music. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Cell: 281-989-0341 Home: 281-290-7255; 22011 Rosewood Trail Tomball, Texas 77377-3505; website www.RiverRoadBoys.com email: riverroadboys@sbcglobal.net
DEC MONTEREY,CA– Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and Cowboy Art & Western Marketplace www.montereycowboy.org).
ALTUS, OK–Cowboy Christmas Ball, Quartz Mountain Lodge, email: jwsollis@yahoo.com; 940-839-7870
PHOENIX,AZ-The Arizona National Livestock Show will hold the 16th annual Chuck Wagon Cook off on Sunday, and the 3rd annual Dutch Oven Cook Off on Saturday, at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. 1826 W. McDowell Road. Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 258-8568
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK-Kickoff to the Twelve Days of Cowboy Christmas, Holiday programming at the National Cowboy Museum. Free evening to activities that launch the festivities with holiday lighting and more. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK-A full schedule of holiday programming with the Dec. 19 Cowboy Christmas Ball with Michael Martin Murphey www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK-Cowboy Christmas Ball with Michael Martin Murphey at the National Cowboy Museum www.nationalcowboymuseum.org