Events Calendar
- Gunsmoke 55th Anniversary Celebration
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Dates: Sep 3, 2010 to Sep 4, 2010
The Dodge City Trail of Fame - Official Celebration of the GUNSMOKE 55th Anniversary Dodge City, Kansas - September 3rd and 4th, 2010
Guests include Buck Taylor - an award winning western watercolor artist who starred as Newly O'Brien in 119 episodes of GUNSMOKE, Jim Byrnes whose credits include 35 episodes of GUNSMOKE, “Walker Texas Ranger”, “The Macahans”, “How The West Was Won”, “The Sacketts”, “The Gambler” series with Kenny Rogers, and several of the GUNSMOKE movies, Bo Hopkins with roles in TV shows like "The Virginian" & "Bonanza," to movies such as "The Wild Wild West," "The Wild Bunch" & "Cat Ballou" will be there as well as award winning western humorist, cowboy poet and Encore Westerns On-Air Promotions Director, Jeff Hildebrandt, Inga Ojala - actress, artist and fast draw holster maker whose father was the most well known of the Hollywood “gun coaches”, and, Western events producer/writer and kin to Glenn Strange, Julie Ann Ream. Julie contributes to the production of Rex Allen Days, the Western Legends Awards, and is a spokesperson for the National Day of the Cowboy organization. James Arness hopes to join the festivities via telephone.
Free Western theme vendor space is available both days. Symposia will take place both days with an opportunity to meet and chat with the stars as well as obtain autographs. There is a western dress banquet Friday evening and Dodge City Trail of Fame will dedicate sidewalk medallions for GUNSMOKE stars Glenn Strange (Sam the bartender) and James Nusser (Louie Pheeters the town drunk) on Saturday.
Event Headquarters - Dodge House Hotel, 2408 West Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801
620-225-9900
Pre-registration is requested and you may do so at www.Gunsmoke55th.org
Hurry! Hotel rooms and event seating are filling rapidly! For more information call 620-561-1925
- Friends of Mustangs Open House
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Date: Sep 11, 2010 - Time: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Friends of Mustangs Open House
Sherriff's Posse Grounds, 2508 Blichman Ave, Grand Junction CO
September 11, 2010 9AM - PM
Eight young Mustangs and four Burros will be available for adoption at the event with bidding opening at noon. Members will have their trained Mustangs present for demonstrations, as well as information about the range and the wild horses. Schedule includes the Anderson Sling demonstration, obstacle course and game play.
www.friendsofmustangs.org Contact Becky 970-434-7827 - 2010 Cowhand's & Corriente's Ranch Rodeo Series Finals
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Dates: Sep 11, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010
Round Up Arena,
Dodge City, KansasTop Hand Challenge, Vendors, Mutton Bustin', and exciting Ranch Rodeo action as top teams compete to be named "Series Champions" for 2010. Visit www.for a complete schedule or more information about the series!
- Second Annual Wild West Cowboy Roundup
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Date: Sep 18, 2010 - Time: 10:00 AM
Garland, Texas - Downtown
We'll be sharing our Western heritage along with a Texas Buffalo Soldier Military Camp in September at the Wild West Cowboy Roundup in downtown Garland, Texas, with special guests James Drury (The Virginian), The Light Crust Doughboys, and more.
Chuckwagons will be serving up authentic cowboy grub from dutch ovens for those with "wild" appetites! The "cookies" will be serving up hearty meats, beans, and potatoes all day long. Don't forget the authentically restored Stagecoach for your honey. And if chuckwagon isn't your style, the Mexican Cantina with Mariachis is the perfect alternative! Wild music and entertainment will be offered all day on the Historic Downtown Square in Garland. The day's entertainment includes historic reenactments of our pioneer past and other offerings indoors at the Plaza Theater. Special western performances, western singers, western swingers and cowboy poets, will make this a day to remember! Activities for little buckaroos include a petting zoo and hay mazes that will keep your kiddos entertained for hours. On top of that, there will be face painting, pony rides, balloon hats, games and crafts and horseshoe tosses for our little cowboys and cowgirls! Good times for the whole family.Come one and all to celebrate our Western Heritage at the Wild West Cowboy Round-Up!
http://www.garlandcowboyroundup.com/event.htm - Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Border Wars 2010
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Dates: Oct 2, 2010 to Oct 3, 2010
Date: October 2 - 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Sterling, CTThis event will be two days long. Mass Sixshooters will host on Saturday, October 2nd, and Connecticut Renegades will host on Sunday, October 3rd. Border Wars 2010 will be held at the Quarter H Farm, 330 Saw Mill Road, Sterling, CT.
Overnight rough camping. No stalls.
For additional information, contact: Connecticut Renegades, 45 Kelly Lane, Granby, CT, 06035, or call 860-844-8775, hossshuer@aol.com
- Gold Canyon Day of the Cowboy Celebration
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Dates: Oct 8, 2010 to Oct 9, 2010
Day of the Cowboy Celebration October 8 & 9, 2010 Gold Canyon, AZ
Friday, October 8th “COWBOY UP CASINO NIGHT & WESTERN BBQ” 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Gold Canyon Golf Resort (TENT) - 6100 Kings Ranch Rd.
Includes: Texas Hold’em, Roulette, Black Jack, BBQ dinner, Prizes and Music. Special appearance by the Mojave Muleskinners Pre-Event Tickets purchased by September 30th $32 per person Tickets purchased after September 30th $42 per person Contest for best dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Ticket Sales: contact June @ 480-671-5512 FREE CHILD CARE OFFERED DURING CASINO NIGHT EVENT Courtesy of MAXWELL PRESCHOOL 6021 S Kings Ranch Rd. – Gold Canyon (Western games and activities provided for the cowboys and cowgirls - call-480-430-3882)
Saturday, October 9th “Round Up” Golf Tournament – to benefit “The 100 Club” – Supporting families of Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters when Tragedy Strikes. $75 per person includes cart, range balls, prize fund & Cowboy BBQ lunch Time: 8:30 am Location: Gold Canyon Golf Resort- Dinosaur Mountain Course Contact: Ryan Duff – Golf Shop 480-982-9449 or email ryan@gcgr.com for information.
“The Day of the Cowboy – Market Place” Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM Location: Basha’s Shopping Plaza - US Highway 60 & Superstition Mtn. Dr – Gold Canyon Enjoy an Outdoor Market with Local Vendors and Artisans Contact Ray for vendor booth information 480-983-1142 Chili Cook-off Contest – Sponsored by the Gold Canyon Business Association Contact Patti Pier for contest details and times 480-366-5088
GOLD CANYON GOLF RESORT 11:00 – 2:00 Author Madame Marilyn author of “The Valentine Cowboy” and the Mojave Muleskinners 4:00 – 8:00 Vendors, Crafters & Family Fun including face painting, hot air balloon, reptile zoo, FUN photos with Snap Booth Photo Special Guest Appearance by the Mojave Muleskinners 5:00 – 8:00 Western BBQ Dinner (reservations are required for indoor Buffet - limited seating) For reservations contact June 480-671-5512 Lighter Fare available at outdoor Snack Shop area.
6:30 LIVE COUNTRY WESTERN BAND- “Second Shift” sponsored by SRP 7:00 Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest Sponsored by Gold Canyon Urgent Care 8:00 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR ~ blankets & lawn chairs encouraged 8:20 – 11:00 pm – Music FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE provided Courtesy of Arizona Value Shuttle. Additional event parking courtesy of Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, 6640 S Kings Ranch Road. Transportation provided between 5 - 9 pm.
FOR EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.pinalcountytoday.com, Or www.gcgr.com for lodging information, Or contact Susan M Sharp, Gold Canyon Day of The Cowboy Committee Chairperson 480-671-5589 - Cowboys of Color National Rodeo Finals
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Date: Oct 8, 2010 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
NATIONAL FINALS RODEO - 8 p.m. October 30, 2010
Mesquite Championship Resistol Arena 1717 Rodeo Drive Mesquite, TX 75149Let us entertain you while we educate you! Bull riding, calf roping, streer wrestlin', and bronc bustin', cultural entertainers, Buffalo Soldiers, Charros, Escaramuzas, Ceremonial Dancers, Tennessee Walking Horses, Pony Express Relays, Wild Horse Races, Ladies barrel racing, Junior calf roping and Junior barrel racing. You'll find it all at the Cowboys of Color National Finals Rodeo in Mesquite, Texas.
The National Day of the Cowboy will be a guest at this event.
(972) 285-8777 - Tickets on Sale July 1st
For more information contact U2Rodeo@aol.com http://cowboysofcolorrodeo.com/calendar.html - 5th Annual Wild Western Festival
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Dates: Oct 15, 2010 to Oct 17, 2010
Fri, Sat & Sunday October 15 -17, 2010 10am – 6pm
Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 North 59th Avenue
"History Meets Hollywood!"Sahuaro Ranch Park in downtown Glendale is the new home for one of the biggest events in the Southwest. The Wild Western Festival is described as "Arizona's answer to a Wild West Renaissance Festival," by the Associated Press. Experience 17 acres of the Best in the West family fun and entertainment for all ages and see for yourself why Sahuaro Ranch Park is listed on the National Register of Must-See Historic places and called the "Showpiece of the Valley." There'll be exciting entertainment, reenactments, TV & movie celebrities like Peter Brown, Jeff Connors, and Jon Locke and William Smith, vendors of western products, cowboy vittles, and more.
Visit www.wildwesternfestival.com for more information.
The National Day of the Cowboy will be at this event. - Booth Museum 8th Annual Cowboy Festival & Symposium
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Dates: Oct 21, 2010 to Oct 24, 2010
8th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium
October 21 – 24
Cartersville, GeorgiaJoin us at the Booth Museum for a four-day celebration of the West with featured artist John Coleman, two performances by Riders in the Sky, plus art history lectures, children’s activities, pioneer demonstrations, re-enactments of historic Western gunfights, Native American dancing, cowboy church, and much more.
Doc Stovall will be presented with a National Day of the Cowboy 2010 Cowboy Keeper Award during the Cowboy Symposium.
- National Pow Wow and Indian Festival
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Dates: Nov 13, 2010 to Nov 14, 2010
National Pow Wow and Indian Festival
Boling Park - Canton, GeorgiaThis National Pow Wow pays tribute to the American Veteran while observing Native American Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome! Native American Dance Competition $ prizes. All Drums welcome, daily feast for singers, dancers & performers. Warriors on horseback, live buffalo, Native food court, Native Arts & Crafts, Audience participation, Hoop dancers, Aztec dancers, living Indian villages & displays, primitive skills educators, re-enactments, archery, kids activities, pony rides and more. Iron Man dance contest and specialty dances contingent with gate. Special guest performances and bands. Veterans' displays. All Veterans encouraged to join in on our Veterans salute and special tribute.
Commemorative Motorcycle Run From Freedom Power Sports to the event on Saturday and Much more Everyone is welcome but this is not a hobbyist PowWow so please be respectful with your regalia and presentation if you elect to dance. Adults $9, Kids $5, Kids 5 yrs & under FREE.
Pow Wow Benefits My Brothers Keeper Wildlife Rescue & the Cherokee Horse Rescue
Crafters & Artist by invitation only. Call or email 770-735-6275 chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com www.rthunder.com Facebook: Rolling Thunder Enterprises
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