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Mount Royal Trail Ride & Concert/known as the AR/OK Border ride
Chester, AR usa
Chster Valley Ranch 1035 E. Front ST.
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Ride the 1800/s wagon trail, the Cole Younger pass on the border of ar/ok. with country & western music star. Campfire show, chuck wagon dinner, breakfast,a full blown concert. Chester AR. people come from all over. www.mtroyaltrailride.com 615-351-3167 Event Site
wonderrk@bellsouth.net
615-351-3167 |
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Arizona Festival of Horses
Scottsdale, AZ USA
WestWorld
12/12/2008 - 12/14/2008
Three day horse festival featuring world class clinicians doing live demonstrations, a breed and stallion showcase featuring horses of all breeds. A trade show just in time for Christmas. Clinicians offering daily clinics for horse and rider! Event Site
info@festivalofhorses.com
785-494-2820 |
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Mesa Old West Days & Chili Cook-off Festival
Mesa, Arizona, AZ USA
downtown Old town Mesa
10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
A full day event with old west shoot outs, an International Chili Society Cook-off, games, costume contests, an 1880's baseball game, food vendors, old west gear dealers, etc Event Site
notarpole@aol.com
(480) 835-0757 |
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4th Annual WILD WESTERN FESTIVAL, History meets Hollywood, Avondale Arizona
Avondale, AZ United States
Real Working Movie Studio
9/26/2008 - 9/28/2008
Voted "One of the Best Western Events in the U.S." & dubbed "Arizona’s Answer To A Wild West Renaissance Fair" See why everyone is saying... "It’s not just another Festival...But A 3 Day Wild West Theme Park! YeeHaw! Park!" Event Site
DRBuc@cox.net
623 521-3856 |
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20th Annual Cowboy Christmas Poets Gathering
Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg, AZ USA
Del E. Webb Center, DCWM, & Community Center
12/5/2008 - 12/7/2008
Join featured cowboy poets, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Jean & Gary Prescott, and 2006 Texas Poet Laureate Red Steagall in historic western Wickenburg, Arizona on December 5th-7th. Saturday Day sessions with many noted cowboy poets from all around the southwest. Event Site
events@wickenburgchamber.com
800-942-5242 |
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AMERICAN WEST KING CITY LABOR DAY CLASSIC
KING CITY, CA USA
RAVA ARENA
8/30/2008 - 9/1/2008
BARREL RACING WITH $7,500 IN ADDED CASH PLUS DALE CHAVEZ BUCKLES TO OPEN WINNERS AND AWARDS FOR YOUTH AND SENIOR CLASS Event Site
aw4d@aol.com
602-237-2870 |
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Western Music Association's CA Chapter 3rd Sunday of every month JAM!!
Los Angeles, CA LA
Autry National Center - Autry Museum
3/16/2008 - 12/31/2012
The California Chapter of the Western Music Association welcomes you to their 3rd Sunday of EVERY month Cowboy Music "JAM!" Please join us at the Autry Nation Center (Autry Museum) in LA, CA, from 1-3PM - we are located across the street from the LA Zoo. Event Site
lindaleegreen@earthlink.net
661-297-5955 |
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Cowboy Chuckwagon Supper & Show
Oak Glen, CA USA
ranch
8/16/2008 - 8/16/2008
Riley's at Los Rios Rancho will serve up a Cowboy
Chuckwagon Supper on Saturday, August 16th, at 6:00 p.m. Along with the supper, enjoy a
special treat - an evening of cowboy music, played and sung by Riley's Regulators Event Site
info@losriosrancho.com
909-797-1005 |
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Cowboy Chuckwagon Supper & Show
Oak Glen, CA USA
Los Rios Rancho
8/16/2008 - 8/16/2008
Rileys at Los Rios Rancho will host a Cowboy Chuckwagon Supper and an evening of traditional and classic cowboy tunes performed by Riley's Regulators. For those who enjoy and old-time waltz or two-step, there's a dance floor.
Period attire is welcome. Event Site
info@losriosrancho.com
909-797-1005 |
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The Cowpoke Fall Gathering, 14th Annual Cowboy Poety & Music
Loomis, CA USA
Blue Goose Fruit Shed
11/6/2008 - 11/8/2008
Yvonne Hollenbeck, Pat Richardson, J Parson, Bill Brewster, Jeralynn Strong, John Kintz, Ernie Sites and John Martin entertain Nov. 7-8. Open Mic Session on Nov. 6. Poets Reception Nov. 7. Western Barbeque, stagecoach rides, matinee Nov. 7 Event Site
info@soplacerheritage.org
916-787-0878 |
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Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Santa Barbara, CA United States
8/5/2009 - 8/9/2009
A celebration of Santa Barbara's heritage, through music, dancing and family events. This five day festival showcases one of the largest equestrian parades in the country, spanish dancing at the Mission Santa Barbara,along with Professional Bull Riding. Event Site
info@oldspanishdays-fiesta.org
805-962-8101 |
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Southwest Traders Rondezvous
Cortez, CO USA
Cortez Cultural Center
9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
The annual Southwest Traders Rondezvous will be held Sept.27 - 28 in Cortez, CO. Featuring generations of Southwestern Indian traders for story-telling, lectures, Exhibits, big Navajo Rug Auction. Public welcome! Event Site
frank.lister@cortezculturalcenter.org
970-565-1151 |
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WILL JAMES SOCIETY DURANGO GATHER
DURANGO, CO USA
BEST WESTERN DURANGO INN AND SUITES
10/2/2008 - 10/5/2008
16th ANNUAL GATHER OF THE WILL JAMES SOCIETY Event Site
bb@troycable.net
334-672-2787 |
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4th Colorado Homestead Art Show with Old West Experience in Loveland, CO
Loveland, CO USA
First National Bank East Exhibit Hall
9/19/2008 - 9/21/2008
Happy trails take you back to your western heritage by attending the 4th Annual CHAS. Not only will there be outstanding fine art depicting the past but old cowboy music and storytellers will entertain you, also Cowboy Church, an enjoyable event for all. Event Site
swanranch@aol.com
970-221-0997 |
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Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
Meeker, CO USA
Just west of Meeker on Highway 13
9/3/2008 - 9/7/2008
Notorious range sheep challenge 120 internatl dog/handler teams for $20,000 purse. BBQs, craft fair, wool, leather, service & war dog, dog handling demos, petting farm, fun for the whole family. Event Site
info@meersheepdog.com
970-878-0080 |
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WILL JAMES SOCIETY 16th ANNUAL GATHER
DURANGO, CO USA
DURANGO ARTS CENTER
10/2/2008 - 10/5/2008
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WILL JAMES SOCIETY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Event Site
bb@troycable.net
334-566-4265 |
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Wayne Perkins Horsemanship Clinic
Wellborn, FL USA
Wellborn Quarter Horses Arena
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
WANT A LIGHER MORE RESPONSIVE HORSE? World champion (reining, heading, heeling, working cowhorse)clinian tells you his secrets...starting with arcs and counter arcs. Anyone can learn from this AQHA judge and professional horseman. Event Site
andreainwellborn@yahoo.com
386-963-1555 |
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20th Annual Kansas
Medicine Lodge, KS USA
Pageant Arena
9/26/2008 - 9/27/2008
Anniversary celebration of Kansas Ranching Heritage, KCRR will showcase 12 ranch teams, many made up of 2 Kansas ranches. Events include Cowboy Trappings and Trade Show, Open Ranch Horse Show, and Buster McLaury Equine Demonstration. Event Site
ptreaty@sctelcom.net
620-886-9815 |
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International Rocky Mountain Horse Show
Lexington, KY USA
Kentucky Horse Park
9/16/2008 - 9/20/2008
See hundreds of Rocky Mountain Horses in one place! Come meet and experience the Rocky Mountain Horse at the annual International Show at the KY Horse Park, Lexington, KY. Event Site
information@rmhorse.com
606-724-2354 |
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Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Roundup
Branson, MO USA
Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater & Attraction
9/19/2008 - 9/21/2008
Annual event is a fundraiser for the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri (a non-profit organization). Weekend-long celebration includes displays and reenactments at the Museum, live music, a fundraising dinner and show, and cowboy church. Event Site
administrator@royrogers.com
(417) 339-1900, Ext. 222 |
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Nevada City, Montana
Virginia City, MT USA
Nevada City Living History Museum 1 1/2 miles west of Virginia Ciyt, Mt. on hwy 287
5/23/2008 - 9/1/2008
Living History Events every weekend - Memorial Weekend through Labor Day, interpreters accurately recreate the historical happenings in early Montana. The Gold Rush, Vigilantes, George Ives, and Jack Slade all come to life every summer in Nevada City Event Site
dthyer@mt.gov
(406)843-5247 |
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The Montana Wild West Fest
Helena, MT USA
Kleffner Ranch, East Helena
8/9/2008 - 8/10/2008
The Montana Wild West Fest is a 2-Day event of "All Things Western". The 2008 festival will be held at the Historic Kleffner Ranch in East Helena. Events include western gunfight re-enactments,vendors, living history and more! Event Site
contact@montanalivinghistory.org
(406) 458-3700 |
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North America's Leading Bucking Horse Sale
Williston, ND USA
Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds
9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008
12th Annual Breeders Classic Bucking Horse & Bull Sale. Outstanding lineup of 300 head of horses & 125 bulls from the best breeders in the world. It doesn't get any better than this anywhere in North America. You don't want to miss this exciting sale! Event Site
kling@ruggedwest.com
701-842-4516 |
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Marvin Garrett Roughstock Series - Valley City ND
Valley City, ND United States
North Dakota Wintershow Building
10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
High Impact Roughstock Rodeo Event with 3 roughstock riding events, Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding, produced by 4 Time World Champion/Hall of Fame Bareback Rider Marvin Garrett. Event to include Concert with Brock Finn. Event Site
mgroughstock@hotmail.com
605-892-4839 |
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Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup
Omaha, NE USA
Qwest Center
9/25/2008 - 9/28/2008
Celebration of heritage. Features Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Ariat Playoff, Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Show and Douglas County Fair Event Site
info@aksarben.org
402.554.9600 |
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24th Annual Antique Ethnographic Art Show
Santa Fe, NM USA
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008
Museum-quality ethnographic antiques. Over 150 dealers featuring the finest ethnographic and tribal antique art from around the world. Preview Gala Aug 15th 6pm-9pm, $75.00 / Show runs Aug 16-17, 10am-5pm, $10.00 per day. Tickets available at the door. Event Site
whitehawk02@hotmail.com
505-992-8929 |
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30th Annual Invitational Antique Indian Art Show
Santa Fe, NM USA
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
8/18/2008 - 8/20/2008
Whitehawk's original show celebrates its 30th year and features museum-quality Historic Antique Indian Art from the tribes of the Americas. Preview Gala, Aug. 18th 6pm-9pm $75.00 / Show Aug. 19th - 20th $10.00 / All tickets available at the door. Event Site
whitehawk02@hotmail.com
505-992-8929 |
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The Last Cavalry Campaign
Columbus, NM USA
Along the border of the Florida mountains
11/7/2008 - 11/12/2008
An authentic wagon, mule, and horse expedition, traveling 60 miles from the actual 1916 railroad drop off point to the small village of Columbus, NM Event Site
TallOaksGarden@aol.com
505-531-2390 |
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Allard Auctions "Best of Santa Fe" Auction 2008
Santa Fe, NM USA
Historic LaFonda Hotel Ballroom
8/16/2008 - 8/17/2008
14th annual American Indian, Western, & Antique Auction. OVER 1000 LOTS! Navajo rugs, Indian baskets, Western & Native art & bronzes, Indian jewelry, Native beadwork, antique rifles, tradebeads, much more. Free Admission, Full color catalog available. Event Site
info@allardauctions.com
1-888-314-0343 |
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31st Annual Antique Indian Art Show
Santa Fe, NM USA
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
8/17/2009 - 8/19/2009
Whitehawk’s original show celebrates its 31st year and features museum-quality Historic Antique Indian Art objects ranging from Northwest Coast masks to Southwestern pottery, jewelry, textiles, California baskets, Plains beadwork of all types and artifacts from the Western, Great Lakes and Woodland tribes. The largest and longest running show for Historic Antique Indian Art. Gala preview opening, Monday, August 18, 6-9pm. The show continues on Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am –5pm. Both shows will be held in the new Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Event Site
mberridge@whitehawkshows.com
505-992-8929 |
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Senior National Finals Rodeo- Winnemucca, NV
Winnemucca, NV U.S.A.
The Winnemucca Events Complex
10/0/2008 - 11/0/2008
The Senior National Finals Rodeo is the culmination of the National Senior Pro Rodeo Tour. Over 1400 contestants, 40 years of age or older, from around the United States and Canada compete throughout the year in over 70 rodeos leading to this event. Event Site
info@seniorrodeo.com
1-866-831-5432 |
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AMERICAN WEST 4D FINALS
RENO, NV USA
RENO LIVESTOCK EVENTS CENTER
10/12/2008 - 10/18/2008
FINALS FOR AMERICAN WEST 4D BARREL RACING CONTESTANTS, ADDED MONEY, SADDLES, AWARDS, SHOPPING GALORE FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE. Event Site
aw4d@aol.com
602-237-2870 |
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Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo
Reno, NV US
Reno Livestock Events Center
8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008
The Wild Horse & Burro Expo is dedicated to celebrating America's Living Legends, our wild horses (mustangs) and burros. Three days of shows, demos, camaraderie, educational events, and entertainment, all designed to help promote successful adoption Event Site
cblawrnc@aol.com
(775) 853-4182 |
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17th Annual Gene Autry OK Museum Film & Music Festival
Gene Autry, OK USA
15 miles NE of Ardmore, OK off of IH35
9/24/2008 - 9/28/2008
Film & Music Festival featuring C&W Entertainers - Gene Watson, Les Gilliam, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of Prairie & more. Film stars-Robert Fuller, Barry Corbin, Lisa Montell, Alex Cord, Roberta Shore & Don Reynolds. Event Site
texschutz@aol.com
580-294-3047 |
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The Cowboy Trade Day™ Swap meet
Catoosa, OK USA
Rogers Point Park
9/20/2008 - 9/20/2008
Features ranch cowboy trappings, antique spurs, old west guns, cowboy crafts, western decor, Navajo silver jewelry and a whole lot more! Come to the biggest annual all-cowboy stuff & western stuff swap meet in the country. Attended by thousands! Event Site
hilltop74047@olp.net
(918)809-6757 |
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Cowboy Trade Days
Poteau, OK USA
Poteau Fairgrounds
11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
We have tradin, buyin & sellin of Western, Cowboy and Native American items. Sorry, no yard sale or flea market items allowed. Live Entertainment is provided free. Don’t forget to sign up for the door prizes & check out the great food! Event Site
mdavis33@alltel.net
918-647-3328 |
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Penn-Ohio Youth Rodeo &
Amercian Cowboy special event
Fredonia, PA USA
Center Cross W Arena
7/19/2008 - 10/6/2008
POYRA youth rodeos from ages 21 & under all events-all ages.we have 9 rodeos through the summer.having special event for National Day of the American Cowboy after rodeo. For schedule or other info contact us 724-475-3757 rccfi@certainty.net Fredonia PA Event Site
rccfi@certainty.net
724-475-3757 |
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The American Cowboy, Symbol of the American West Photography Workshop
Spearfish, SD USA
10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008
Join professional photographers Les Voorhis and Jason Hahn in modern day Belle Fourche, SD for an exciting four day weekend photographing traditional cowboys hosted on a sprawling prairie ranch. Event Site
info@outdoorphotoworkshops.com
(605) 645-6326 |
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Marvin Garrett Roughstock Series - Rapid City SD
Rapid City, SD United States
Pennington County Events Center
10/24/2008 - 10/25/2008
High Impact Roughstock Rodeo with 3 roughstock events, Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding, produced by 4 Time World Champion/Hall of Fame Bareback Rider; Marvin Garrett followed by concert with Nashville Recording artists; "Joey and Rory" Event Site
mgroughstock@hotmail.com
605-892-4839 |
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6th Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering hosted by Red Steagall
Seguin, TX USA
Diamond F Arena & Expo Center
9/12/2008 - 9/13/2008
This two-day event featuring Riders In The Sky celebrates the Western culture and lifestyle of the American Cowboy features top-notch cowboy music and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. Event Site
sbettis@grmedcenter.com
830-401-7375 |
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The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering
Fort Worth, TX USA
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
3 day event includes ranch rodeo, cowboy music and poetry, chuck wagon cookoff and parade, western swing dances, horsemanship clinics, youth poetry and fiddle contest,cowboy church and cowboy trappings show Event Site
debbie@redsteagall.com
817-625-1025 |
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Western Trade Days
Tioga, TX United States
downtown lot
6/28/2008 - 9/27/2008
Tioga's Western Trade Days welcomes vendors and strolling cowboy musicians and storytellers on 4th Saturdays, April - September, 8 AM - 5 PM, 107 Gene Autry Drive, downtown Tioga, Texas, http://www.westerntradedays.com Event Site
info@westerntradedays.com
940-390-7886 |
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Butterfield Overland Stage Sesquicentennial Celebration-
Bowie, Denton, Dallas, Abilene, Bonte,Grape Creek, Monahans, Fort Davis, Va, TX USA
downtown, Museums, road from Abilene to Denton, parks
7/15/2008 - 10/20/2008
Butterfield Stage crossed the frontier of N. Tex with a lick and promise to avoid Indians and flooding streams-remarkable route has all towns celebrating this boon to give towns a chance to grow and develop as train did 24 yrs later. Enjoy Family Fun Event Site
edc@whitesborotexas.com
903-564-400 |
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Pioneer and Heritage Festival
Rusk,TX
Oct 10-12,2008
Rusk, TX USA
Texas State Railroad Park
10/10/2008 - 10/11/2008
Step back into the days of the pioneers and camp out next to a campfire and enjoy the food, entertainment,& people just as they looked back in the 1880's. Located deep in the heart of East Texas Pineywoods at the Texas State Railroad Depot in Rusk,TX. Event Site
lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu
903-683-4242 |
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Colby Yates PBR Challenge
Sulphur Springs, TX USA
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center
8/21/2009 - 8/22/2009
Some of the greatest cowboys in the Professional Bull Riders association will test their skills against some of the baddest bulls in the sport.
But it’s more than a PBR event. It’s also where some of the up-and-coming bucking stars will be part of the competition in the American Bucking Bull Inc. Classic, which features 3- and 4-year-old athletic bulls showing off their talents. Event Site
holly@pbftour.com
254-421-3551 |
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Cody High Style
Cody, WY USA
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
9/23/2008 - 9/27/2008
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, is proud to host an exhibition highlighting three distinct interpretations of western design: a historic perspective, a retrospective and distintive current works by today's craftsmen.
Lectures, roundtable discussions, workshops, studio tours and a fashion show add unique opportunities to intimately interact with this select group of western artisans. Event Site
jillo@bbhc.org
307.578.4025 |
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Cheyenne Heart of the West Festival
Cheyenne, WY USA
The Plains Hotel, the Cheyenne Depot, and the Atlas Theatre
8/29/2008 - 8/31/2008
The Cheyenne Heart of the West Festival showcases cowboy poets, western musicians, storytellers, and artisans this Labor Day weekend. Event Site
darren@cheyenne.org
307-778-3133 |
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Heart of the West Invitational Art Show & The Cowboy Gear Exhibition
Lander, WY United States
Lander Community Center
10/17/2008 - 10/18/2008
40 Western Artists and 11 Cowboy Gear Makers from the U.S. and Canada Exhibit thier finest work. Schedule includes a fixed price sale, Wine & Scotch tasting, quick draw, & the Fur, Felt & Denim Patron's Ball, and live auction. Event Site
director@landerchamber.org
1-307-332-3892 |
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Western Design Conference
Jackson Hole, WY USA
Pavilion at Snow King Resort
9/10/2009 - 9/12/2009
The Western Design Conference brings together crafts people, scholars, collectors, interior designers, architects and fashion designers with an interest in the West. Don't miss this one of a kind show in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Event Site
allison@westerndesignconference.com
307-690-9719 |
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