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Pinal County National Day of the American Cowboy
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon/Florence/ Superior, AZ
Multiple locations in Pinal County
7/24/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 480-982-3141
website: apachejunctioncoc.com
e-mail: ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net

A partial listing of festivities over the weekend Apache Junction/ Goldfield Ghost Town -Drover's Procession/ Luke Short Poker Tournament/ Earp-Holiday Mustache Contest/ Fast Draw Show Down/ Professor Marvel's Patent Medicine Show/ Re-enactments, gun fights, Cowgirl Fashion Show and 2 stages of entertainment. GOLD CANYON: Art Shows, Evening Fireworks, Street Dance. FLORENCE: Cowboy Cradle of the Southwest Celebrations SUPERIOR: La Noches de Vaquero - Celebrations of the Mexican Cowboys.

4th Annual White Mountains Roundup of Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art
Show Low, AZ
Show Low High School campus
7/24/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone:
website: whitemountainsroundup.com
e-mail: Jo Baeza [jobaeza@wmonline.com]

Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy Old West style in the town named by the turn of a card. Highlights are Steve Taylor’s free Western Art Show all three days; Mountain Saddle Band; "Chris Isaacs Presents," featuring Chris, Juni Fisher, Jesse Smith, Andy Nelson and Trick Shot

4th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row
Prescott, AZ
So. Montezuma Ave. (Whiskey Row)
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 928-771-2161
website: prescottregulators.org
e-mail: texastaranch@msn.com

The Old West is Comin’ Alive in Prescott, AZ! The Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies make Cowboys, Gamblers, Outlaws, and Wild Women of the West come alive during the 4th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row, July 25-26. Award-winning Western Re-enactor Groups from Arizona and other southwestern states will gather on Whiskey Row to re-enact Old West gunfights and historic events in competition for nearly a $1000. in cash prizes. Enter Arizona’s largest period costume contest, which requires authentic 1800’s clothing or shop the many vendors of period items. Fundraising activities, to benefit Yavapai Big Brothers/Big Sisters, include the sale of commemorative T-shirts and tote bags plus valuable 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 American Cowboy. So mosey on down to South Montezuma Ave. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Prescott’s Mayor Wilson will lead the patriotic commencement ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. As a non-profit organization and Prescott’s Official Old West Ambassadors, The Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies, Inc. 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. Please join us as a sponsor! Contact information: George Ranz, 928-771-2161 www.prescottregulators.org

Superstition Mountain Museum National Day of the Cowboy
Apache Junction, AZ
4087 North Apache Trail
7/24/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 480 983-4888
website: superstitionmountainmuseum.org
e-mail: smhsgold@aol.com

Music, Fun, Authors and Artists book signing, Games for the kids young and old, gold panning, local story teller, historian, and former stunt man Hank Sheffer, Ray Briggs showing his handcrafted western leather gear, and Marilyn Natoli, propritor of Madam Marilyn's Photography Studio in the Barn will available to help create your cowboy fantasy photograph.

DAY OF THE COWBOY event FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
7/24/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 480-671-5589
website: gcgr.com
e-mail: susan@gcgr.com

Fun filled celebration commemorating the American Cowboy's contribution to American culture. July 24th> Saloon Days with Casino games (poker/slots/bingo) Cowboy cookout. July 25th> Cowboy UP golf tournament, vendors/artisans (western art), "Second Shift" SRP's all employee Country Western Band, BBQ dinner & an amazing FIREWORKS spectacular over the golf course in the foothills of the Superstition Mtns. Music and events throughout the GOld Canyon community.

National Day of the Cowboy Celebration in Uptown Sedona
Sedona, AZ
Uptown Sedona streets, sidewalks and plazas
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 928-204-2390
website: sedonamainstreet.com
e-mail: info@sedonamainstreet.com

National Day of the Cowboy Celebration in Uptown Sedona is a FREE community event on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm along “Main Street” (State Route 89A) and Jordan Road. Come enjoy “a whole lot of cowboy goin’s on” in the midst of red rock country. It all begins with a Cowboy Parade down Jordan Road. Gunfights begin at High Noon as part of live performances non-stop at Cowboy Plaza. Along Main Street sidewalks and plazas you’ll find live western music, cowboy artists and western trades and crafts demonstrations. You can even try your hand at riding a mechanical bull. Wear your western finery and compete for prizes in the Spirit of the West Outfit Contest.

National Day of the American Cowboy in Calaveras County!
Angels Camp, CA
Frog Town
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: (209) 736-2580
website: calaveras.org
e-mail: chamber@calaveras.org

Calaveras County celebrates its ranching heritage with a Bar-b-que Dinner Dance, Pony Express Race, Egg Tossing Contest, and much more! All of the local ranching families will bring their brands and commemorate the evening with a branding party.

Music in the Parks Celebrates Natl Day of the American Cowboy
Angels Camp, CA
Greenhorn Creek Park
7/15/2009 to 0/0/0
phone: 209-754-1774
website: calaverasarts.org
e-mail: arts@goldrush.com

Calaveras Co Arts Council present The Stardust Cowboys Western Swing Band return engagement to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy with Cowboy & Western Swingin' tunes plus Cowboy Trivia. They'll be giving away Official Natl Day of the American Cowboy bumper stickers if you know the answers...so bring your blankets & low back chairs for lawn seating or on the porch at the Golf Course Club House. Concert times: Stardust Cowboys play 6:30-8PM /The local jumping frogs take over shortly thereafter!! No kidding folks.. they helped the band pack out last year!!

Santa Rosa Plateau Cowboy Jubilee Music Festival
Murrieta, CA
Murrieta Stud Ranch, Historic Downtown Murrieta, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Liberty Oaks Ranch
7/24/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 909-732-2209
website: srpf.org
e-mail: srpfjubilee@aol.com

Celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy, and the ranching and cowboy way-of-life. Five music and cowboy venues including trail ride on NDOC. Music venues feature Don Edwards, Sons and Brothers, Doo Wah Riders and The Billys. Fundraiser for children's education program.

3rd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy Event
Lakeside, CA
JC Feed and Supply 10027 Maine Avenue
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 619-561-0950
website: jcfeedandsupply.com
e-mail: jcfeed@yahoo.com

SADDLE UP AND RIDE INTO YOUR COWBOY DREAMS… at the 3 Annual National Day of the American Cowboy Event. Street Fair From 12:00pm to 8:00pm And Our 2nd Annual “American Rodeo” Dance! Featuring “Calico Ridge” ($5 Cover Charge)From 8:00pm to 11:00pm. There will be pony rides, period dressed people, vendors selling food, live entertainment and of course lots of cowboys. All proceeds donated to “tender Loving Canines” www.Tenderlovingcanines.org All proceeds donated to “tender Loving Canines” www.Tenderlovingcanines.org

The National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration in Cerritos CA
Cerritos , CA
B&B Stables 10730 Artesia Blvd.
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 714-292-3563
website: rideyourhorse.com
e-mail: Darlene Harman

Please come Join us for the National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration, Saturday, July 25th, 2009 Ride Your Horse! Therapeutic Riding Program and B&B Stables is proud to welcome all Californians to come celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. This day will be filled with good old fashion fun: Pony & Horse Rides Horse Demonstrations of all Disciplines Vendor, Crafts & Artists Booths Black Smith & Wood Branding Roping BBQ Lunch Door Prizes Wait there's more! The fun isn't over for the adults as we welcome you to join Ride Your Horse! TRP Annual Birdcage Saloon & Casino night starting at 5pm. The evening will be filled with boot stomp'in , hat flying excitement as we enjoy: Live Music Dancing Casino Tables Dinner Silent Auction For more detailed information please visit our website at www.rideyourhorse.com or email Darlene at rideyourhorsetrp@yahoo.com or give a jingle at 714-292-3563. Lets keep em riding and our heritage alive!

2009 NHA Day of the Cowboy Celebration and Bull Ride
Norco, CA
George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 951-582-0333
website: nha-norco.org
e-mail: av8rdoug@yahoo.com

The Norco Horsemen's Association presents a day of activities commemorating the National Day of the American Cowboy. The event will offer many facets of the cowboy lifestyle through exhibits music, and arena demonstrations, providing entertainment, education, and information for the entire family. We encourage all cowboys and city slickers to attend. At 7pm, the event hosts the 2009 Guts and Glory Pro-Am Bull Ride, featuring 24 contestants battling for their share of the $4400.00 purse.

National Day of the American Cowboy in Calaveras County!
Angels Camp, CA
Calaveras County Fairgrounds
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: (209) 736-2580
website: calaveras.org
e-mail: chamber@calaveras.org

Calaveras County celebrates its heritage with this fun event with a Bar-b-que, Branding party, Dancing and other fun festivities at the County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp on Saturday, July 25, 2009. The event starts at 5:30, the Bar opens at 5:30, Dinner is served at 6:30 and Dancing to the Stardust Cowboys starts at 7:30. There will be Cowboy Trivia, Roping, a Branding Party (all cowboys are invited to bring their brand), contests for Best Wranglers, Cutest Cowgirl & Best Boots. The Cattlemen's Association will be cooking dinner, beef of course!! This is a family friendly event.

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Longhorn herd tour and poetry
Durango, CO
Santa Rita Ranch
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 970-749-2995
website: durangocowboypoetrygathering.org
e-mail: lindamannix@durango.net

Tour the purebred herd of Texas Longhorns at Santa Rita Ranch then enjoy cowboy poetry around the campfire in the afternoon.

Cowboy Parade and USA v Brazil Bullriding Rodeo
Davie,, FL
Tree Tops Park to Davie Rodeo Grounds
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 305-331-7599
website: tackect.com/cowboyday
e-mail: mike@watv.net

The South Florida Trail Riders of Miami Dade and Broward Counties are hosting a Cowboy Parade from Tree Tops Park to the Rodeo Grounds in Davie Florida, where a USA v Brazil Bullriding Rodeo will be taking place. Anyone that has watched the nationally televised PBR Bullriding knows, Brazil exports great bullriders. We will be part of the halftime intermission The most authentically dressed cowboys and/or cowgirls will be awarded gift certificates from some of our local merchants.

Bullpit Ministry National Day of the American Cowboy Ranch Rodeo
LaBelle, FL
Labelle Arena Hwy. 29
7/24/2009 to 11/28/2009
phone: 863/946-1273
website:
e-mail: gingerl56@hotmail.com

Rodeo Events: Wild Cow Milking, Wild Horse Rase, Team Roping and Branding, Ribbon Roping, Bsrrel Rsceing, Bull Riding, Ranch Dogging and Tying, Team Tying, Steer Undecorating, Mutton Busting, Pee Wee Arena Race, Relay Race, Calf Scramble. 1st Place Trophy Buckles, An All Around Saddle and A Gooseneck Trailer to be given. Call in is July 6th - 7:00am Till- Call 863/946-1273 for more Information or to Enter. Something for Everyone. Dance to Live Band on Saturday Night, Consession Stand and Vendors.

National Day of the American Cowboy
Ludowici, GA
County Line Barn Western Store
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 912-408-2276
website:
e-mail: lkwaters@coastalnow.net

County Line Barn, the Western store in Long County, is hosting a party on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at their store. The event is an annual, countrywide celebration honoring our Cowboy and Western Heritage. Kick off at 10:00 a.m. starts with the 1st Annual "Miss County Line Barn" pageant. We will have free food; country music; pony rides; best "old cowboy boots" contest; coloring contests; calf head roping for the kids; stick pony races; face painting; vendors; prizes; demonstrations, and a farrier on site. Bring your old tack and see what you can get for it! County Line Barn is centrally located 12 miles from Glennville, Hinesville, and Ludowici, on Highway 196 West and Smiley Crossroads. For directions or other inquiries, please call 912-408-2276.

National Day of the American Cowboy and 10 Years of Successful Business Celebration
Shepherdsville, KY
Awesome Market, I-65, Exit 116
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 2708623507
website: moseif.com
e-mail: moseif@comcast.net

BIG SALE ... BIG TIME ... BIG SAVINGS!!! Come and join us while we celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy and our 10th Year of Successful Business. Register for $100 Shopping Spree! Free Gift with Purchase! Free Refreshments! Come join the fun!!!!! Happy Trails!

Cowboy Church Celebration and Dinner
Rising Sun, MD
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
7/28/2009 to 7/28/2009
phone: 410-287-2794
website:
e-mail: vls1934@yahoo.com

A service celebrating the American cowboy

Branson Cowboy Day Bonanza
Branson, MO
Roy Rogers Museum & Circle B Theatre
7/25/2010 to 7/25/2010
phone: 1-800-678-6179
website: circlebshow.com
e-mail: michael@circlebshow.com

Cowboy legend Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr. teams up with the Riders of the Circle B to give a great Cowboy day event. Come see Dusty and his band the High Riders at either their 10 AM or 2 PM show at the Roy Rogers Dale Evans Museum in Branson, and you will get a sneak peek and a few bonus songs from friends the Riders of the Circle B. Dusty's show now features Roy Rogers' grandson, Dustin Rogers also. Then, at 4:30, head over to the Circle B Theatre, to enjoy Roy Rogers' movies on big screens with free popcorn. Dusty and the High Riders will kick off the show, and then you'll see the award-winning Riders of the Circle B's cowboy music and comedy show -- with a real chuckwagon supper! What a great way to spend cowboy day!

National Day of the American Cowboy and Festival of Nations
Red Lodge, MT
Aspen Ridge Ranch
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: (406) 426-0913
website: aspenridgemontana.com
e-mail: doug@aspenridgemontana.com

An event to celebrate the iconic American hero, the Cowboy! We'll have Cowboy Mounted Shooters, Ranch Roping, BBQ lunch, Cowboy Poets, Old Boots and Hats Competitions, and hundreds of prizes! The day ends with a barn dance and Western Band!

National Day of the American Cowboy Revival
Denton, NC
High Rock Cowboy Church, Johnson Ranch
7/25/2009 to 0/0/0
phone: 3364133384
website:
e-mail: cuttinhorses_5@yahoo.com

Revival and celebration of the national day of the american cowboy, events sponsored by High Rock Cowboy Church

National Day of the American Cowboy
Marshall, NC
Marshall, NC
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone:
website: cowboyministry.com
e-mail: gene

Join us as we celebrate the Cowboys of Western North Carolina. Located in Madison County, the Jewel of the Mountains. The day will feature Cowboy reenactors, liv music, and the Walnut Creek Ranch Buckle Series Team Roping.

Western North Carolina National Day of the American Cowboy
Marshall, NC
Marshall, NC
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 828-242-2336
website: cowboyministry.com
e-mail: gene@cowboyministry.com

Join us as we celebrate the Cowboys of Western North Carolina. Located in Madison County North Carolina, the Jewel of the Mountains. The day will feature Cowboy reenactors, great food,live entertainment, and the Walnut Creek Ranch Buckle Series Team Roping. Fun for the whole family. Gates open at 10 AM

National Day of the American Cowboy
Hendersonville, NC
Rainbow Ridge Farm
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 828-684-5555
website: brcowboychurch.org
e-mail: ndac@brcowboychurch.org

Great Fun for the whole family. Events for riders, boot races, children events and much more. Jackpot winnings for barrel racers. It all begins at 9AM throughout the entire day.

Nebraska Sandhills National Day of the American Cowboy
Ainsworth, NE
Daniels Mfg. Event Center
7/17/2009 to 7/19/2009
phone: 866-387-2740
website: sandhillsdayofthecowboy.com
e-mail: chamber@threeriver.net

Ainsworth, Nebraska is hosting its 4th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration! Festivities get underway on Friday, July 17th and will run through Sunday, July 19th. On Saturday afternoon, one of the new demonstrations will be Dr. Tom Noffsinger, DVM and Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz, DVM both independent feedlot consultants and facility design experts will give a live cattle handling presentation. They will demonstrate applications of low stress handling concepts as a dimension of management that enables caregivers to have positive effects on cattle health and performance. On Saturday evening, there will be a special presentation to honor the individuals inducted into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. All good things must come to an end. The fun-filled weekend will come to a close on Sunday, July 19th in Johnstown, with a trail ride, mounted church service, and brunch in the morning. After the scenic Plum Creek Trail Ride, there will be a ranch rodeo at the fairgrounds in Johnstown.

52nd Annual Western Heritage Days Rodeo
Bristow, OK
Bristow Round-Up Club
7/24/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 918-625-3398
website:
e-mail: Shelli Snelson

ACRA-IPRA Rodeo Contestants must call in to enter.

Happy Trails American Cowboy Day Celebration
West Linn, OR
Happy Trails Riding Center Arena
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 503.675.3005
website: happytrc.com
e-mail: happytrailsridingcenter@yahoo.com

Get your boots, jeans and gear on and come learn how to rope & line dance, listen to country music, eat chili and barbecue or just have some good old country fun! Proceeds from this event will benefit our nonprofit providing horse riding lessons for people with disabilities and special needs.

National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Fredonia, PA
Center Cross W Arena
2/19/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 724-475-3757
website: poyra.org
e-mail: rccfi@certainty.net

July 25, 2009 Matt Cox with Sermon on the Mount, John Topper with song & inspiration, West Keystone Cowboys for Christ, horsedrawn wagon rides,good food and more.

COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD'S NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY
BANDERA, TX
11TH STREET COWBOY BAR
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 830-796-8690
website: 11thstreetcowboybar.com
e-mail: JAMES@11THSTREETCOWBOYBAR.COM

COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOYS CELEBRATION DANCE,CONCERT,BBQ, TRAIL RIDE,AND NATIONAL PERFORMING COUNTRY ARTIST @ THE WORLD FAMOUS 11TH STREET COWBOY BAR IN BANDERA TEXAS.

National Day of the American Cowboy Ranch Rodeo
Henderson, TX
RUSK COUNTY YOUTH EXPO
7/24/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 903-363-2244
website: circleccowboychurch.org/ndac.html
e-mail: ndac@circleccowboychurch.org

Circle C Cowboy Church of Rusk county, TX Presents The National Day of the American Cowboy July 24th & 25th, 2009 RUSK COUNTY YOUTH EXPO 3303 Fm 13 West Henderson TX, 75654 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS Events: Ranch Rodeo 8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Night (Choose to participate Fri or Sat) 5 Man Team Top Hand/ Top Horse Award - Team Event Award - Mugging ~ Wild Cow Milking ~ Saddle Bronc ~ Doctoring & Sorting Mutton Bustin Friday @ 6:30 pm & Saturday @ 3:00 pm & 6:00 PM Calf scramble Saturday @ 2:00 PM Karaoke Contest Saturday Chuckwagon Cooking Saturday All Day Western Reenactments Saturday JoJo The Rodeo Clown's Mock Rodeo for Kids Saturday Concert After Ranch Rodeo Friday & Saturday Church Service Friday Night Saturday Morning & Saturday Night Event Winner Awards Call 903-363-2244 If you Need More Information Circle "C" Cowboy Church PO Box 22 Henderson, TX 75653 http://circleccowboychurch.org/ndac.html

National Day of the American Cowboy
Sulphur Springs, TX
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center
5/18/2009 to 7/18/2009
phone: 903-438-3568
website:
e-mail: enolagay@ksstradio.net

Celebrate the cowboy lifestyle with a 7am chuckwagon breakfast, fun western re-enactments and free wagon rides. Then find a place under the shade trees and enjoy Western Swing music on the outdoor stage from 10am til noon. We're helping 4H'ers who love horses to show their skills in association with the Stock Horse of Texas show and competition on-site that same weekend, free to spectators.

Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of the American Cowboy
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 817-625-9715
website: stockyardsstation.com/eventdetail.php?id=71&date=2009-07-25
e-mail: knickles@stockyardsstation.com

Saddle up for the Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of The American Cowboy on Saturday, July 25th from 11am to 4pm. The 3rd Annual event has been named The Best Event of its kind in the nation by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. So, don't miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun! Special National Day of the American Cowboy Events planned for July 25th: Cowboy Camp Exhibit at Cowtown Coliseum Texas Trail of Fame Presentations Texas-Size Art contest Cowboy Celebration Parade Watermelon Eating Contests Fort Worth Herd CowCamp Most Worn-Out Boot Contest $5 Entry Fee Best Mustache Contest Riscky's Rib Eating Contest $5 Entry Fee Cowboy Karaoke Contest Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive More fun: Pawnee Bill Wild West Show at Cowtown Coliseum at 2:30 & 4:30. For tickets and more information contact (817) 625-1025. Chris Cox, two-time Road to the Horse winner, will preform horse training demonstration in the Cowtown Coliseum Everyone wearing a cowboy hat gets in free to Billy Bob's Texas until 5 p.m. Live music on Stockyards Station stage Legends of Texas Gunfight shows Stagecoach rides, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and MORE! Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards. For more information please contact (817) 625-9715. All contests open to the public!

the National Day of the American Cowboy
Kerrville, TX
The Museum of Western Art
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 830/896-2553 ext. 221
website: museumofwesternart.org
e-mail: aramirez@mowatx.com

The Museum of Western Art celebrates the National Day of the American Cowboy. Come on by July 25th from 9 am - 3 pm dressed as your favorite cowboy for free admission to The Museum. 1550 Bandera Highway * Kerrville * Texas

Top Hand Cowboy Church NDAC Celebration
Valley Mills, TX
Top Hand Cowboy Church
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 254-405-4219
website: tophandcowboychurch.org
e-mail: specialevents@thcc.org

Saturday, July 25, 2009 5:00 pm - Dessert Bake-off, 5:45 pm - Lil' Buckaroo Ropin' Contest, 7:00 pm Ranch Rodeo with Special Guest Singer: Kaley Caperton Gate Entry $5.00 Adults, children 6 and under FREE Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:00 am - Cowboy Breakfast, 9:30 am - Church

National American Cowboy Day at Fort Concho
San Angelo, TX
Barracks 5-6, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 325 481-2646
website: fortconcho.com
e-mail: Director@fortconcho.com

Celebrate National Cowboy Day at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark with a chuckwagon dinner, period fiddling and music, drama presentations by the Concho Cowboy Company, and a 1800s baseball game--all in the cooler temps of the evening from 6:30 - 9 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2009 Tickets are $25.00

Top Hand Cowboy Church Celebrates NDAC
Valley Mills, TX
Rodeo Arena
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
phone: 254-405-4219
website: tophandcowboychurch.org
e-mail: specialevents@thccinfo.org

Saturday, July 25 5:00pm Dessert Bake-off, 5:45pm Lil' Buckaroo Ropin' Contest, 7:00pm Ranch Rodeo with Special Guest Kaley Caperton Gate Entry $5.00 Adults, children 6 and under FREE Sunday, July 26 9:00am Cowboy Breakfast 9:30pm Top Hand Cowboy Church Service

Sanpete National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Mt.Pleasant, UT
Rodeo Grounds
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 435-851-9121
website: sanpete.com/events/American Cowboy Day
e-mail: info@reedthomasquarterhorses.com

A Celebration to Spotlight the Sanpete County Cowboys and Cowgirls

Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo - National Day of the American Cowboy
Ogden, UT
Ogden Pioneer Stadium
7/21/2009 to 7/21/2009
phone: 801-621-1696
website: ogdenpioneerdays.com
e-mail: cowboy@ogdenpioneerdays.com

In celebration of the “National Day of the American Cowboy,” Utah Cowboys & Cowgirls (the cowboy) representing all 29 Counties in the State of Utah and who have made an outstanding contributions to the western heritage lifestyle and to the preservation of Utah’s western and cowboy culture for future generations will be honored on Tuesday July 21, 2009 during the 75th Anniversary of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo. Honorees include Rodeo Cowboys, Ranchers, Cowboy Entertainers, Artists, Author and Cowboy Musicians. Sponsored by the Utah Beef Council and Utah Cattlemen's Association, activities include a pre-rodeo reception for the honorees and guest, video presentation during the rodeo spotlighting each cowboy and special gifts and recognition from Ogden Pioneer Days and presented by Utah Congressman Rob Bishop. Invitations which includes two free tickets to one of Americas top rodeos have been extended to over 300 Mayors of Utah Cities, 87 County Commissioners, 75 Members of the Utah House of Representatives and 29 State Senators. Over 10,00 spectators will be on hand to honor Utah's Cowboys.

National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration
Buckingham, VA
Historic Buckingham Village and Old Dominion Railway
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 434-581-3053
website: http://www.leewaysidevillage.com/
e-mail: mr_captain_america@yahoo.com

Our day starts off with a train ride on the Buckingham Branch "Cowboy Train" at 10:00am,with lookalike cowboys and re-enactors,special guest and mounted hold-up! Returning to the station,the action shifts to nearby Historic Buckingham Village for more cowboy fun,western themed food,suttlers,living history camps,Old Dominion Fast Draw Assoc. event, Tom Mix Rangers mock gunfights, pony express run and live music.

Buckingham Virginia Cowboy Day
Buckingham, VA
Historic Buckingham Village at Lee Wayside
7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 434-581-3053
website: leewaysidevillage.com
e-mail: mr_captain_america@yahoo.com

The Day starts with a train ride on the Old Dominion Railway Complete with Celebrity Guest, Staged hold-up and Can-can girls...then returns at noon to the Historic Village for Chuckwagon lunch,Skits, Dominion Fast Draw Demo,Celebrity meet & greet,Horse riding, live bands and more!

National Day of the American Cowboy & 100th Annual Old Timer's Day
Hyattville, WY

7/25/2009 to 7/25/2009
phone: 307-587-3723
website: guardiansoftherange.org
e-mail: guardians@hughes.net

Join us for a Old Timer's Picnic and King & Queen Coronation, Cowboy Parade, Kid's Western Coloring Contest, Worn-Out Cowboy Boot Contest, Pony Rides, Lil' Buckaroo Dummy Roping, Log Branding, Silent Auction, Street Fair, Live Street Dance, and other free events for young and old. Bring your lawn chairs and branding irons and have some fun! For the picnic, please bring a salad / dessert, table service and lawn chairs. Picnic $4, all other events are FREE. Sponsored by Guardians of the Range, Hyattville Old Timer's Association, and Ten Sleep - Hyattville Lion's Club.

For more info email guardians@hughes.net or hri@tctwest.net