Upcoming Events

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But first, a timeline of Old West events!
Many thanks to PBS.org
1830 to 1840
1840 to 1850
1850 to 1860
1860 to 1870
1870 to 1880
1880 to 1890


Upcoming Rodeos across America!
Voices Of Indigenous People invite you to attend the
Voices Gathering honoring veterans and sacred sites, October 6th and 7th, 2007.
Wild Horse 11th Annual Powwow (scroll down after this link comes up)
February 17 - 18, 2007
North Torrance High School Gymnasium
3620 W. 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504

WESTERN MOVIE EXHIBIT OPENING
The opening of “Reel West: Cliche and Character at the Saturday Matinee” will occur during the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave’s annual celebration of Buffalo Bill’s birthday on February 25. Following the official exhibit opening at 9:00 am, the Museum will observe the birthday with free cake and ice cream, demonstrations of Old West life, and children’s activities.

There is always something going on

at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center


John Westley Hardin Days in Comanche, Texas
John Wesley Hardin Days

and the Comanche County Sesquicentennial Celebration
May 19, 2007 at the junction of Highway 16 and 377
in Downtown Historic Comanche, Texas



THE 26nd ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
OF COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING
AND WILD WEST JUBILEE
The next EOT is in June, 2007.


Warren Earp Western Heritage Days

Come join us for Warren Earp/Western Heritage Days on July 20th--22nd, 2007, in historic Willcox, Arizona.
Friday night kicks off our celebration with a Dinner Theatre featuring a grilled steak dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 21st activities planned include a parade, historic re-enactment groups, a quick draw competition, an authors' book signing, games, craft vendors, and other entertainment.

At one time Willcox was the Capital of the World in the shipping of range cattle, which makes the cowboy very significant in our history. Many a cowboy has been a part of our history. One of them was Warren Earp, the youngest brother of Wyatt Earp.




Spirit of the West Festival in Sioux Falls, SD.
September 14 - 16, 2007

The goal of the Spirit of The West Festival is to keep the history and the spirit of the Cowboy's and the Old West alive. Visiting the Spirit of the West Festival will allow you to travel back in time, be entertained, and to shop from one of the many vendors during our Three day event. There's plenty to do for everyone, so please join us.


Loveland Stone Age FairThe 65th Annual Loveland Stone Age Fair - September 29 - 30, 2007 - is sponsored
by the non-profit Loveland Archaeological Society, and has been a cultural institution for the past 64 years.
It is a great 2-day event for families and especially students studying Native American Cultures in school.
In fact, many schools offer extra credit to students taking notes or writing reports after attending the Fair.


COWBOY SONGS AND RANGE BALLADS, APRIL, 2007

Come to Cody, Wyoming for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center's 25th annual Cowboy Songs and Range Ballads program. More than just cowboy music, it's a weekend that's entertaining, educational, and downright fun! A celebration that includes concerts, multiple performance venues, discussion sessions, films, workshops, and jam sessions, it brings ranchers and cowboys together with those intrigued by the romance of their lifestyle. And the weekend package includes admission to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, an internationally recognized museum located in the heart of cowboy country.

Interested in attending or performing during the weekend?
Contact Programs c/o Buffalo Bill Historical Center,
720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, Wyoming 82414.
(307) 587-4771 ♦ e-mail: programs@bbhc.org.



Wild West World in KansasPrairie Rose ChuckwagonNEW!! Wild West World is set to open in May, 2007 in Kansas.
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While in Wichita, Kansas, don't miss the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper
OPEN YEAR ROUND - Located Just Off Of The Chisholm Trail!


Cody Wild West Days


May, 2007 in CODY, WYOMING
Rodeo Capital of the World


11th Annual Echoes of the Trail Cowboy Gathering

June 8 - 10 2007 at Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott, Kansas

From Friday at 7 p.m. through Sunday noon

A weekend of cowboy poetry, music, chuck wagons, western art, tack, jewelry, and more.

Click on http://echoesofthetrail.com for more information.


 

 

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