The Rodeo Historical Society along with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum host the annual Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend celebrating the induction of rodeo legends into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, Ben Johnson Memorial Award, and the Tad Lucas Memorial Award recipients. Rope ‘N’ Ride Cocktail Reception Friday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m. Inductee Panel Discussion Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. Rodeo Hall of Fame Champions’ Dinner, Benefit Auction and Induction Ceremony Saturday, November 9 at…
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November 2019
Navajo Turquoise by Huihan Liu, Oil on linen, 16" x 12" 2020 Call for Entries November 8, 2019 Small Works, Great Wonders® features a fusion of traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture at affordable prices. View Online Catalog Enjoy cocktails with more than 100 of the nation’s finest artists, including many from the prestigious Prix de West. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music paired with beautiful works of art make for a truly special evening. During this unique sales event,…
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10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Various Locations Celebrate the holidays in Prosperity Junction, a turn-of-the-century frontier town. Make Western inspired ornaments, pine cone birdfeeders, decorations, meet historical Western figures, sample frontier food, or mosey up to the sarsaparilla bar before dropping off your holiday wish list with Santa! Find Howe and Dee the Cowboy Elves to earn your own special badge. Free to museum members or with museum admission. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert…
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Express Employment Professionals’ 25th Annual Cowboy Christmas Ball December 22, 2019 Presented by Express Employment Professionals, the 25th annual yuletide dance features Michael Martin Murphey headlining an evening of entertainment for the entire family. An alcohol-free event with more than enough spirit coming from the combination of a bountiful home-cooked dinner buffet, traditional Western songs and dances dating back more than 100 years, and an unforgettable visit from Santa. Reservations are required; visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/cowboychristmas. 4:30 p.m. Visit Santa Claus and shop in…
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2020 Western Heritage Award Nomination Form The Museum’s Western Heritage Awards was established to commemorate the American West by honoring individuals for their creative works in literature, music, television and film. Presented by celebrity hosts, this black-tie event also honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage with their inductions into the Hall of Great Western Performers and Hall of Great Westerners as well as the presentation of the Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.…
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Museum grounds and galleries Join us for this two-day, fun-filled family weekend showcasing chuck wagon food samples, buttermaking with Ag in the Classroom, artisan demonstrations, bandanna decorating, live music, rope making with Ward Family Trick Ropers, Western reenactors, face painting, children’s craft stations, photos with a longhorn, giant puzzles, dress up areas, and more! Admission purchased at the door: $15 per person Free for children 12 & under $5 off for Last Frontier Council Scouts…
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Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale Opening Weekend Events Friday, June 12, through Saturday, June 13, 2020 The Museum hosts its annual exhibition of more than 300 paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. The premier art exhibition features works ranging from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionistic works of art. Landscapes, wildlife art, and illustrative scenes are always highlighted in the exhibition. 2019 Prix de West…
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