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National Day of the Cowboy at The Cowboy

National Day of the Cowboy at The Cowboy

Date/Time

July 26, 2025 to July 26, 2025
10:00 AM until 04:00 PM

Description

Features a celebration of the classic Western icon — the cowboy. Dress up in your Western duds and enjoy a presentation from famed Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins, plus family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo. Engage in activities designed for young cowpokes, including mechanical bull riding, mini-barrel racing, giant horseshoes, arts and crafts, trick roping, face painting and much more. Experience live performances by acclaimed musicians from Oklahoma Opry. Cowboy artisans from the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association will be on hand to talk about saddle making and rawhide braiding. Explore The Cowboy’s exceptional collections and exhibitions, which offer insights into the history, art and culture of the American West.

Schedule:

  • 10-11:15 a.m.: Meet and Greet with Kent
  • 11:30 a.m.: Cowboy Cooking Presentation: - Cast Iron and Ranch Cooking. (Kent won’t be cooking, but he’ll share a yarn or two. It’s July, pardner. In Oklahoma.)
  • 1-2 p.m.: Meet and Greet with Kent

Cowboy gear encouraged. Activities available while supplies last.

Location

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St.,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK , US
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Additional Information

Phone

405-478-2250

Cost

Free with Museum Admission - adults, $25; kids (6-17), $15; kids (5 & under), free

Ages

All ages welcome

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