3 New Stores: Cavender’s Grand Opening Weekend

Come On In! Our doors are officially open, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Join us this Grand Opening weekend for free giveaways, Western entertainment and food, and great deals on our best Western brands.

Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th, Cavender’s will be celebrating Grand Openings of three new stores all in one weekend! Cavender’s is proud to be joining your community and bringing a large assortment of Western products and a unique customer experience to Corsicana, TX, Sevierville, TN and Bristol, TN. You are guaranteed to find the best products on the market while helpful, knowledgeable associates welcome you in and guide you through your purchase process!

Check out the list below for all the details of what’s happening in your new store this weekend!

Corsicana, TX | 2211 South I-45 Corsicana, TX 75109

Saturday, August 5th

• Free $25 Gift Cards to the First 50 Shoppers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Live Entertainment by a Trick Roper 11AM – 3PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sunday, August 6th

• Free $25 Gift Cards to the First 50 Shoppers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Live Entertainment by a Trick Roper 1PM – 5PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sign up to receive updates about all of the family fun, exclusive deals and more at your Corsicana Cavender’s Boot City! Text BOOT99 to 56413

Sevierville, TN | 1972 Winfield Dunn Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37876

Saturday, August 5th

• Free $25 Gift Card to the First 50 Customers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Live Entertainment by David Payton 11AM – 3PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sunday, August 6th

• Free $25 Gift Card to the First 50 Customers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Live Entertainment by David Payton 1PM – 5PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sign up to receive updates about all of the family fun, exclusive deals and more at your Sevierville Cavender’s Boot City! Text BOOT100 to 56413

Bristol, TN | 555 Pinnacle Parkway Bristol, TN 37620

Saturday, August 5th

• Free $25 Gift Card to the First 50 Shoppers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Live Entertainment by John Woodall 11AM – 3PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sunday, August 6th

• Free $25 Gift Card to the First 50 Shoppers
• Free BBQ Lunch 12PM – 1:30PM
• Savings on Boots, Denim & More

Sign up to receive updates about all of the family fun, exclusive deals and more at your Bristol Cavender’s Boot City! Text BOOT93 to 56413

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Community Events for August 2023

Ozark Empire Fair | Springfield, MO | 7/27 – 8/5

The Ozark Empire Fair maintains a continuing commitment to the original charter objectives of promoting manufacture, agriculture, horticulture, poultry, dairying, raising of livestock and products of domestic industry by maintaining fairs and exhibitions for the exhibit of livestock, agricultural, horticultural, mineral, industrial, and mechanical products, and by holding other events desirable for the amusement and pleasure of persons visiting fairs and exhibitions.

XIT Rodeo & Reunion | Dalhart, TX | 8/3 – 8/5

There was nothing in the history of the West quite like the XIT Ranch. In the 1880s, it was the largest ranch in the world under the fence, and it sprawled across the Texas Panhandle up from the old Yellow House headquarters near what is now Lubbock, northward to the Oklahoma Panhandle in a crazy strip that was toughly thirty miles wide. At one time, the ranch ran over 150,000 cattle.

Since 1936, cowboys and their families who worked the XIT Ranch have been gathering at an annual reunions to reminisce about life on the ranch. Since 1937, these reunions have been held in Dalhart, where the addition of a rodeo and a free barbeque have been opened to the public. Today the event, which triples the size of the town, is one of the most exciting western celebrations in the world.

Newton Saddle Club Rodeo | Newton, KS | 8/4 – 8/5

Newton Saddle Club was organized in 1962 with the purpose of promoting and fostering horseback riding and related activities including horse shows, trail rides, demonstrations, etc. Our Fun Show Season runs from approximately April to October. We also have trail rides, barrel races and other events planned throughout the year. The highlight is our CPRA Rodeo held during the Harvey County Free Fair in August.

Sevierville Store Grand Opening | Sevierville, TN | 8/5 – 8/6

Come celebrate the opening of our new store  in Sevierville!

Bristol Store Grand Opening | Bristol, TN | 8/5 – 8/6

Come celebrate the opening of our new store  in Bristol!

Corsicana Store Grand Opening | Corsicana, TX | 8/5 – 8/6

Come celebrate the opening of our new store  in Corsicana!

Bill Pickett Rodeo | Atlanta, GA | 8/5 – 8/6

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honor Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. We highlight the irrefutable global appeal of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the West and the stories behind a sub-culture that is still strong today. BPIR also serves as a cultural event and opportunity for families to enjoy and embrace the cowboy culture, while being educated and entertained with reenactments, history highlights, and western adventure.

All Star Team Roping | Guthrie, OK | 8/8 – 8/13

Come check out the All Star Team Roping 2023 Finals in Guthrie, OK on August 8 – 13.

Post Stampede Rodeo | Post, TX | 8/10 – 8/13

The three-day event held every year in August host rodeo contestants, fans and musicians from all over the United States and as far as, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

The UPRA Sanctioned rodeo has been awarded top honors in the past as a contestant favorite destination and also been crowned as one of the Top 25 Paying Rodeos of the year. Each performance is followed by nightly concerts featuring contemporary county, honky-tonk, and western swing music. And be sure to come hungry, as the Post Stampede insures the best tasting food vendors are in attendance.

But what many think is only three day rodeo event may be surprised to know what the committee of the Post Stampede do with their profits. The purpose of conducting this annual event is to provided college scholarships for local deserving students. The Post Stampede is also know for assisting senior citizens in the Garza county area as well as providing essential supplies to some local citizens in need.

Big Bend WRCA Youth Ranch Rodeo | Alpine, TX | 8/12

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo | Wichita Falls, TX | 8/18 – 8/19

Until the turn of the century, early rodeos were informal events – exhibition matches of skill, with nothing but pride and perhaps a few wagers at stake. But as audiences grew, promoters began to organize annual contests in specific locations as well as traveling Western shows.

Rodeo organizations remained fragmented until the late 1920s, when the Rodeo Association of America, comprised of rodeo committees and promoters from across the U.S., named its first champions.

ProRodeo continues to bridge the traditions of the old West with the tools of the 21st century: Rodeo fans keep up to date with their favorite human and animal athletes by subscribing to the PRCA.

Lamar PBR 8 Second Chute Out | Lamar, MO | 8/18 – 8/19

The PBR Challenger Series returns to the Freeman Outdoor Event Center in Lamar MO August 18th and 19th. This PBR event will feature some of the biggest names in the sport alongside rising superstar bull riding athletes as they compete against the rankest bucking bulls on earth. Don’t miss out on two nights of heart pounding, bone jarring PBR bull riding action as the competitors ride for their opportunity to compete at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, NV.

North Texas Fair & Rodeo | Denton, TX | 8/18 – 8/26

Gear up folks! We’re talking nine rip-roarin’ nights of hot country music, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kid & fun zones, the latest fun attractions and more. See ya at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Eureka Pro Rodeo | Eureka, KS | 8/19 – 8/20

The Eureka Pro Rodeo is put on by the Greenwood County Rodeo Association. 2023 will mark the 12th year of the Eureka Pro Rodeo.

Waco Cattle Baron’s Gala | Waco, TX | 8/19

The American Cancer Society’s iconic Cattle Baron’s Ball, a western-themed gala founded 50 years ago in Dallas, TX, thrives in 27 different cities across America who will collectively raise over $17 Million this year towards the ongoing pursuit of a cure for cancer. For the last 30 years, Central Texans have gathered for our own Texas-sized ball to enjoy entertainment from top country artists, auctions, and most importantly, lifesaving mission moments.

In Waco specifically, ACS funds and Access to Care grant at Baylor Scott and White that provides transportation and lodging to local patients. The Hope Lodges in Dallas, Houston, Lubbock and Oklahoma City have all provided free nights to patients and their caregivers from Central Texas. (To date that includes 369 nights for McLennan County patients) It also funds the Cancer Information Center which is available 24/7/365 to patients and their families. Patients and families can speak to a live person for information on their diagnosis, connected to ACS and other resources, insurance specialists, oncology nurses and more.

Delta Waterfowl Longview Chapter Banquet | Longview, TX | 8/19

Delta Waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group founded at the famed Delta Marsh in Manitoba. Its U.S. headquarters is in Bismarck, North Dakota. We work to produce ducks through intensive management programs and conservation of breeding duck habitat. Delta conducts vital waterfowl research and promotes and protects the continuing tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America.

Rodeo In The Valley | Bristol, VA | 8/25 – 8/26

Brad Nelms, the highly respected producer behind BSN Rodeo Co., has been producing bull riding and rodeos in the Southeastern United States for over 20 years. Before he began producing, his time riding in the PBR was cut short by a wakeboarding accident. Brad now runs BSN Productions with his wife Chelsey, and his growing bunch of boys: Wilder (5), Hesston (3), and Hazer (1).

BSN Productions showcases some of the top bull riders in the country, plus well-known entertainers and stock contractors. Every great producer has a hand in all aspects of a successful event, and Brad Nelms has done exactly that with Rodeo in the Valley.

Colorado State Fair | Pueblo, CO | 8/25 – 9/4

At Pueblo’s start it was just a small fort; however, it was instrumental in bringing the railroad to Colorado. A major part of Colorado is the rich diversification of agriculture. Pueblo has been instrumental in encouraging and rewarding the agricultural history of Colorado through hosting the Colorado State Fair.

Motley-Dickens Counties Old Settlers Jr. Ranch Rodeo | Roaring Springs, TX | 8/26

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Cattle Baron’s Ball of Southwest Missouri | 8/26 | Springfield, MO

At the American Cancer Society, our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer – and better.

Bowen Invitational | San Antonio, TX | 8/27 – 8/28

We believe music heals. And for the Bowen Family Foundation, our focus is on healing children and families. We seek out and support the most impactful and effective ways to connect children and families with love, support, resources, and opportunities to help get them on a path to a better life.

Community Events for July 2023

Special Olympics of Texas Paper Torch Campaign | 7/1 – 7/31

Cavender’s is proud to support the Special Olympics of Texas each summer through our Paper Torch Campaign. This fundraising campaign allows our customers to support Special Olympics of Texas by making donations at checkout. These funds support the mission of Special Olympics to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, which allows them to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in friendship with other Special Olympics athletes and community.

BFO – Cowtown Showdown II | Fort Worth, TX | 7/1

10 of the top professional Freestyle Bullfighters in the world competing against each other and the most dangerous Mexican Fighting bulls in the country for a $20,000 purse and qualifying points toward the year-end World Championship.

Red, White, & Boots – 4th of July Celebration | Fort Worth, TX | 7/2 – 7/4

From July 2 to July 4, come out to the Cowtown Coliseum Lawns and The Cowboy Channel Stage for three days of live music, lawn games, Boot Campaign activations, fun giveaways, and more at the Red, White, & Boots – 4th of July Celebration!

Fury on the 4th Championship Bull Riding | Giddings, TX | 7/4

The Lee County Sheriff’s Posse was founded in 1953 by volunteers of Lee County, Texas. the Lee County Sheriff’s Posse still upholds our founding volunteer’s dream by preserving western heritage and promoting the Sport of Rodeo. The LCSP believes in the Youth and the future ahead of them. We teach them to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship through the teachings of good horsemanship.

Fireworks & Freedom Celebration | Longview, TX | 7/4

The City of Longview’s annual Fireworks and Freedom Celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Join us at the Longview Convention Complex for a free concert and the biggest fireworks show in East Texas! The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Koben Puckett Invitational PBR Bull Riding | Amarillo, TX | 7/8

Koben Puckett was born and raised in a rodeo family in New Mexico. From an early age, he was involved in the sport of rodeo, competing in jr. rodeos, high school rodeos, amateur rodeos, and open events, winning at all levels. However, on September 6, 2008, at the age of 19, Koben’s career was cut short by a life-altering spinal cord injury while competing in a PBR classic. Since then, the majority of his time has been spent on pursuing recovery.

In 2014, Koben was inspired to get back involved in the sport he loved, by hosting a bull riding event in Amarillo, Texas. With the help of great friends and amazing sponsors, the event has grown every year since and was sanctioned by the PBR in 2015. Due to Covid, the 2020 event was skipped, but my event came back stronger than ever in 2021 with over 2,100 people in attendance and $30,000 funds raised for the Press On Foundation. Read more about Koben’s story here.

International Finals Youth Rodeo | Shawnee, OK | 7/9 – 7/14

The IFYR features 11 performances, with competition beginning on Sunday, July 9 at 8 p.m. and concluding Friday, July 14 with the Finals performance at 7:30 p.m. There will be two performances a day with all disciplines, Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Texas FFA State Convention | Dallas, TX | 7/10 – 7/14

Texas FFA is a dynamic youth organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Pikes Peaks or Bust Rodeo | Colorado Springs, CO | 7/11 – 7/15

ProRodeo World Champions & rising stars from across the U.S. and Canadian Circuits, and Mexico will compete in the shadow of America’s Mountain for over $1 million in payouts. It’s all happening at the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, July 11-15, 2023 in Colorado Springs, Colorado!

Wyandotte County Fair | Kansas City, KS | 7/11 – 7/15

The WYCO Fair is the premier summer fair of the Kansas City region. A “can’t miss” entertainment destination! The fair demonstrates our community’s diversity, creativity, and industry. It fulfills our mission to celebrate the heritage of the region through education, community outreach, volunteerism, and promoting all the work done for the advancement of 4-H in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Madison County Fair & Rodeo | Madison, NE | 7/11 – 7/16

The Madison County Fair was started in 1873. On March 2, 1874 those interested in the Madison County Agricultural Society met to make plans for the second Madison County Fair and to better organize. A committee was then formed to prepare a track for the exhibition of trotting and running stock. It was then decided to hold the fair at Madison, Nebraska. The Fair was conducted mostly by volunteers.

The Madison County Fair and Rodeo will again be the host to well over 60,000 fairgoers this year. Attendance at the Fair has grown from a crowd of 50 to 60 people in 1873 to over 60,000 in the 2000s.

2023 Taylor Rodeo | Taylor, TX | 7/13 – 7/15

The Great American Cowboy built this country with strong hands and a lonely heart. He brought beef to the north and tamed the west. He spent his nights under lonely stars by a camp fire and spent his days roping, riding and fighting the elements – and some lived to tell about it. The history of the cowboy’s life is written in books and songs. Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and John Wayne immortalized him in the movies.

Taylor’s rodeo is different because of the tremendous amount of crowd participation. The crowd can join in such events as the Calf Scramble and Steer Saddling. The rodeo cowboys who ride in the Taylor Annual Rodeo do not carry a membership card. This is an open rodeo; a place where you can watch local people rope and ride. Some of the cowboys you get to see are the future of the sport. CPRA riders are welcome, since this is an open event, but they may not come away with the check.

Rodeo in the Valley | Bristol, VA | 7/14 – 7/15

Brad Nelms, the highly respected producer behind BSN Rodeo Co., has been producing bull riding and rodeos in the Southeastern United States for over 20 years. Before he began producing, his time riding in the PBR was cut short by a wakeboarding accident. Brad now runs BSN Productions with his wife Chelsey, and his growing bunch of boys: Wilder (5), Hesston (3), and Hazer (1).

BSN Productions showcases some of the top bull riders in the country, plus well-known entertainers and stock contractors. Every great producer has a hand in all aspects of a successful event, and Brad Nelms has done exactly that with Rodeo in the Valley.

Tyler Archery Club – ASA State Championship | Tyler, TX | 7/15 – 7/16

The ASA Federation is proud to have over 330 clubs in 37 states. ASA Federation clubs host competitions that feature our standardized set of competition rules; professionally executed shooting ranges; standards for dress and conduct; safety standards that include a maximum arrow speed; and our copyrighted 12-ring scoring system. The ASA Federation is focused on the growth of 3-D archery by supporting local clubs and making a commitment to youth education and training. The ASA Federation includes experienced archers and coaches that work year-round conducting well organized and challenging events that are enjoyed by seasoned participants and newcomers alike.

NWTF Banquet | Lufkin, TX | 7/15

The National Wild Turkey Federation is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. Since its inception in 1973, the NWTF has provided the foundation for wild turkey conservation throughout North America. From the first research project funded in the 1970s, to the multimillion-acre restoration initiatives going on today and everywhere in between, conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage has always been — and always will be — the backbone of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

All Star Team Roping | Ada, OK | 7/15 – 7/16

Come check out the All Star Team Roping qualifying event in Ada, OK on July 15th and 16th.

National High School Finals Rodeo | Gillette, WY | 7/16 – 7/22

Like most amazing inventions and developments, the National High School Rodeo Association began as a simple, logical idea which over the course of a few short years, took shape into something quite incredible.

Today, Claude Mullins’ dream has evolved into an organization that probably could not have been foreseen when he first saw those young boys innocently practicing their roping skills so many years ago. Mullins passed away in 1990. Yet his legacy of support for youth, and his love of rodeo, continues to have a dramatic difference in the lives of over 10,500 students in the United States, Canada, and Australia. And what was once a national finals that featured 121 entries has now grown into a National High School Finals Rodeo that features over 1,500 students on a regular basis and has become known as the “World’s Largest Rodeo.”

The creation of the Junior High Division in 2004 helped bring the excitement, mentorship, and thrills of rodeo to a new generation of junior high school students. And with each passing year, the Association continues to build upon its legacy of promoting the sport, while also supporting and preparing the future leaders of our society.

TK Pro Rodeo | Jay, OK | 7/20 – 7/22

TK Pro Rodeo produces sanctioned professional rodeos and bull ridings across the country. Based out of Jay, OK the TK Ranch is perfectly located In the North East tip of Oklahoma. With years of experience and plenty of gold buckles in the arena we have now turned our focus into putting on world class events. In 2018 the rodeo contestants of the American Cowboys Rodeo Association voted TK Pro Rodeo to have the “Best Rodeo Of The Year”.

Texas Ranch Roundup | Wichita Falls, TX | 7/21 – 7/22

The Texas Ranch Roundup is the “original” event designed to replicate the big cattle roundups of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and, in 1981 was the first of the hundreds of ranch rodeos that now occur all over North America.

Ozarks Booster Club Rodeo | Ozark, MO | 7/21 – 7/22

Pro Rodeo in Ozark, MO. Contestants from all over the country competing in 9 Rodeo events!

Cheyenne Frontier Days | Cheyenne, WY | 7/21 – 7/30

In 1897, Frederick W. Angier, Traveling Passenger Agent of the Union Pacific Railroad, suggested to the editor of the Cheyenne Daily Sun-Leader, a festival similar to Greeley, Colorado’s “Potato Day.” As a result of that suggestion, plans for the first “Frontier Day”, were formulated in the Tivoli Saloon at the corner of 16th Street and Carey. Events included pony races, bronco busting, and steer roping among others. At the time, these events were seen as a test of a cowboy’s skill. The inaugural event was so successful that the next year it was expanded to two days and a parade was added. The rodeo expanded as the years went on and more affiliated events were added. Its reputation increased as well. And today it is one of the most authentic and largest rodeo events in the world.

Gold Buckle Gala | Springfield, MO | 7/22

The Ozark Empire Fair Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in 2003. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving and cultivating Southwest Missouri’s rich agricultural heritage by supporting youth in agriculture and improving the facilities on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The signature event of the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation was first held in 2004 and primary purpose is to recognize the efforts of Southwest Missouri 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who have qualified for the auction, and to award youth grants and scholarships. Take the opportunity to bid on the Top 8 Steers, Top 3 Lambs, Hogs and Goats; Top 4 Hams and Top 2 Broiler Pens. Since the event’s inception, over $1,247,270 has been awarded to the kids.

Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo | Pawnee, OK | 7/22 – 7/29

Come join this fine community as it strives to relive the Cowboy Way of Life during a week of Western themed events!

National Barrel Horse Association Youth & Teen World Championships | Perry, GA | 7/23 – 7/29

The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition. NBHA has thousands of members of all ages across the United States and affiliates in various countries including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo | Guthrie, OK | 7/25 – 7/29

The 2023 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo presented by Montana Silversmiths event will award a guaranteed payout of $200,000 and is open to any youth athlete ages 19 and under in two divisions.

Ozark Empire Fair | Springfield, MO | 7/27 – 8/5

The Ozark Empire Fair maintains a continuing commitment to the original charter objectives of promoting manufacture, agriculture, horticulture, poultry, dairying, raising of livestock and products of domestic industry by maintaining fairs and exhibitions for the exhibit of livestock, agricultural, horticultural, mineral, industrial, and mechanical products, and by holding other events desirable for the amusement and pleasure of persons visiting fairs and exhibitions.

The Cowboy Cup Golf Tournament | Fort Carson, CO | 7/28

Instilling the core values of the Cowboy Way through exposure, mentoring and leadership helps the youth of our community take steps toward being good, solid, productive young men and women that we can be proud of.

Lubbock Cattle Baron’s Ball | Lubbock, TX | 7/29

The Cattle Baron’s Ball is a one-of-a-kind event featuring amazing entertainment, great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more benefiting the American Cancer Society. The Lubbock ball was founded in 1983, with Linda and Jo Mayes serving as the inaugural event chairs, as a way to honor those in their fight against cancer, remember those who are no longer with us, and to raise crucial funds for cancer research.

Texas Black Invitational Rodeo | Dallas, TX | 7/29

Hey y’all! Throw on your cowboy hat, boots, and buckles, and giddy up to the 34th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum.

Community Events for June 2023

Priefert Ranch Open – Pro Roping | Mount Pleasant, TX | 5/30 – 6/3

The inaugural Priefert Ranch Open (PRO) Roping was held in 2022 and successfully brought together novice and pro athletes to compete in the events of Team Roping and Breakaway. Scheduled to coincide with the Northeast Texas/Southeast Oklahoma run of pro rodeos, The PRO Roping offered $2500 of added money in the Team Roping with an additional $1500 of added money in the Breakaway, with each event paying out over $20,000 total. Top athletes from both disciplines made their way to the ranch to compete. We aim to grow The PRO annually, giving ropers a well-timed chance to bring home big money while they are traveling through the region.

In 2023, the PRO has grown into a 5-day, 12-event roping extravaganza. For Team Ropers, there are a variety of numbered ropings sanctioned by the World Series of Team Roping. For the ladies, we’ve added a youth breakaway in addition to our Open. The youth event is a WCRA Youth Division Qualifier, while the Open Breakaway serves as a qualifier into the Women’s Rodeo World Championship. Rain or shine, we hope that ropers, their families, and spectators will join us on the beautiful Priefert Ranch for some top notch roping and family fun.

Grimes County Fair | Navasota, TX | 5/31 – 6/10

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Grimes County Fair May 31 to June 10, 2023.

Mount Pleasant Rodeo | Mount Pleasant, TX | 6/1 – 6/3

This year will be the 59th Annual Mount Pleasant Rodeo, and our 2nd Official PRCA Rodeo. This is a truly exciting time to be part of the Mt Pleasant Rodeo whether as a member, a volunteer, a sponsoring partner, a contract partner, or a fan. Whichever you may be, we sincerely want you to experience this excitement June 1-3, 2023!

You’ll have to buy a ticket and join us to see how we’ve expanded our vendor area and “Fan Zone”, improved our electrical service, lighting, upgrades to The Pavilion and our restroom facilities and more.

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo | Amarillo, TX | 6/1 – 6/3

The Coors Cowboy Club was formed in 2000. Our mission is to promote Amarillo the cowboy way, which means helping your neighbor. The Coors Cowboy Club consists of more than 100 active members from varied backgrounds and occupations. The majority of members are from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle; however, we have members from all over the country. The Coors Cowboy Club was formed in response to a perceived need in our community to provide volunteer manpower for numerous events, functions and charities in and around the Texas Panhandle. We are a 501 (c) (4) charity.

The Coors Cowboy Club serves as an ambassador for Amarillo and through our efforts and assistance, numerous national events now occur in Amarillo. We have helped host events such as The National Cutting Horse Association, United States Team Penning Association and The Cowboy Mounted Shooters competitions. We also volunteer our time, services and goodwill to Eveline Rivers’ Make A Child Smile Project, Khiva Shrine, Homes for Our Troops and Amarillo area law enforcement to name a few.

Silver Spurs Rodeo | Kissimmee, FL | 6/2 – 6/3

Join us this summer at the Silver Spurs Rodeo and enjoy the dirt-pounding action from the shelter of the Sunshine State’s heat!

Military receive FREE admission, tickets only available at the Box office with proof of service.

At 7:30 PM sharp, watch the sport of rodeo’s seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women’s barrel racing. In between the seven traditional events, you’ll also see acts throughout the night from our rodeo clown, witness a performance from our Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille Team, and see junior bull riders and barrel racers compete in the arena!

Blacklands Bull Buckout | Taylor, TX | 6/3

Since 1950, he Taylor Rodeo Association has proudly brought to you the Taylor Annual Rodeo in the home town of Bill Pickett. The crowds that come to this yearly event have grown because of the enthusiasm and the excitement, but most of all for the entertainment they receive.

Over the years the Taylor Annual Rodeo has become the big fish in a small pond. It is one of the biggest and best small-town rodeos anywhere. Crowds at the event exceed expectations every year, and every year more and more people come out to Taylor to experience rodeo at it’s finest.

Taylor’s rodeo is different because of the tremendous amount of crowd participation. The crowd can join in such events as the Calf Scramble and Steer Saddling. The rodeo cowboys who ride in the Taylor Annual Rodeo do not carry a membership card. This is an open rodeo; a place where you can watch local people rope and ride. Some of the cowboys you get to see are the future of the sport. CPRA riders are welcome, since this is an open event, but they may not come away with the check.

Equest Gala | Dallas, TX | 6/3

Equest’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies.

Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Event | Darby, MT | 6/3 – 6/4

Come watch some of the best cowboys and horses compete in the annual Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Event (formally known as the Darby Riggin Rally)! Rain or shine, we ride!

Trail to the Cross Rodeo Bible Camp | Salem, MO | 6/3 – 6/10

A combination of a passion for Christ and a love of rodeo led us to develop this local chapter in South Central Missouri. Our goal is to impact lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to accomplish this through our annual Rodeo Bible Camp, Big Loop Roping, The Cowboy Christmas Gala, and other events.

Our camps are designed to do three things: Share the love of Christ with all of our campers, help each student athlete improve in their given rodeo discipline, and have a blast! We have professional rodeo athletes at camp all week that serve as instructors. This insures that no matter their skill level, every camper will have a chance to improve in their event.

Texas High School Rodeo Association Special Kids Rodeo | Abilene, TX | 6/4

The Special Kids Rodeo is an event at the Texas High School Finals Rodeo in Abilene where high school rodeo athletes volunteer to come and teach kids how to rope dummies, ride horses, bucking on hay bales, and pretty much incorporate aspects of the rodeo lifestyle into activities for kids. A fun evening of food and games with the rodeo athletes!

Gladewater Rodeo Round-Up | Gladewater, TX | 6/7 – 6/10

The Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo was founded in 1937 by local businessman J. N. “Jack” Yates, a Sioux Indian from North Dakota who had moved to Gladewater during the oil boom. Yates, a veteran of World War I, organized the first rodeo ever to be held in France as entertainment for the soldiers, and according to historical documents, he sought to recreate the event in Gladewater.

Yates owned and operated J. N. “Jack” Yates Pipe and Supply Company, and recruited citizens to donate either funds or supplies to construct a rodeo arena. The structure was originally built from lumber, but the rodeo was such a success that it was reconstructed out of steel two years later.

The Round-Up Rodeo’s recognition received a substantial boost in 1971 when Johnny Quintana scored 98 points in its bull-riding competition — a feat that held world-record status for three years.

Since its humble beginnings, the rodeo has become nationally known and ranks among the top rodeos in the state as well as the top 10 percent in the nation. The arena has hosted some of the nation’s most notable competitors, including Don Gay, an eight-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider; Roy Cooper, the leading money winner of all time for the PRCA; Ty Murray; Lane Frost; Jim Shoulders; and many others.

39th Annual Owasso Roundup Club IPRA | Owasso, OK | 6/9 – 6/10

Non-Profit Rodeo organization serving all age rodeo fans and contestants through play days and rodeo.

Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala | Tyler, TX | 6/10

The first Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala was held in 1988. While much was known about this disease, much more was not.

To date, $17 million dollars has been raised locally to support both local and national cancer support services including cancer research. Without the help and local support of past contributors, this would not have been accomplished. For that, we thank you and appreciate your support now and in the future. As we embark on this journey, we are anxious to meet new supporters who will help us and the ACS combat cancer.

On behalf of the 2023 Cattle Barons’ Committee, we hope you will join us on June 10th, 2023 at the wonderful facilities of Texas Rose Horse Park for the Gala we have planned for you. Enjoy an evening of wonderful food, mainstream entertainment, our gaming tables, live and silent auctions, and so much more. All who attend will enjoy their evening!

Cancer does not discriminate, and never will. Someday, we hope that cancer will be eradicated and, together with your support, we can all do our part. We also celebrate survivors, who possibly wouldn’t be here today were it not for the actions of the American Cancer Society. While cancer is still ever present today, positive steps forward have been made and more will come, and for that, we thank you.

MIdland Cattle Baron’s Ball | Midland, TX | 6/10

Join us at the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball on June 10, 2023, for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With special guest Runaway June & West Texas funk.

Abdallah Shriners Rodeo & Demo Derby | Gardner, KS | 6/15 – 6/17

Abdallah Shriners are proud to present our annual fundraising event at a new venue for 2023, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. The fun starts with the Rodeo on Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16, 2023. The fun continues on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with our Shriners Summer Slam Demo Derby!

Stockton Lake PRCA Rodeo | Stockton, MO | 6/16 – 6/17

Featured every year on Father’s Day weekend, enjoy two nights of exciting Rodeo action! The main event includes bull riding, bareback bronc and saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, tie down roping, and barrel racing.

Additional fun featured includes a kids dummy roping contest, boot scramble, delicious concessions, vendors and a dance each night after the main event!

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo | Fort Worth, TX | 6/17

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honor Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. We highlight the irrefutable global appeal of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the West and the stories behind a sub-culture that is still strong today. BPIR also serves as a cultural event and opportunity for families to enjoy and embrace the cowboy culture, while being educated and entertained with reenactments, history highlights, and western adventure.

Ben Johnson Days Youth Ranch Rodeo | Pawhuska, OK | 6/17

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Rodeo of the Ozarks Queen Pageant | Springdale, AR | 6/21

The Rodeo of the Ozarks Queen Pageant is a 60-year tradition featuring title-holders and contestants from the four-state area during four days of professional rodeo queen pageantry. Contestants compete in horsemanship, speech, interviews, appearance, and personality categories.The pageant is held in conjunction with the Rodeo of the Ozarks in Springdale, AR. Who will carry on the tradition?

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast | Colorado Springs, CO | 6/21

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic celebrations of its deep-rooted western heritage. The Street Breakfast has also become an annual fundraising event that supports our local military and their families. Mark your calendar and set your alarm for early morning so you can join us for this fun, festive and family-friendly event. We close down the streets, bring out the hay bales and cook up a tasty, hot breakfast for you to devour while you listen to the renowned Flying W Wranglers as well as the country/rock band Exit West and the talented students from the Colorado Springs Conservatory. The Sweetwater Native American dancers will thrill and amaze with their authentic dress and dances.

Do you and your kids love to dress up in western wear? Pull out your cowboy hats, boots, jeans and bandannas (or other kinds of costumes) to celebrate the start of the Colorado Springs rodeo season with the 75th Annual Lil’ Cowboys & Cowgirls Roundup. Your fancy duds will get you in the right frame of mind to enjoy a morning full of western fun and you may even win a ride on the Western Spirit float in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade.

Stout Ranch Rodeo | Fort Worth, TX | 6/23 – 6/24

Thank you to everyone who supported us for 2 years running in Graham! We proudly gathered some of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls at the wonderful Young County Arena, and this year we’ve set our sights on one of the most historic venues in rodeo – the Cowtown Coliseum.

Come see us June 23rd & 24th for two afternoon performances, nestled right between the cattle drives that take place twice daily in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Gather your friends and family and spend the day with some of the best food, shopping, and live entertainment this side of the Mississippi.

OSY Annual Open Horse Show | Omaha, NE | 6/24

Our biggest event of the year! We have a variety of classes for all levels of riding whether you’re a beginner or lifelong rider.

Halter class, reining class, trail class, showmanship, English classes and many more.
In the afternoon we will have speed events, ride a buck and a few other fun events.

CO Championship Youth Ranch Rodeo | Hugo, CO | 6/24

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Rose City Airfest | Tyler, TX | 6/30

In celebration of America and to benefit East Texas Veterans, CampV is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Rose City Airfest

Cavender’s Tyler Grand Opening Events

Friday, May 5th

• Open 9AM-8PM
• (50) $25 Gift Cards Daily to the first 50 customers!
• Daily Giveaways including $500 Cavender’s gift card and other prizes from all the top brands!
• 11AM Chamber Ribbon Cutting
• 11AM-1PM Entertainment from The Cavender Cowboy!
• 11:30AM to 1:30PM Lunch
• 12PM-1PM KNUE Live Radio Remote with Buddy Logan
• 12PM to 6PM The Monogram Club will be on-site!
• 6PM-8PM Live Music by Dustin Becker
• 5PM Appearance by Dale Brisby
• Consuela bags and Red Dirt Hat Co. trunk show

Saturday, May 6th

• Open 9AM-8PM
• (50) $25 Gift Cards Daily to the first 50 customers!
• Daily Giveaways including $500 Cavender’s gift card and other prizes from all the top brands!
• 9AM Breakfast Tasting with Five D Ranch Chuck Wagon!
• 12PM to 6PM The Monogram Club will be on-site!
• 1PM Live Music from Coffey Anderson Presented by Montana Silversmith
• Whiskey Bent Hat Co. trunk show
• Providing Hat Shaping and Customization!

Sunday, May 7th

• Open 12PM-6PM
• (50) $25 Gift Cards Daily to the first 50 customers!
• Daily Giveaways including $500 Cavender’s gift card and other prizes from all the top brands!
• 12PM Peach Cobbler Samplings with Five D Ranch Chuck Wagon!
• 12PM-5PM Entertainment from The Cavender Cowboy!
• Providing Hat Shaping and Customization!

Tyler, We’re Comin’ Home!

“Chase your dreams but always know the road that will lead you home again,” is a saying that rings true for the folks at Cavender’s. In 1977, Cavender’s opened its fourth ever store in Tyler, Texas.

Cavender’s thrived in Tyler, becoming the go-to store for the best Western products at affordable prices with excellent customer service. A couple of decades later, the home office operations were moved from Pittsburg, Texas, to Tyler—making the city the official hub for the Western retailer. Many members of the Cavender’s family also followed suit and planted roots in Tyler and surrounding areas–where they have worked, lived, volunteered, attended school, and become deeply involved in the community.

Because of great success in Tyler and surrounding areas, Cavender’s began to open in more Texas towns like College Station, Greenville, Huntsville, Hurst, Lufkin, Palestine, Paris, and Texarkana. Then eventually, more stores opened in larger markets like Fort Worth, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Amarillo. Cavender’s became synonymous with great Western wear not only in East Texas, but throughout the entire Lone Star State. In the early 2000s, Cavender’s took its legacy into four other states. Now, Cavender’s has locations nationwide–from Colorado to Alabama to Nevada to Nebraska—employing 2,000-plus associates.

Cavender’s has maintained their core values of quality products and customer service, while elevating its store design and craftsmanship. With each new store comes new, updated finishes –including modern signage and fixtures, cow-shaped mannequins, framed family photos, custom hat bars, and more intricate details. These touches, along with top-notch customer service, have made shopping at Cavender’s feel like a special occasion to many customers.

Because the Tyler location was the fourth ever for the retailer, the flagship store has somewhat been left behind in the sense of a beautiful, welcoming store design. But after 46 years in the community, Cavender’s decided the 2025 W SW Loop 323 location was well-deserving of an update that’s reflective of the latest stores. After all, Tyler is our home, and that’s something we’re proud of.

So, after many months of in all-in remodel, the Cavender’s location has reopened its doors. Clay Cavender, Vice President of Merchandising, led the redesign of the store, and gave KLTV 7 a behind-the-scenes look.

“We’ve never been able to show our best face in Tyler, and now we’re able to do that, so we’re just excited for everybody to see it,” Clay Cavender told KLTV 7. “Took the ceiling out, and it’s basically a brand-new store. Top to bottom, left to right.”

The enhanced features include new flooring, lighting, wall finishes, fixtures, and a new exterior façade which will be implemented in future store designs. Every cubic inch of the 16,765 square-foot sales floor has a Cavender family touch, from dressing rooms dedicated to founders James and Pat Cavender to family murals to framed photos of Cavender family members hunting, fishing and ranching.

“[Mom and Dad] would love it. My mom used to help me do all this years ago, and she would love it. My dad would love all of the family photos for sure,” said Clay Cavender.

From May 5-7, Cavender’s will be welcoming the Tyler community back into the remodeled flagship store with a Texas-sized homecoming celebration.

Take a look at the store and hear the Interview with Clay Cavender below.

Cavender’s Boot City gives first look at renovated flagship Tyler store.

Community Events for May 2023

Texas Jail Association 37th Annual Confernence | San Marcos, TX | 5/1 – 5/5

Join the Texas Jail Association in San Marcos, Texas for the Annual TJA Conference. The conference will be hosted at the Embassy Suites. Participants will be offered training through a variety of general and breakout sessions. Registration will include refreshment breaks, Thursday night dinner & entertainment, and access to the exhibit hall.

American Royal Rodeo | Kansas City, MO | 5/1 – 5/6

The action and competition of the American Royal ProRodeo and Youth Rodeo attract the best cowboys and cowgirls from around the country. You won’t want to miss the excitement and thrill of Rodeo action! Join us May 4-6, 2023 for our ProRodeo performances as the top cowboys and cowgirl compete in the dirt!

Pittsburg Rodeo Association Rodeo | Pittsburg, TX | 5/4 – 5/6

Since 1961 this association has provided a highly attended annual rodeo and many other related events. It continues to select and elect a dedicated board of directors. Volunteers are the backbone of the association. With the help of teachers, parents, and community, our annual Handi-Capable rodeo has grown to entries upwards of 500 contestants. Our mission is to provide the best, contestant friendly, and family orientated rodeo in East Texas.

Tyler Store Grand Re-Opening | Tyler, TX | 5/4 – 5/7

Come celebrate our new flagship store in our hometown of Tyler, TX on May 4-7th.

Greenwell Spring Youth Riders Rodeo | Greenwell Springs, LA | 5/5 – 5/6

Introducing the Greenwell Springs Youth Riders, a non-profit organization of kids that like to ride fast. This youth group of horse riders perform at rodeos, parades and other horse events in Louisiana and surrounding states.

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival | Tyler, TX | 5/6

The ninth annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Downtown Tyler, Texas. This year’s festival features more than 25 of the most celebrated barbecue joints in Texas and live music all day. The festival, which has sold out every year of existence, features three ticket levels (VIP, General Admission, Concert-Only) with three different gate times.

Buc Days Rodeo Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | 5/10 – 5/13

There’s no energy like rodeo energy. Step into the arena to see all your favorites, like saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and more. And, of course, stick around for our concert series with national recording artists. It’s family fun you won’t want to miss.

Tops in Texas Rodeo | Jacksonville, TX | 5/11 – 5/13

Jacksonville Tops In Texas Rodeo is rich in tradition, built over 61 years of presenting the top contenders in all events of the annual outdoor show. The world champion specialty acts have been just as exciting entertaining the crowd year after year. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event offers a range of activities for the entire family and usually garners large crowds. The rodeo is sponsored and staged by volunteers from the Jacksonville Riders Club and the Jacksonville Lions Club, with profits going to charitable endeavors in the area. In addition to an array of concessions, the rodeo features many vendors with great merchandise! Come join us for a weekend of western heritage, pro rodeo action, and local camaraderie!

PBR World Finals | LOCATION | DATE

The top 40 riders and top bulls compete at each event. It culminates at the PBR Unleash the Beast World Finals at the end of the regular season.

Rodeo Killeen | Killeen, TX | 5/18 – 5/20

Rodeo Killeen promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases the Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community.

Lindale Championship Rodeo | Tyler, TX | 5/18 – 5/20

The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the Patterson Ram Lindale Championship Rodeo presented by The Edwards Team at Century 21 First Group. The rodeo is returning to the Cross Brand Cowboy Church and it will be FREE for all to attend thanks to our ticket sponsors!

Pasadena Strawberry Festival | Pasadena, TX | 5/18 – 5/21

The Pasadena Strawberry Festival is a four day event held annually on the third weekend in May to celebrate a time when Pasadena, Texas was known as the strawberry capital of the south, presenting a perception very different than that of today’s petrochemical industry. What began as a one time celebration on a high school football practice field has become one of the largest and popular annual events in the Pasadena area drawing over 50,000 in attendance and utilizing the entire 106 acre Pasadena convention center and municipal fairgrounds complex. This award-winning event offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor activities, attractions and entertainment ranging from the “world’s largest strawberry shortcake”, barbecue cookoff and continuous musical entertainment, carnival, shopping, fabulous variety of foods, and specialty acts, the event provides a fun-filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Windy Ryon Memorial Roping | Saginaw, TX | 5/26 – 5/28

Enjoy the 49th Annual Windy Ryon Memorial Roping in Fort Worth, Texas. Watch the best in Team Roping, Breakaway, Tie-Down, Steer Roping and Team Tying. Great shopping, food and drinks. All proceeds benefit scholarships for the young people of Texas.

All Star Team Roping | Mounds, OK | 5/27 – 5/29

All Star Team Roping is the midwest premiere Team Roping Association. With over 5000 teams at our Finals in August, the payouts are huge!

Priefert Ranch Open – Pro Roping | Mount Pleasant, TX | 5/30 – 6/3

The inaugural Priefert Ranch Open (PRO) Roping was held in 2022 and successfully brought together novice and pro athletes to compete in the events of Team Roping and Breakaway. Scheduled to coincide with the Northeast Texas/Southeast Oklahoma run of pro rodeos, The PRO Roping offered $2500 of added money in the Team Roping with an additional $1500 of added money in the Breakaway, with each event paying out over $20,000 total. Top athletes from both disciplines made their way to the ranch to compete. We aim to grow The PRO annually, giving ropers a well-timed chance to bring home big money while they are traveling through the region.

In 2023, the PRO has grown into a 5-day, 12-event roping extravaganza. For Team Ropers, there are a variety of numbered ropings sanctioned by the World Series of Team Roping. For the ladies, we’ve added a youth breakaway in addition to our Open. The youth event is a WCRA Youth Division Qualifier, while the Open Breakaway serves as a qualifier into the Women’s Rodeo World Championship. Rain or shine, we hope that ropers, their families, and spectators will join us on the beautiful Priefert Ranch for some top notch roping and family fun.