January 2014 Events

A Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West.

ART SHOWS

Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition & Sale

Oklahoma City, OK, Closes January 5: This 15th annual tribute and exhibit showcases the continuing vitality of Western craftsmanship.

Arizona Fine Art Expo

Scottsdale, AZ, Opens January 16: Since 2005, features about 100 artists in a juried art festival, plus art gallery and a working artists’ studio.

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Carefree, AZ, Jan. 17-19: Since 1993, high Sonoran Desert town closes its streets for Southwestern and American Indian art show and wine tastings.

High Noon Western Americana Auction & Antiques Show

Mesa, AZ, Jan. 25-26: Since 1991, auction sale and showcase of Old West antiques, Western art and collectibles held at Mesa Convention Center.

310-202-9010 • HighNoon.com

FILM FESTIVAL

Trail Dance Film Festival

Duncan, OK, Jan. 24-25: Introduces filmmakers from around the globe to Oklahoma’s emergent film industry in a beautiful Western landscape.

LECTURE SERIES

Lecompton’s Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series

Lecompton, KS, Opens Jan. 26: Lecture series discusses and debates the issues of a free state- or pro-slave Kansas before the Civil War.

LIVING HISTORY

Living History Fair

Watertown, SD, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Experience history as it comes to life in this 1879 town via re-enactments and educational talks.

STOCK SHOWS & RODEOS

National Western Stock Show

Denver, CO, Jan. 11-26: Since 1906, hosts livestock sales and seminars, and rodeo events at the National Western Complex.

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Fort Worth, TX, Opens Jan. 17: Offers up numerous days of livestock and horse shows, rodeos, concerts and food fit for cowboys.

817-877-2420 • FWSSR.com

Fort Worth Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo

Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 20: Since 1995, Cowboys of Color Rodeos group brings together diverse cultures to celebrate our Western heritage.

817-922-9999 • CowboysOfColor.org

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