April 2015 Events

Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West!

ART SHOWS

Cowgirl Up!

Wickenburg, AZ, April 1-30: At the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Western paintings and sculptures by women celebrate cowgirl history and heritage.

928-684-2272 • WesternMuseum.org

Western Spirit Art Show & Sale

Cheyenne, WY, Closes April 19: View Western artwork by more than 100 artists at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.

307-778-7290 • OldWestMuseum.org

California Images & History

San Dimas, CA, April 24-26: Paintings and sculptures by Western artists celebrate the state of California and its rich cowboy heritage.

909-599-5374  • SanDimasArts.org

AUCTIONS

Scottsdale Art Auction

Scottsdale, AZ, April 11: Bid on a wide collection of paintings and sculptures by Old West artists, such as Charlie Russell and Howard Terpning.

480-945-0225 • ScottsdaleArtAuction.com

Premier Firearms Auction

Online, April 24-26: Highly collectible weapons are up for bid by the world’s leading auction house for historical firearms and military artifacts.

800-238-8022 • RockIslandAuction.com

California & Western Art Auction

Los Angeles, CA, April 28: Fine art auction featuring works by classic Western artists, such as William Wendt and Edgar Payne.

323-850-7500  • Bonhams.com

AWARDS SHOW

Western Heritage Awards

Oklahoma City, OK, April 18: Honors the best in literature, music, film and television that reflect the heritage and history of the American West

405-478-2250 • NationalCowboyMuseum.org

FRONTIER FARE

Pioneer Village Dutch Oven Cook-off

Gonzales, TX, April 27: Cook-off keeps you fed as you enjoy gunfight re-enactments, saloon girls, frontier camps and tours of the 1800s village.

830-672-2157 • ThePioneerVillage.com

Spring Traders Encampment

Bartlesville, OK, April 10-11: Camp near Crystal Lake with your 1840s gear and clothing for an authentic, hands-on look at mountain man life.

888-966-5276 • Woolaroc.org

Tombstone Rose tree Festival

Tombstone, AZ, April 10-12: Celebrate the 130th blooming of the “World’s Largest Rose Tree” with a parade, folklorico dancers and more.

520-457-3326 • Tombstone.org

Galveston County Fair

Hitchcock, TX, April 10-18: At this county fair, held since 1938, enjoy the rodeo, auctions, a variety of cook-offs, concerts and youth activities.

409-986-6010 • GalvestonCountyFair.com

Fiesta San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, April 10-27: Old San Antonio and Old Mexico celebrations include fandangos, art shows and a pilgrimage to the Alamo mission.

877-273-4378 • Fiesta-SA.org

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Western movie fans can enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of “reel” cowboy life, plus live Old West entertainment from folks like gunslinger Joey Dillon (shown here).

661-250-3735 • CowboyFestival.org

Junior Ranger Day

Deer Lodge, MT, April 18: Bring the kids to the 1862 Grant-Kohrs Ranch to experience life as a cowboy on an authentic open range ranch.

406-846-2070 • NPS.gov/grko

Arbor Day Celebration

Nebraska City, NE, April 24-26: The home of the first Arbor Day, in 1872, celebrates with free trees, a chili cook-off and a parade.

800-514-9113 • NebraskaCity.com

Wild Wild West Fest

Andrews, TX, April 25-27: Celebrates Western heritage with cowboy mounted shooting demonstrations, a BBQ cook-off and more.

432-523-2695 • WildWildWestFest.com

HISTORY CONVENTION

Arizona History Convention

Tucson, AZ, April 23-26: Join True West’s Executive Editor Bob Boze Bell for a discussion on Wyatt Earp in Hollywood, plus listen to more presentations about Arizona’s cowboy history. Shown here is downtown Tucson, Arizona, in 1874.

520-628-5774 • ArizonaHistory.org

MUSIC & POETRY

lano Fiddle Fest

Llano, TX, April 3-5: Passionate torch bearers carry on traditions set by Texas musicians, such as Otis Light (shown here with his band), with a competition featuring the best fiddlers from Texas and beyond.

325-247-5354 • LlanoFiddleFest.com

Durango Bluegrass Meltdown

Durango, CO, April 17-19: See Bluegrass jam sessions and bands Balsam Range, Special Consensus and more play in Durango venues.

970-335-9771 • DurangoMeltdown.com

RODEO

Butte High School Rodeo

Butte, MT, April 18-19: High School rodeo riders from Butte’s surrounding counties compete for a chance to ride at the High School Rodeo Finals.

406-494-6700 • ButteRodeoGrounds.com

TRAINS

Helena Railroad Fair

Helena, MT, April 27: Thousands of railroad items are available to buy, sell or swap at the largest railroad hobby event in Montana and the Northern Rockies, held at the Helena Civic Center.

406-443-1578 • VisitMT.com