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Sep
21
Sat
Poolville TX Attending Wild West Festival Parade @ Springtown Square
Sep 21 @ 8:45 am – 11:15 am
Wild West Festival Parade is always a big hit! This is a fun small town festival and parade. Coggins required, may be asked to show. Parade starts at 10, Staging is 8:30 to 9:30.
ATTIRE: The theme is Wild West, so dress for the Wild West and wear our black hats and pink Wild rags.
PARKING: Horses & Wagons: ONE WAY TRAFFIC ONLY! Enter staging area by turning at O’Reilly’s onto Hilltop Drive. Then turn right onto Lake Drive and proceed down to the end of the road for Horse Trailer Parking.
Parade Route: The Parade will enter Hwy. 199 from Hilltop Drive proceeding WEST to Hwy. 51. The parade will then turn NORTH on Hwy. 51 to the square and then turn EAST at 2nd St. by the City Hall and proceed to Springtown Elementary for off loading
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Kings Mountain, NC Arts/Crafts @ Bluebells Farms
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Time to support our local vendors and spend time with the funnest cowgirls on the planet!

Sep
22
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a Cowgirls Ride.

If you’ve never been you can check it out at https://www.perrydaletrails.com/

You will want to bring a Lunch!

Will be required to warm up your horse before riding.

Please let Marla know if you will be attending so she can let the facility know how many will be in attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: If you commit you will need to plan on attending. The facility may require a reservation fee as attendance has not been as planned in the past.

Sep
23
Mon
Salem, OR Dinner and Movie Night @ Ixtapa Restaurant
Sep 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Get together with your cowgirl friends for a night of Mexican Food at Ixtapa Restaurant in Stayton and then go enjoy a fun movie!

Sep
24
Tue
McMinnVille, Oregon, Sheep Springs camping @ Sheep Springs horse camp
Sep 24 @ 12:30 am – Sep 29 @ 1:30 am

You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent

We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks

Salem, OR Craft Night @ Queen Ambers House
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get together with some fun ladies to create some fun crafts for the Holiday Season!

Bring a snack if you would like.

Reach out to Queen Amber for details on the craft being created.

Sep
26
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Sep
27
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Cow Hand Challenge @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm

Friday night 6-9 PM practice to prepare for the event on Saturday. You do not have to participate in the event to come and practice with us! $35 and no membership required to participate.

Roping, Penning and Classic (Trail) classes

Saturday is the Cow Hand Challenge. Sign up 9 AM start time is 10 am

Entry fee details are on the flyer!

For flyer and more information on the Cow Hand Challenge here is a link to their FB page:

  1. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KrMPmy2NCiXBxSSB/?mibextid=oFDknk

 

Kings Mountain, NC Theater/Play
Sep 27 @ 9:08 pm – 10:08 pm

Let’s go to the play! Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain. Dinner before the play to meet up would be great!!

Sep
28
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Tack Sale @ Donna and Tim Frye’s Farm
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.

Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Sep
29
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Benefit Concert @ Papa Doc’s
Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Lake Wylie Children’s Charity benefit concert. A day of music, fun, a silent auction and much more!

Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Oct
1
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Grover Nelson Park
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our October Cowgirl Roundup! Bring your own dinner. We will grab a picnic table and go over upcoming events, schedule our monthly trail ride, game night, lunches and such.

Oct
3
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Sandhills Field Trail Barn
Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm

Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.

Oct
4
Fri
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Trail Ride
Oct 4 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 6 @ 3:15 pm

Primitive camp for the weekend or come ride just Saturday. Fourteen miles of back roads around Mount Pleasant. There will be live music on Friday night for those camping, as well as a big bonfire and karaoke on Saturday night.

Oct
5
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Indoor Winter Market @ Wavra Farms and Nursery
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us every Saturday, October 5th through March 15th as the greenhouses transform into an Indoor Winter Farmer’s Marketplace.

Vendors have been invited to sell what they make, grow, or raise.

They will have 40+ vendors each week on a rotating schedule to give their customers variety.

Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Salem, OR Attending Ghost Walk @ Independence Riverview Park
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Ghost Walk is a free community event hosted by the Heritage Museum. Get to downtown early to enjoy dinner!
Go to the fountain to get your map for the evening starting at 7PM.
For more information visit: www.orheritage.org/ghostwalk
Kings Mountain, NC Rodeo @ Tryon International Equestrian Ctr.
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us to watch the thrills of a Professional Rodeo presented World Champions Rodeo Alliance at Tryon International Center. Events featured will include Bronc and Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Roping as well as Barrel Racing. Event starts at 7:30 and tickets (according to their website) will be going on sale soon. You can go to their website to put your email and receive when tickets are available: www.resort.tryon.com/rodeo.
You may comment on this Event page to coordinate carpooling or to caravan!

Oct
6
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Party in the Pasture @ Horses of Hope Oregon
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Horse of Hope Oregon is excited to welcome the community to come check out their facility, meet the therapy horses, and play games.

Purchase a horseback ride (ages 2-17).  Meet the minis!

Carnival-style games, face-painting, raffle prizes and much more.

Food and drinks (including adult beverages for the 21+crowd) will be available for purchase.

Tickets for carnival games can be purchased on-site for $.50 per ticket.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the participants of Horses of Hope, an equine assisted therapy program located in Turner, Oregon.

Oct
11
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending Long Ear Trail Ride @ Private ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and  serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Abilene, TX Long Ear Trail Ride @ Fuller’s place
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 2:41 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Oct
12
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending BCEC Fall Show @ Nitro Sporthorses
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am

Our 40 Something Cowgirls are heading out to Nitro Sporthorses to play Aliens and Astronauts with Big Country Equestrian Club in their Fall Show!

Please look for the flyer on FB or reach out to Big Country Equestrian Club about registration and classes.

Kings Mountain, NC Fundraiser @ Leatherman Lane
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at Leatherman Lane to celebrate horses and help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. Annual event that features various vendors, food, live music and of course horses. There is a planned trail ride!!!!One of our charities we support Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves, will be there to highlight there important work with our awesome participants from North Shelby School, Shelby, NC. We have our Boot there for Donations. Please bring cash so you can help another great cause! Your can visit Leatherman Lans page here for updates as they make them: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLoversDay

Poolville, TX Trail Ride with BTCC @ TADRA Trailhead
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Let’s join up with Brazos Trails Cowboy Church for a trail ride at the Grasslands. The ride will start at TADRA, and we will do the yellow trail, roughly 9 miles.

Oct
15
Tue
Abilene, TX- Attending Bunco For Breast Cancer @ Abilene Convention Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Cowgirls for a great cause! Hendricks’ Bunco for Breast Cancer is a long time tradition here in Abilene. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s!!! Get your flapper dresses ladies!
Our table will have 16 seats. Each of us will pre-pay our chapter Treasurer, Babe Chambers, to secure your spot.
* Registration fee is $35/person paid to Babe Chambers. 16 spots at our table.

Oct
18
Fri
Salem, OR Attending The Great Junk Hunt @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Oct 18 – Oct 19 all-day
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds! The Great Junk Hunt is back, and they’ve got you covered with vintage items, home décor & more!
Join us Oct. 18 & 19 to shop 85K sq. ft. full of the best vendors in the PNW!
The Great Junk Hunt is a round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure.
Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Named Top 15 Flea Market in USA by Romantic Homes magazine!
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
– Ticket Info –
FRIDAY:
Friday (Oct. 18th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
SATURDAY:
Saturday (Oct. 19th) 9am-4pm
– Early Bird – 9am entry. 1 hr before GA ($12)
– General Admission 10am-4pm ($10). Enter anytime after 10am.
*The venue will be charging $5 per vehicle for parking
*12 and under is free
Oct
24
Thu
Salem, OR Attending The Farmhouse Show @ The Farmhouse
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW!

Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR .

Can’t wait to see you.

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Leatherwood Mountains
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Manchester Trail Riders
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.

Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Nov
1
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Holiday Marketplace @ OR State Fairgrounds
Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm – Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm

MARKETPLACE FESTIVALS Presents Holiday Marketplace at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center in the Jackman Long Building!
General Admission: $5 PP
Sr, 1st Responder & Military Admission: $2 PP
Children’s Admission: Free!
VIP Admission: $8 PP includes Front of Admission Line, 30 min. prior to Show Entrance & Priority Seating!
All Tickets are 2 for 1 Right Now until July 4!!!
Door Prizes, Raffles, Gifts, 150+Vendors, Festive Holiday Food & Drinks, SANTA Photos & Visits, Crafts, Live Performances, & Much More! THE 1ST & BIGGEST HOLIDAY EVENT OF 2024

Nov
2
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Food Expo @ Ballantyne’s Backyard Community Park
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.

Nov
7
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Croft State Park
Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm

Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!

Reservation can be made online at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

 

 

Nov
8
Fri
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ 4B Farm and Campground
Nov 8 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:30 pm

Join our cowgirls as we attend a Scavenger Hunt on horseback in the Uhwarrie National Forest.

Event to benefit Back Country Horsemen o Uhwarrie in their goal to keep the trails open to equestrians .

Reservations can be made online at www.4bfarmandcampground.com

or call them at 910-606-1052.

Negative Coggins Requied!

Nov
9
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Nov
10
Sun
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.

 

Nov
12
Tue
Kings Mountain, NC Round Up @ Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Nov 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come on over to Los Arcos and bring your friends for a Round Up and Meet ‘n Greet. The address is1525 N Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Well start gathering by 5:30, have a short review of our year and what’s to come, have some drinks and food! Expect lots of laughs and come hungry!

Nov
14
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ H. Cooper Black Recreational Area
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm

Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.

The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/

 

Nov
15
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Christmas Bazaar @ North Albany Community Church
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 16 @ 4:00 pm

ACC Christmas Bazaar 2024 will be FRIDAY, November 15th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND SATURDAY, November 16th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Friday night will be Ladies Night! Come with your friends and get first picks of all the wonderful treasures their vendors have to offer! Tickets will be sold online or at the door.

For Friday night only, there will be free appys and non-alcoholic drinks, large value raffle prizes available only for Friday attenders that will be raffled off that evening. Along with their regular raffle area, special offers and little bit of swag and so much fun!

Tickets will be $8 online or $10 at the door and online special only of 4 tickets for $25!

Saturday’s event will be no charge!

There will have around 90 vendors offering a huge variety of high quality treasures.

There will be delicious breakfast and lunch offered, along with a huge bake sale, fabulous raffle area and their coffee bar.

This event is a fundraiser to support their women’s ministry program.

Nov
22
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Silverton Christmas Market @ Silverton Christmas Market
Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experience the award-winning Silverton Christmas Market at the Oregon Garden Resort! Honored as the ✨ Festival of the Year by the Oregon Festivals & Events Association✨, this event promises a holiday adventure brimming with magic and joy for all ages.
Stroll along immersive paths draped in one MILLION lights, visit the traditional German Christmas Market for handmade gifts, sip on warm gluhwein by a cozy fire, ride down the snowless tubing hill or listen to live music in the Biergarten, Nov. 22 – Dec. 31, 2024. The event is closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 24-25.
🎄NEW TO 2024:
The Silverton Christmas Market is set to become even more spectacular! 🤩 Prepare for new light displays, additional local vendors in the authentic German Vendor Market, discover delicious new food offerings and two new lanes at the snowless tubing hill (now a total of 4 lanes!). Enjoy an expanded Biergarten with more seating, ensuring a cozy and festive experience for all. The Silverton Christmas Market continues to grow, bringing even more magic and wonder to your holiday season! 🎅🏻 ❤️
Nov
26
Tue
Abilene, TX-Fox Christmas Lights Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm

The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.

Dec
7
Sat
Abilene, TX- Christmas Party @ Barb’s Place
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm

Merry Christmas and let’s celebrate with our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirl sisters!
Barb has opened her home for our annual Christmas party.
Details will be available as we get closer to this event.
This event will also serve as our meeting for December.