Calendar

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Jun
3
Mon
Green River, Wyoming – Wyoming High School State Finals Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Jun 3 @ 8:00 am – Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm

Monday June 3rd – Queen Contest TBA

Tuesday June 4th – 8am 1st go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting  – indoor arena

3pm 2nd Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting – indoor arena

Wednesday June 5th – 7am Final Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting

10am 1st Go 1st Performance  Rodeo action – Main  Arena Grandstand

6pm 1st Go 2nd Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena  Grandstand

Thursday June 6th – 9am 2nd Go 1st Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena Grandstand

Noon – 4pm Shooting Sports – Shooting Range

6pm 2nd Go 2nd Performance – Main Arena Grandstand

Friday June 7th – 8:30am Queen Coronation  – Main Arena Grandstand

9:15am Grand Entry – Main Arena Grandstand

9:30am Qualifying Round Performance  – Main Arena Grandstand

Jun
4
Tue
Big Spring TX Summer School Kick-off @ Moss Elementary School Campus
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm

Come out and join us with the “Western” theme to kick off the start of summer school for the local kids.  We will have our kissing booth along with a couple horses.  Come out and help us get these kids excited.  All Cowgirls are welcome.

Jun
6
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Artisan Weekend @ Wavra Farms
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm

Excited to announce the 6th annual Artisan Weekend at Wavra Farms.

Join us for live music by the Feel Good Ya ya’s Thursday and Friday night. Music by Steve Hale Saturday.

Food trucks and Snow Peak Brewing. This year they have 30 local artists joining them.

The event will be in their large greenhouse where they hosted the Winter Market.

Some of the artists are painters, sculptors, woodworkers, knife makers, glass blowers, jewelers, and more.

Jun
7
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Jun
8
Sat
Big Spring TX De-Spook Clinic @ Jacksons Arena
Jun 8 @ 8:45 am – Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm

Come out and enjoy watching some amazing people from the Rustic Farm group put on a de-spook clinic.  All spaces for the actual clinic are taken, but it will be a fun time to watch.  All Cowgirls are welcomed and needed to be on the ground to help where needed. Cowgirl gear please. BYOB, a snack, and a lawn chair if wanted.

Jun
9
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Beach Poker Ride @ South Jetty Beach
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
The annual Scholarship Beach Poker Ride is just around the corner!
Please share this event with your horse friends!
They have some amazing prizes lined up but are looking for more donations.
Please give us a call, email or message if you would like to donate to this event! Valerie Carkuff 541.961.7309 or Jason Birrer  541.272.9938
Jun
11
Tue
Salem, OR June Roundup Meeting @ Queen Amber's House
Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!

Social Hour at 6 PM.

Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.

Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!

Jun
15
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Silver Falls State Park Trail Ride @ Silver Falls State Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
RAN OR SHINE Come on a Trail Ride!!
Start Time: 9 am, Last Rider MUST ride out at 11 am. Drawings and Prizes will be at 1:30 pm.
$100 to 1st Place. Prizes for the top hands. Drawings for youth and adults.
No Dogs (per state park rules), no foals, and no stallions
$10 Entry Fee, Each Hand $5, Five hands for $20
This is a fundraiser and proceeds go to maintain trail systems on federal lands, Big Meadows Horse Camp, and educational booth at NW Horse Fair.
USED Tack and saddles will be offered again this year for donations. Coffee in the morning with muffins. Eat Lunch while listening to a soothing BLUE GRASS BAND.
Directions: I-5 Exit 253 Take Hwy 22 East towards Detroit Lake/Bend. Turn off of Hwy 22 at Exit 7, OR-214 to Silver Falls Hwy. Stay on Hwy 214 to Silver Falls State Park. Approximately 26 miles from Salem. Watch for Poker ride signs. Go through park check in station and they will direct you to Howard Creek Horse Camp parking.
Contact: Jennifer Paulson – Chairperson [email protected] 541.619.5115
Salem, OR Attending Summer Music Series @ Willamette Valley Vineyards
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Advanced Ticket Sales Only*
Please join us for a live summer music series at Into the Woods, Willamette’s RV park for the traveling wine enthusiast.
Relax in the woods while you sip on your favorite Willamette wines. Tasty dishes will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
Tickets are $25 per person or $15 for Owners and Club Members. Reservations include a glass of wine and a $10 wine credit. Guests staying at Into the Woods during the Summer Music Series events will receive complimentary admission.
Into the Woods is adjacent to our Estate in the Salem Hills. Parking for this event is at our gravel lot by the main entrance gate on Enchanted Way. You’ll walk to the event from there; please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Find more information about staying at Into the Woods on our website at www.wvv.com/The-Woods.
Concert lineup:
June 15th – Satellite Blooms & Runaway Kitchen Food Truck
July 6th – Rain Ezra & Chaparro’s Latin Food
August 17th – Beth Willis & So Cheesy Food Truck
September 14th – Tigers of Youth & Runaway Kitchen Food Truck
Jun
17
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come ride the trails with us.

Jun
20
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo @ Rodeo Bowl
Jun 20 @ 6:30 am – Jun 22 @ 7:30 am

Everyone needs to go join in on the 90th year celebration of the Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion.  Its always a great show of athletes, music, and people.  This year they will have Aaron Watson and Kevin Fowler playing after the rodeo.  You can check out their facebook page for all the details, too many to list here… If you go, just snap a photo of you there and send it to me.  All  are welcomed and encouraged to go..

Jun
21
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Festival of Balloons @ Cooke Park
Jun 21 @ 5:30 am – Jun 23 @ 6:30 am

Come see the festival of balloons as they balloons take off.

If interested in riding in a balloon here is the link to purchase your tickets.  They are still working on the event information on their website so you may need to check back.

Festival Of Balloons (tigardballoon.org)

Salem, OR Attending Sip and Stroll @ Downtown Salem
Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Experience a fun-filled evening sipping local samplings of Northwest wines, beer, spirits, and treats while strolling through boutique shops and other distinct venues in Downtown Salem.
Early Bird Tickets are $25 and include: 6 taste tickets and a complimentary keepsake tasting glass.
Early Bird Pricing for Drink Tickets: 8 tickets for $10 or $2 a piece
Group Pricing (Only 20 Available): $225 for 10 admission tickets plus receive an additional 10 drink tickets
Purchase tickets: Sip & Stroll – Garten
Enjoy tastings from:
503 Distilling
Andante Vineyard
Bethel Heights Vineyard
Björnson Vineyard
Brooks Wine
Buddha Kat Winery
Calapooia Brewing
Catman Cellars
Coelho Winery
Coria Estate Wines
Chateau Bianca Winery
Croft Vineyards
Cubanisimo Vineyard
Divine Distillers
Domaine 524 & Prophet Vineyard
Just Rum
La Chouette Vineyard
La Familia Cider House
LifeSource Natural Foods
Miller’s BBQ
One Hope Wines
Parra Wines
Pfriem Family Brewers
Shades of Brew Brewery
Sineann Winery
Vivacity Spirits
West Hills Vineyards
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Zenith Wine
Jun
22
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Rodeo Parade @ Meet Up
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Let’s ride…. Time to celebrate  the 90th year Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion with a fun parade.  We will meet at the parking lot on East 11th place and Johnson st.  We will stage at 9am at the corner of 10th and Main.  Parade is to start at 10am.  Full parade gear, straw hats, pinks long sleeve button downs, polo wraps… Nice jeans please.  We will have a truck to decorate, and for anyone to ride in who would like to.  All Cowgirls welcome…

Jun
30
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Sheep Springs Horse Camp @ Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Jun 30 @ 8:00 am – Jul 2 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy a few days of fun and riding!

From Sisters, Oregon, travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 7.0 miles north on Forest Road 12, then 1.1 miles west on Forest Road 1260, and then 1 mile north on Forest Road 1260 200.

Sheep Springs Horse Camp Reservations

Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM

Campsites – $21 per night
($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (Plus $8 reservation fee)

Key Sheep Springs Horse Camp Regulations

  1. Bring only weed-free certified hay. (No local forage available.)
  2. Horses must be kept in stalls provided, and may not be tethered or picketed outside of stalls.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
  5. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  6. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  7. Secure food and scented items from bears.
Salem, OR Attending Jokers Wild Poker Ride @ TE Ranch
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Come on out for the 24th Annual Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid-Valley Chapter Poker Ride.

Directions: North on 9th St, go 1 mile, Left on Heritage Hills Rd, then follow the signs to TE Ranch.

$10 per hand or 3 hand for $20 (minimum one hand per rider)
Minors (under 18 yrs old) need a parent or guardian signature.

First rider out 9 am * Last rider out 12 pm * Awards at 2: 30 PM
NO DOGS PLEASE!

Food will be available for purchase from J&C BBQ.

For more information, please call Meg 541.609.1075 or email PokerRideInfo@gmail.com

Jul
10
Wed
Green River, Wyoming – National High School Finals Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Jul 10 @ 8:00 am – Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm

Come out and support all the contestants vying for a national title at the super bowl of High School rodeo.  Contestants will be from across the United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, & New Zealand.  The rodeo will showcase rodeo athletes as they compete for national titles as well as scholarship over $375,00.

Along with the rodeo action there will be a trade show and food vendors.

Jul
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Marion County Fair @ Marion County Fairgrounds
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico.  This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest.  There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Full hook ups with covered stalls.  Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…

Jul
12
Fri
Salem, OR Attending the Lavender Festival @ Arrowhead Lavender Farm
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 6:00 am

You aren’t going to want to miss this! @arrowheadlavenderfarm is hosting their first annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival.

There’s going to be artisan vendors, food, lavender lemonades, U-Pick lavender, music, our farm store will be packed with lavender products.

* * It will be located at their farm 6373 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem, OR 97305. *

Jul
13
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Artisan’s Festival @ Fordyce Farms
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING
Saturday, July 13
• 9am-4pm •
Located on the lawn and in the orchard behind their store. Grilled lunches available for purchase. Traveling Taphouse on site from 11am-4pm.
Talented artists, crafters, trades-folk, and musicians from the Salem and surrounding areas will be featured at their festival.
Shop and support your local artisans! Some of the items you might find at the festival:
• Paintings
• Quilts & Blankets
• Handcrafted Soaps
• Home Decor
• House Plants
• Photography Prints
• Handmade jewelry
• Embroidery
• Epoxy
• Woodcrafts
• Pottery
• Paper arts
• Handcrafted teas
• Garden art
• Children’s clothing
• Fiber arts
• …and more!
Live music!
Jul
20
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Renaissance Faire @ Canterbury Renaissance Faire
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:01 pm

Come live the majesty! Featuring Queen Elizabeth, the Seattle Knights, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Merchants & More!

July 20-21 & 27-28, 2024

Open 10 AM-6 PM

Located in Silverton, Oregon

Parking & Free Shuttle Service Available

Jul
25
Thu
Salem, OR Cowgirls Campout @ Quinn Meadows
Jul 25 @ 8:00 am – Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy a few days of riding and relaxation.

To make reservations go to recreation.gov

Quinn Meadows is 30 miles south of Bend, on Century Dr.

Contact Princess Tootie if you want to coordinate meals.

Jul
26
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 27 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Jul
27
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Warbirds Over Salem @ Salem RC Pilots Association
Jul 27 @ 8:30 am – 8:45 am

Pilots! Come fly your warbird with us at the Warbirds over Salem event!

Landing fee: $20.00

Aircraft Type: Any R/C warbird or government agency aircraft fixed wing and rotary wing is welcome.

Turbines are welcome with wavier.

80*1000ft grass runway

Power available for recharging.

Free to spectators!! Bring a chair, your sunglasses, friends and family and enjoy the airshow!  Food available for purchase at event!

Jul
28
Sun
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater/Daggett County Fair @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 4 @ 11:00 pm

 

 

Join in on the fun of the local county fair.  From livestock shows to fair food, exhibits, vendors, the carnival and concerts there is a little bit of something for everyone.

See y’all at the fair

Aug
9
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Liberty & Bridleless Riding Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship

Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse.  Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels.  Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.

This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!

Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.

To sign up email [email protected]

To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297

Aug
23
Fri
Salem, OR Attending NW Art and Air Festival @ Timber Linn Park
Aug 23 @ 6:30 am – Aug 24 @ 7:30 am

Balloons start lifting off around 6:45 a.m. (don’t miss it!)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday balloons lift off from the fields at the south end of Timber Linn Park, weather permitting.

Night Glow (Friday ONLY)

The Friday Night Glow is full of joy and amazement for the entire family: brilliantly-colored balloons tower over the crowd, lighting up the night sky.

Half a dozen balloons participate in one of the Festival’s most popular events, the Night Glow on Friday only at dusk, weather permitting. Balloon pilots and crews set up the colorful fabric envelopes in open area on the east side of Timber-Linn Park, inflate them with hot air while tethered to the ground, and illuminate them in a series of patterns.

Please understand that weather makes a big difference on how the timing of the Night Glow will go. Depending on wind, the balloons might not be able to inflate for very long. Usually luck out and the winds cooperate but it is in mother natures hands.

Seating area opens at 1pm to put blankets and chairs down.

Please note: The night glow happens on Friday night only. (weather permitting)

Sep
12
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Mt. Angel Oktoberfest @ Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
Sep 12 @ 11:00 am – Sep 15 @ 10:00 pm

There are many, many things to do and see at Oktoberfest.

Take your time and wander the streets enjoying the music and taking in the sights, sounds and smell of delicious food selections.

Oct
5
Sat
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
Oct
18
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Power of Pink Barrel Race @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm

Save the dates for the 3rd Annual “Power of Pink Barrel Race”.  The dates will be Friday October 18th through Sunday October 20th.

This is another great barrel race produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.

A great race for a great cause, well ran, fun for the entire family, and a great time in the saddle.

90% will go back into the POT!!!!    Added Money To be announced when made available

Will add more information as it comes available.

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.