Calendar

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Jan
25
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Wyoming Paint & Create @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

**********Limited space so please get your tickets purchased**********

Join in the fun of instructed painting of your own “Gnome”.  The $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting, a 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to your on, paint, brushes, and aprons.  Also included will help from the art instructor so you can go home loving your new art piece.  Don’t forget get some great music.  Food and drinks available at your own expense.

If you plan on attending, you do have to purchase a ticket.  Tickets can be purchased through wyopaintandcreate.com

If you have issues at checkout when purchasing you ticket, please call or text (630) 567-1078

Jan
27
Sat
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!

A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.

Barter is best but Cash is King!!

Feb
17
Sat
Collinwood, TN Painting with a Twist @ Painting with a Twist
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 8:47 pm

Come prepared to paint and bring a snack and drink!  Go look under events on our FB page for the painting we will be doing.  Of course its a horse

Feb
24
Sat
BRECKENRIDGE, TX 6th Annual 40 Something Cowgirl Cruise @ Carnival Cruise Line
Feb 24 – Mar 3 all-day

Cruising with the cowgirls! Join us for an 8 day adventure sailing on the Carnival Dream from Galveston, TX to: Key West, FL, Freeport, The Bahamas, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, The Bahamas.

Please book cabins through Carnival PVP Jenifer Gulick 1-800-819-3902 ext. 85300. Group booking #H1G9M3

There will be a sail away party the night before in Galveston. Specific details and much more information available through the ” Cruising with 40 Something Cowgirls” group on Facebook.

Mar
1
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending gigantic garage sale at the farm @ The Willows Branch Horse
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – Mar 2 @ 10:00 am

It is springtime and they are ready for a giant garage sale at the farm. There is something for everyone Friday 9 AM Saturday 9 AM

Plenty of parking and easy access off highway 22

Come down for a meet and greet with some of the rescues. Always bring your camera for fun. Farm photos
All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the rescue

 

Mar
2
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Sip and Paint Headstall @ VFW
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sign up online at Heart Mountain Trading Post.

Mar
15
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – 2024 BCHW Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg, WA
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

What is Rendezvous?? 

It is a state sponsored event put on by Back Country Horsemen of Washington that is open to the public. This is a non-riding event. We offer educational classes, shopping, social and informative events and seminars. There are no fees for anything other than the Saturday nights catered dinner and the on-site camping.

Reservation Forms for the weekend:

 

To purchase Saturday night dinner tickets and camping on site.

 

Online Reservation Form:  Click Here 

 

Dinner Menu:  Prime Rib, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

Vegetarian Menu:  Portobello Mushrooms, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

              

Printable Paper Camping and Catered Dinner reservation form:  Click Here

 

First Aid/CPR Classes

To register for the Member Only First Aid/CPR Classes please email us at [email protected] and the form will be sent to you.

 

Sawyer Certification Training (Classroom Only)

Saturday March 16th.  If you want to take the class, please register by filling out our online Class Registration Form by Clicking Here and select the March 16th Date.

                      

           Early Bird rates end on March 1st.

           No refunds after March 1st

Check out all the great photos from last year’s event by clicking here!!

 


 

There will be a General Membership meeting and 2023 Award Presentations for all to attend on Sunday morning at 10:00 in the Teanaway Room!!  

 

Hospitality Cart!

There will be a hospitality cart rolling around the facility over the weekend with coffee and such.

Our Ellensburg Valley Chapter is proud to announce the sponsorship of our local 4-H Club “Stirrups and Irons” this year at Rendezvous. We have 10 anxious kids making plans right now for their 3 Day job running the Hospitality Cart. It has been a pleasure for us working with this group.
When you get anything off the cart please tip and/or donate to the kids.  All tips and donations will go to their Club and this event is a huge fundraiser for their Mission Statement as well!!
THANK YOU!!

 

Printable Flyer   8″ x 10″     Click Here

 

Tack Sale Flyer:        Click Here   

Consignment Agreement.  Everyone bringing tack to sell MUST print, fill out and bring with your tack to the sale. 

Click Here to print your Consignment Agreement, fill it out and email it to the address at the bottom.

 

Packing Competition Flyer:  Click Here

 

Table Decoration Contest:   Click Here

 

Dessert Auction Information    Click Here   for the information and rules.

 

List of Vendor:    Click Here   For the current list of vendors.

 

If you visit any of the businesses on the attached document, please mention that you are in Ellensburg because of BCHW Rendezvous. 

Mar
16
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale @ Clackamas County Fair & Event Center
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!

$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY

New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!

If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!

Let’s make this a great day!!

 

Apr
3
Wed
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”.  There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.

Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.

The $35 class fee includes:  2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron.  Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well.  Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.

Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.

Apr
4
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”.  There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.

Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.

The $35 class fee includes:  2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron.  Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well.  Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.

Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.

Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

Apr
13
Sat
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Steaks On Main @ Fannin County Courthouse
Apr 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Another fantastic time together to watch a Rib-eye Cook-Off and enjoy a steak dinner!  “Be there, or be square!!”  Go to this link for Tickets:  Tickets – Steaks On Main

Apr
26
Fri
Early, Texas Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & GOAT COOK OFF @ Goldthwaite City Park
Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 10:00 pm

Early, Texas. Attending the Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & GOAT COOK – OFF

If  you’re a BBQ enthusiast, music lover , or simply looking for a weekend of family – Friendly fun, the Goldthwaite State BBQ and GOAT COOK OFF ha something for everyone

Apr
27
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Tack Sale @ Heritage Hall/Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attending BCH Tack Sale- 9am-2pm at the Heritage Hall at the Fairgrounds. $30 per table or just come see what everyone is selling!

May
4
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon OHC Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.

McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

May
7
Tue
Agua Dulce, CA – CRAFT NIGHT @ Dana Colins home
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sherri and Dana are hosting another craft night, $30 material fee, RSVP is a must – dinner at 6!  Flyer sent to all current cowgirls

May
13
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Meeting/Paint Night @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting and join in the Paint Party if you’d like.  It’s only $27 to participate in the painting party.  We’ll have a coffee bar and snacks available!

Jun
1
Sat
Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Jul
14
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Texoma Lake Day @ Big Mineral Marina
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Its HOT! So we’re gonna  meet at Big Mineral Marina on Lake Texoma and take off in the boat for a redneck cruise and do some swimming, drinking, and snacking to cool off and give the weather the bird!

Aug
17
Sat
Midlothian TX: Attending Horseman’s Market Day @ Brazos Valley Expo
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Horseman’s Market Day

Need tack? Need riding clothes?  Want to go and let the sale tell you what you need?  It is probably there…and then some.

If you are interested in being a vender – check the website for info.

Aug
18
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Day @ Walnut Creek Marina
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lets beat the heat with another lake day!! We’ll meet at Walnut Creek Marina where Misty will pick you up on her boat for a Redneck Cruise. Bring snacks to share for a picnic on the boat.

Sep
20
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending BMR Sip and Paint @ Buffalo Mountain Ranch
Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our friends at Buffalo Mountain Ranch are hosting a Sip and Paint Night! This is a BYOB event with all art supplies provided.
Space is limited so reach out to Heather Ledbetter with Buffalo Mountain Ranch to pay for your spot.
Please reach out to Heather directly to answer questions about the event. Liesa can answer any questions regarding 40 Something Cowgirls in attendance.

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.

Oct
5
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup @ Celebration Plaza
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for our 3rd Annual trip to the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup!  Great fun to watch the Cook-Off and great food to enjoy after!  Meet us on the square and we will have a group seating area to enjoy the festivities!  Price per Ticket has dropped from $35 to $20 with a new format.  You will now be able to select samples from preferred Cooks!!

Proceeds of the event will benefit to NETBIOThe Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives working together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas.  NETBIO works in conjunction with the Texas A&M- Commerce and the AgriLife Office in Sulphur Springs.

Here is the Ticket purchase link:  (You may have to copy and put in your own browser.)

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fnetbio-cattlemans-classic-ribeye-roundup-tickets-945094652547%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR356-lmIEEgIWwlNy-GGoeTX-kpjIYME7DtEwfMIbkg8uBr-mIAAOLQVHo_aem_AL3fxUqNMvOD6pON4N4vpQ&h=AT12GEKfduxfXPj-Fv-yYNUuXCW9SnXXydIqJx4Gccxnp7F80qlfutMf-2xeIcoho4jnss3fKiCqrz-UIeNfKMD1g3zfPK9epLxNH__mx68YCKgPYrxeQJnxZHxV9ayV0x3fNbWD-G-Dc8m_Qz76&__tn__=%2Cd

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/netbio-cattlemans-classic-ribeye-roundup-tickets-945094652547?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawE5mnZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcevnt9VIX3UaUhgGIyQHZQ3nZywVoQyeP7b5oOmMSilSO08o3QXjwdFzA_aem_4smmPxkGQet85ehjY4VhDw

 

 

 

Farmersville TX @ Bobby Irwin Open-Air Concert @ Celebration Plaza
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us after the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup for a open-air concert by Bobby Irwin!