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"funn-est bunch of horsewomen on the planet!"

McMinnville, or

est. 2011



Welcome to the 40 Something Cowgirls of McMinnville, OR!

Surrounded by Oregon’s lush vineyards and breathtaking landscapes, we’re a lively group of women who believe that the best is yet to come! Whether we’re riding through the rolling hills, exploring local treasures, or simply gathering for some good old-fashioned fun, we live by the cowboy spirit—embracing adventure, laughter, and the bonds of sisterhood. In our chapter, it’s all about supporting each other, creating unforgettable memories, and enjoying life with a little extra flair.

If you're ready to saddle up, make new friends, and live life to the fullest, come join us in McMinnville—where every day is an exciting ride and the fun never stops!


Upcoming events

    • October 19, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Jan Inman 4950 7th Ave SE Salem, OR 97302
    Registration is closed

    Come join us in a fun time of bunco
    Bring a snack for everyone and be prepared to have fun
    • November 01, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 16681 NE Major Lane Yamhill OR 97148
    Register

    This is the annual tack sale at Major Lane stables
    At 16681 NE Major lane Yamhill OR
    It’s only from 10 o’clock till 1 o’clock on November 1
    It’s free to sell and free to buy
    So if you have stuff to sell, just bring a table bridal hooks or saddle rocks to display your items
    It is a huge indoor arena to set
    It’s a fun event and we already have a good turnout of buyers and sellers
    Everyone is welcome and invite your friends
    • November 02, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 7111 Nyberg Rd Tualatin, OR
    Register

    When you realize it’s almost time
    The red sled market is back
    Over 60 incredible local vendors, cozy holiday vibes, and all your favorite festival finds
    Open for a limited time only
    Saturday, November 1 at 10 AM
    • November 07, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 08, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Polk County Fair Grounds Rickreall, OR
    Register

    Donations support the Polk County for H youth
    Come and spend the day shopping with friends for all your holiday needs
    No entry fee fees
    Prize raffle every 15 minutes
    Robin will be having a booth here so look out for a fellow Cowgirl
    • November 13, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Ace Hardware 2100 Portland Rd. Newberg OR 97132
    Register
    OK ladies, you can go online to get tickets for the ladies night out or there are available at the store at this time
    VIP tickets are $15 which includes a goodie bag and extra tickets
    Regular admission is $12 with no goodie bag
    Doors open at 6 o’clock and close at 9 o’clock
    • November 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 15, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 5605 Jubilee Dr. SE Turner, OR
    Register

    The Country Mouse Holiday Market is and annual event hosted by the Northwest Christian Network at the Oregon Christian Camp & Retreat Center
    • November 15, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Robin Vandervelde 6800 SE Amity Rd. Amityy OR 97101
    Register
    Robin is hosting this bunco event
    Bring a snack if you want to share
    And be ready for a revelrous bunco party
    • November 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 22, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Linn County Fairgrounds Albany OR
    Register
    Blackberry Junction has a fabulous indoor show held two times a year
    Beautiful items for your home yourself and your garden
    Unique furniture garden, art quality, crafts, and so much more
    A much see for over 33 years
    • November 20, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Westside Pacific Family Restaurant 670 S Pacific HWY Rickreall
    Register

    Westside Pacific restaurant has great food at a reasonable price
    Come join us for our monthly meeting and get updates on up coming events
    Your input is very valuable to making this of group of outstanding women even more fun if that’s possible
    • November 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 35762 Eicher Rd SE Albany OR 97322
    Register

    This is the preview night for Ropp family farm Christmas barn
    Tickets are $10 for admission
    They have a multitude of Christmas ideas and gifts
    If you’re hungry, they have homemade cinnamon rolls soup in a roll for lunch, hot chocolate, and coffee and lots more
    • November 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 29, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Polk County Fair Grounds
    Register

    To fill buildings with quality homemade items
    Woodworking jewelry ornaments just to name a few
    Friday, November 28 9 to 5
    Saturday, November 29 9 to 3
    Food available on site free parking and entry donations accepted
    • November 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 29, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Polk County Fairgrounds Rickrealll, OR
    Register
    There are two full buildings with quality homemade items. Woodworking jewelry ornaments just to name a few.
    Friday, November 28 9 to 5
    Saturday, November 29 9 to 3
    Food available on sale free parking and entry donations accepted
    • December 05, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 35762 Eicher RD SE Albany OR
    Register

    The Ropp family farm Christmas barn has a multitude of gift idea, ideas and Christmas decorations
    If you are hungry, they have homemade cinnamon rolls soup in a roll for lunch, hot chocolate, and coffee and lots lots more
    • December 06, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Jamie Lewis 8701 N Pacific HWY Rickreall, OR
    Register
    Be prepared to to have a good time
    If you want to bring a snack to share you can, but it’s not required
    • December 14, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Cindy Martin 15652 SW Burns Rd McMinnville, OR 97128
    Register

    The chapter will be supplying the main dish
    Please bring a side dish of your choice
    It would be good to get a headcount so I know how many tables and chairs to set up
    Anyone who has time available on the 13th and would like to come set up tables and chairs and decorate it would be much appreciated

Past events

October 18, 2025 McMinnville, OR Attending Amity Bingo
October 16, 2025 McMinnville OR Roundup Meeting
October 12, 2025 McMinnville OR Attending Great Columbia Crossing
October 02, 2025 McMinnville OR Nehalem Bay Campout
September 27, 2025 McMinnville OR Attending Corvallis Fall Festival
September 20, 2025 McMinnville OR BBQ/Potluck
September 18, 2025 McMinnville OR Attending Light up the town BINGO
September 05, 2025 McMinnville OR Willamette Mission Campout
September 02, 2025 McMinnville OR Kim Lunch
August 29, 2025 Mcminnville, OR Mustang Adoption Challenge
August 25, 2025 40SC HQ, TX Membership Wide Zoom Call
August 25, 2025 McMinnville OR Wilkerson Horse Camp
August 21, 2025 McMinnville, OR Round-Up Meeting
August 07, 2025 McMinnville, OR Quinn Meadows Campout
August 04, 2025 McMinnville, OR Todd Creek Horse Camp
July 30, 2025 McMinnville, OR Yamhill County fair and rodeo
July 21, 2025 McMinnville, OR Big Meadows Horse camp
July 17, 2025 McMinnville, OR Round-Up Meeting
July 14, 2025 McMinnville, OR Day Ride Bob & Crystal Rilee Park
July 07, 2025 McMinnville, OR Clackamas Lake Camping
June 14, 2025 McMinnville OR Attending Silver Fall Poker Ride
June 12, 2025 McMinnville, OR Round-Up Meeting
June 08, 2025 McMinnville, OR Attending Forest Grove Prize Ride
May 31, 2025 McMinnville, OR Mule Skinners prize ride
May 27, 2025 McMinnville, OR Gramham Corral Horse Camp
May 17, 2025 McMinnville, OR Trotting into Summer tax sale
May 17, 2025 McMinnville, OR Sheep Springs Campout
May 15, 2025 McMinnville, OR Round-Up Meeting
April 21, 2025 McMinnville, OR Cyrus Horse Camp
April 17, 2025 McMinnville, OR Monthly Roundup
April 06, 2025 McMinnville, OR Meet Ravin's new Filly & Lunch
April 05, 2025 McMinnville, OR Bunko Party
March 26, 2025 40SC HQ Event Training
March 23, 2025 McMinnville, OR Lunch after the NW, fair and expo
March 20, 2025 McMinnville, OR Roundup
March 03, 2025 40SC HQ, Monthly Royal Roundup
March 02, 2025 McMinnville, OR Bunco
February 22, 2025 McMinnville, OR Attending Poco Barn and tack Sale
February 22, 2025 McMinnville, OR PoCo Tack Sale
February 21, 2025 McMinnville, OR Roundup
February 16, 2025 McMinnville, OR Valentine Day Ride
February 03, 2025 40SC HQ, Monthly Royal Roundup
February 01, 2025 McMinnville,OR Bunco
January 23, 2025 McMinnville,OR Roundup
January 09, 2025 McMinnville, OR Bunco Night

UPCOMING EVENTS


Royal Court

Queen Cindy Martin
macqueen@40somethingcowgirls.com
-2010 National Founding Member, (2016-2020) Chapter Princess
-2010 Overall Hi Point Cowgirl Reserve Champion
-2011 Overall Hi Point Cowgirl 3rd Place
-2011 Hi Point Cowgirl Div 2 Champion
-2012 Hi Point Cowgirl Div 2 3rd Place

National Award Winners

(2016-2020) Former Queen Paula Hess
-(2012-2016) Chapter Princess
-2014 Overall Hi Point Cowgirl Reserve Champion
-2015 Overall Hi Point Cowgirl Reserve Champion
-2016 Overall Hi Point Queen Reserve Champion
-2017 Overall Hi Point Queen Champion
-2018 Overall Hi Point Queen 3rd Place

(2011-2016) Founding Queen Kim Chandler
-2010 National Founding Member
-2010 Overall Hi Point Cowgirl, 3rd Place
-2010 Hi Point Div 2, 2nd Place
-2010 Hi Point Div 3, 2nd Place
-2010 Div 4 Award,
-2011 Overall High Point Queen
-2011 Hi Point Queen Div 2

-2011 Hi Point Queen Div 3
-2012 Overall Hi Point Queen, 3rd Place

-2012 Hi Point Queen Div 2
-2013 Hi Point Queen Div 2

-2013 Special Recognition Award
-2014 Hi Point Queen Div 2
-2014 Honor Award
-2015 Hi Point Queen Div 2


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