Join the famous Frontier Times Museum as we celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy in Bandera, Cowboy Capital of the World! Where else but Bandera will you find the perfect place to explore and experience the true cowboy way.
FRIDAY July 27th
FRONTIER TIMES MUSEUM RANCH RODEO
A PRELIMINARY TO THE SOUTH TEXAS RANCH RODEO FINALS
Gates open at 6:00p.m.
Purchase tickets in advance at Frontier Times Museum
or at the gate on the day of the event.
SATURDAY JULY 28th
Stroll through the Cowboy General Store Market where you can purchase just about anything having to do with cowboys. Bring the kiddos ‘cause we have plenty for them to do. There will be cowboy dress up, stick horse races, story tellers, cowboy singers, trick ropers, and some of the prettiest saloon gals you have ever seen, music and well the list just goes on.
At high noon there’s a special surprise. The Frontier Times Museum will introduce a group of special Texans as the museum inductees their 2012 Inductees into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
The Frontier Times Museum, which opened in 1933 by J. Marvin Hunter,is an outgrowth of his passion for collecting and sharing the stories of the pioneers, REMARKABLE INDIVIDUALS and WONDEROUS CHARACTERS,who carved the history of this state with their sheer strength of character and cleared the paths for others to follow. They have been the foundation and the inspiration for the ingredients which has produced the unique cultural icons known throughout the world as “True Texans”. The list of inductees for our Hall of Heroes are selected for their contributions, actions and lifestyles that truly define the term “True Texan”.
3:30 PM AT THE MUSEUM ….
After the festivities on the Court House Lawn, you can mosey on up to the Museum and take a look at the wonderful collection of J. Marvin Hunter. This Museum is the jewel of Bandera and you just can’t come to Bandera and miss it. Perfect time to cool off before the evening events!
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8:00 PM EARLY SUNSET……
The action begins with the Frontier Ranch Rodeo, a preliminary qualifier for the South Texas Ranch Rodeo.
Ranch Rodeo events were created to simulate what the cowboys did for work each day on the ranch. The rodeos became gatherings of ranch families and big social functions. As time went on, the modern day rodeo evolved from the original ranch rodeos.
The purpose of the rodeo and skill of the cowboy have not changed the challenge. Many cowboys still focus on mastering the individual skills and showcasing the ability to accomplish ranch tasks as a team just as it’s done on the ranch. Modern day Ranch Rodeo is a return to those times of sharing and friendly competition.
This year’s Ranch Rodeo event is produced by the Triple R Ranch.
Admission: General Admission $10 for adults, Children 6 to 12 is $5, children 5 and under are free. Box seats (six seats per box) are $100. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Frontier Times Museum or at the gate on the day of the event.
Frontier Times Museum
www.frontiertimesmuseum.org