Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy at the historic Empire Ranch. Plan to join us on Saturday, July 29th starting at 9 am. It’s a free, fun family event.
Schedule of Events
Demonstrations South Corral, Visitor Contact Station, and Adobe Hay Barn Area
Leather Making, Mule-Packing, Horse Demos, Saddle Making, Blacksmith, Reatta Braiding, Roping, Gift Shop, Raffle, Cowbelles
Presentations in the Adobe Hay Barn
9 – 11 Western Pilot Movies
11– Re-enactment of the Story of Walter Vail – Van Fowers
12 – Multi-generational Ranching / Ian and Addie Tomlinson
Docents Tours at 10, 11, and 12
Meet at the Visitor Contact Station