Western Spirit Celebration 2011

 

Children and adults will be immersed in the western culture, art, and heritage of the largest migration of cattle in U.S. history.  The Western Spirit Celebration explores the substantial contribution of many multi-ethnic groups to the intriguing legends created from the impact of the Chisholm Trail on the economy, culture, and nature of the settlement of the West. 

This year's Western Spirit Celebration promises to be the biggest and the best.  Mark your calendar now for September 16th,17th & 18th.  The annual event draws folks from Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas.    

A herd of longhorns flanked by cowboys will make their way onto the grounds of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center.  This will kick-off this three day special event in Duncan, Oklahoma.   

Friday Night - COWS Band (Church of the Western Swing) will be playing at 7:00 p.m. This is a free outdoor concert.  There will be delicious chuck wagon dinner consisting of BBQ brisket, pototoes, beans, bread, and cobbler.  Tickets to the chuck wagon feed are limited and may be purchased at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center giftshop for $8 each.  Dinner will be served from 5pm - 6:30pm.

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Stitching Memories Quilt Guild - Quilt Auction & Demonstrations - A quilt auction and demonstrations will be held here.  http://www.smqg.org/ visit this website to view quilts.  Raffle tickets for a Quilt to be given away are available for purchase at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center giftshop.

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CHISHOLM TRAIL BOOK FESTIVAL, SEPT. 17, DUNCAN, OK

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 Saturday night "Asleep at the Wheel" will be playing at the Simmons Center at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information http://www.chisholmtrailarts.com

  http://www.asleepatthewheel.com/

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FREE CHILDREN'S AREA            STOCK DOG DEMONSTRATION       LONGHORN CATTLEDRIVE  

BLACKSMITHING           LARRY WARD (LARRY THE BARBER) AND HIS JUMPING MULE      

COFFEE DEMONSTRATION     BRANDING       DUTCH OVEN DEMONSTRATION        HORSE PULL   

MUSIC PERFORMANCES      COW PATTY BINGO     QUILTS

Admission to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center will be FREE during the entire weekend.  Sunday we will be offering a hearty Cowboy Breakfast at 8:30am followed by Cowboy Church.  Breakfast tickets available at Chisholm Trail Heritage Center giftshop. Tickets $5 each-

This event is sponsored by the Chisholm Trail Casino, Woody Creek Ranch of Bray Oklahoma, Justin Boots, Star M Ranch - Wayne & Julie McKinney, Crutcher’s Western Wear, BancFirst, Duncan & Marlow, Downey Publishing, Southlake, Texas; WW Builders, L.E. Jones Operations, R & S Drug Stores and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center.

If you are interested in being part of the event, please call Cova Williams - 580.252.6692 or email cova@onthechisholmtrail.com. For hotel accommodations visit www.duncan.hamptoninn.com         GROUP CODE is WSC

 

Watch for additional info on this outstanding weekend celebration for your entire family!  It's a PARTY and you are all invited. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, Sept. 15th 8:00 a.m. Longhorn Cattle Drive down Highway 81 to Industrial Dr. (Begins in Bray)

Friday, Sept. 16th  Chuck wagon Brisket Dinner $8.00  served       5:00-6:30        Jam Session 6:00 p.m.  FREE COWS BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT   7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17th  9:00 Heritage Herd (longhorns arrive)  Entertainment begins at 9:30 .... Gary Pratt (9:45); Dulcimer players (10:45 & 2:00); Mike Elkins' Flute (11:45); Gary Pratt (12:45); Jay Snider and Chuck Milner will be performing throughout the day.  Chuck will also be performing at the Stephens County Fair Ground Quilt Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Coffee Demonstration 9:45; Dutch oven demonstrations 11:00 & 2:00; Horse Pulling Contest begins at 10:00; Stock Dog demonstration 1:00; Cow Patty Bingo 2:00; Branding demonstration 2:30; Quilt Auction 2:30; Jam Session 4:00; Mule Jump 4:30

"ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL" concert at the Simmons Center 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18 - Chuck wagon breakfast 8:30 a.m. followed by Cowboy Church at 10:00