4–6
Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
Oklahoma City
405-232-7787, www.rncfr.com
The top two contestants in the standings in each of the PRCA’s (and WPRA’s) 12 circuits go head to head over three days of competition.
Don’t miss: The awards presentation after the final round, where the winners receive a Ram Truck vehicle voucher.
April 6
Scottsdale Art Auction
Scottsdale, Ariz.
480-945-0225, www.scottsdaleartauction.com
The Southwest’s biggest art auction features art from the masters of the West. Last year saw a record-breaking $16.4 million dollars in sales.
6–7
Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show
Tulsa, Okla.
918-492-0401,www.tulsaarmsshow.com
The world’s largest collection of antique, collector, and modern firearms, knives, and accessories.Don’t miss: This show’s 4,100 tables of rare and unique firearms.
18–21
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Santa Clarita, Calif.
661-250-3735, www.cowboyfestival.org
The event takes place at the Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio, where over 750 “B” Westerns were filmed. Don’t miss: Cowboy Couture (7p.m. April 18), showcasing Western designer fashions, vintage cowboy apparel, and celebrity models.
19–20
Western Heritage Awards
Oklahoma City
405-478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
A black-tie presentation of Wrangler Awards for the year’s best Western movies, television, literature, and music. Don’t miss: Paintings by Remington and Russell at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.