Western Events Calendar: April

From our Ultimate Western Events Calendar, here are the cowboy events to attend in April!

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.

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