It’s time for the Anderson County Fair at Garnett.
According to Ruth Pracht, fair board representative, there’ll be several new events this year Saturday, July 24, through Saturday, July 31st. Continue reading →
Year: 2021
Gunsmoke’s ‘Newly O’Brien’ Sparks Admiration At Weekend’s Gunfight On The Santa Fe Trail
He wasn’t wearing a white shirt, well-shaped silver belly hat, low-slung southpaw pistol holster or riding a grey horse.
Actually one wouldn’t have readily recognized the true Old West-attired cowboy speaker. Continue reading →
Reprieving Historical Tree’s Demise
“It must have been a hundred years old, by the diameter, but it’s impossible to count the growth rings.”
The tree cutter made that estimation after downing the giant mulberry tree just a few feet outside the back door. Continue reading →
Excitement For All With Feature Attractions At Annual Kaw Valley Rodeo In Manhattan
It’ll be a celebration of 45 years of professional rodeo in Manhattan.
“The Kaw Valley Rodeo is Thursday through Saturday evenings, July 22-23-24, in Wells Arena at CiCo Park,” according to Brenda Area, Kaw Valley Rodeo Association secretary. Continue reading →
Fun Show For Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Dinner
Farm and ranch families from a wide area were grinning, clapping, toe tapping, nodding and having a good ole time when Helen Russell & Company entertained Wednesday evening at the Herington Community Building. Continue reading →
Working Ranch Cowboys Association Attracts Midwest Teams For Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo
The cowboys and cowgirls were in town Friday and Saturday.
That was obvious for anybody driving Main Street in Council Grove. Literally dozens of big horse trailers from throughout the Midwest came for the Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo. Continue reading →
Full Lineup Of Western Entertainment For 27th Annual Junction City Rodeo
It’s the 27th year, and Junction City Rodeo coordinators are going all out for this year’s competition July 16-17.
“We’re excited to welcome a full lineup of entertainment complementing Kraft Rodeo Company’s outstanding livestock,” said Darryl Blocker, rodeo ramrod. Continue reading →
Hard Work Practicing Takes Teenager To Rodeo Arena Titles
Being a champion cowgirl requires a unique dedicated combination.
For Baylee Barker that includes several outstanding horses with daily exercise regimen, relentless precision practice and heartfelt desire. Continue reading →
Full Slate Of Old Time Farming Traditions And Entertainment At Meriden Threshing Show
Harvest the old fashioned way will be demonstrated as highlight of the annual Meriden Threshing Show.
“Threshing will be featured, but we have a full schedule of activities Friday through Sunday, July 16-17-18, at the Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association grounds just east of town on Highway K-4,” according to Jess Noll, president. Continue reading →
With High Spectator Attraction, U. S. Mounted Shooting Becoming Professional Horseback Sport
The best true Western action is cowboys and cowgirls running their horses at breakneck speed shooting targets with their pistols.
“Mounted shooting is the most under rated competitor and spectator sport in the world,” claimed Dale Armstrong, Sherwood, Arkansas. Continue reading →