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Saddle up for the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s National Day of the Cowboy

Mosey on downtown to experience a day full of western fun highlighting cowgirls of the West.

Artist Jason Scull demonstrating sculpting with clay at National Day of the Cowboy at the Briscoe Western Art Museum

Artist Jason Scull demonstrating sculpting at a previous National Day of the Cowboy.

Photo by Damian Williams

Giddy up San Antonio. It’s time to wrangle in the family to celebrate the legacy of the women of the West. We can’t forget the cowboys + vaqueros who wrangled the West with them.

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting its annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration happening Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free community event includes admission to the museum and its exhibitions, including all the indoor + outdoor activities. Fun fact: Texas declared it a day of honor in 2015.

This year’s event pays homage to the cowgirls’ role in the West. Cowboys + girls of all ages can enjoy:

  • Live music by The Barditch Hippies
  • Games + crafts
  • Cowboy poetry with Don Mathis
  • A chuck wagon with cowboy treats
  • Special appearance by Miss Rodeo Texas Teen, Katelyn Collins
  • Artist demonstrations

Pro tip: Pre-register to enjoy the free Western fun.

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