Cowtown Days & Rodeo
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The annual celebration features live entertainment throughout the festival, featuring "Pride of Texas Shows Carnival" with 15 big rides. Route 66 Classic Car Show with over 50 cars and motorcycles. Along with Wild West Gun-fight re-enactments and Wild West Shows by the Cherokee Arts Council, Carriage rides, Stage concerts, Mustang GT 5.0 raffle, "Battle of the Bands," and much more.
* Gospel Music * Entertainment Each Night * Arts and Crafts * Food Vendors * Historical Society Presentation * Car Show and Cruise * 3 Day Saddle Club Rodeo
6:00 -10pm
Cowtown Days & Rodeo
Phone : 620-856-3131 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@baxtersprings.us
Web: baxterspringschamber.com
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