Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

July 31, 2018

Amarillo, Texas: Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo and Polk Street Cattle Drive; things to do

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo and Polk Street Cattle Drive

The traditional Polk Street Cattle Drive and Parade begins annually at 10th and Polk streets, kicking things off for the June Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo. More than 60 longhorns mosey along downtown Amarillo’s main thoroughfare, encouraged by cowboys and evoking the idea of an old-time cattle drive. The steers don’t come near stampeding, though their horns do sometimes scratch parked cars that didn’t vacate in time.

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo

1st weekend in June. At Tri-State Fairgrounds. $17, 7-12 $7.

The Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo is different from some in that it features only cowpokes from local ranches. They ride bucking broncos and herd groups of longhorn steers. The kids competition involves riding sheep. It’s BIG time Texas fun for everyone. The local aspect was driven home for me when I sat up at the top of the arena next to a couple who seemed to know everyone. It was non-stop chatter throughout, in a good way. Informal stalls selling things like saddles and boots set up around the area walkway at the top, allowing you to do a little shopping for some cowboy goods.

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6 comments:

Doreen PendgracsAugust 6, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Seeing a cattle drive and rodeo is a very exciting thing! One time when I was in Switzerland, there was a cattle drive of sorts when they brought the cattle down from the highlands to the village where they would be judged for their stature and milk. It was very exciting!
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Jeff and Crystal BryantAugust 6, 2018 at 6:58 PM
What timing. We just returned from a visit to Dodge City< kansas. This is the other end of the cattle drives that came from Amarillo, Texas. We got to see some longhorns, as well.
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Carolina Esguerra ColbornAugust 7, 2018 at 4:51 AM
Love longhorns, something graceful about those horns. Love these little chunks of adventures from you, too. So easy to digest!
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Jackie and Joel SmithAugust 10, 2018 at 6:30 AM
Coming from Washington State I should be so used to cattle drives and rodeos that it wouldn't even phase me to see another, but I swear, I get excited every time. Loved these Longhorns - they just scream Texas! A most entertaining post, Carole!
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