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I need your help to identify American annual community celebrations or events between the Mississippi River and the Sierra and Cascade mountains and from Canada to Mexico borders. If you live within those boundaries I would like you to send me the name, date(s), and locations of annual events in your area.

UPDATE: 10/14/2022 - I am already penciling in places and dates on my schedule for 2023. You can see my schedule at the bottom of the page and your suggestions will show up after I can verify the event.

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The Contact Us link is now functional in the main menu so send me your tips about places and events you know about and would like me to schedule a visit. You can send me your love too, just leave the spam at home.

The attempt to upgrade the code on my web server did not turn out well and it had to be ditched. New code is installed using a new database so all the stuff you never see is now all fresh without seven years of rubbish lying around.

Now is the time to make the changes to the site I was wanting to make before the upgrade malfunctioned.

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the largest motorcycle rally in the world. It is held annually in The Black Hills and in Sturgis, South Dakota for 10 days during the first week of August. It was started by local Indian dealer Pappy Hoel in 1938. Since its beginning, private area businesses throwing events such as races, concerts, and rides have made, and continue to make, the Sturgis Rally what it is today. 2022 will mark the 82nd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, according to  the official website at https://sturgis.com/   #live #americanheartlands #sturgis2022 #sturgis
My first two days in Sturgis were spent documenting all the action in the downtown area in real-time by live streaming to YouTube on Dusty Reins Stories. I tried using my cell phone at first but it would overheat and the cell service was not good. So I had to figure out how to get my GoPro 9 to Streamcast via WiFi and my Starlink RV service connection. You can watch the results for yourself in the embedded videos below but I recommend you click on the video to view it in full screen because the GoPro does not have a zoom ability and there is a lot going on.

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Read more: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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The United States Team Penning Association was having its World Finals competition in the Amarillo National Center Arena and on the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas when I began documenting western culture in the American Heartlands. Here are a few video examples of some of the competition and you can find the rest on the same channel.

2019

I began by documenting a qualifying USTPA regional event in the ANC Arena.

Read more: USTPA World Finals

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Amarillo Cadillac Ranch I have lived longer in the Amarillo area than anywhere else so I guess I consider it to be home. There are tons of places, events, cultures, people, and history to cover but I can only add to this page when I find the time.

Attractions

     The Cadillac Ranch - A favorite stop for thousands of travelers on Route 66 (AKA I-40) every day. See what it is like on a windy day!

     Palo Duro Canyon State Park - The second largest canyon in North America teams with wildlife and watching birds is fun and easy at a well-maintained bird blind and feeding station.

Organizations

     Coors Cowboy Club - This organization is known for its charitable works and the annual Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo held in the ANC Arena in Amarillo Texas.

     Working Ranch Cowboys Association - The organization is the sanctioning body for the WRCA Ranch Rodeos which help to raise money to support the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation 

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The Ben Johnson Days celebration is held every year on Father's Day weekend in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Events include a two-day WRCA Ranch Rodeo, a concert,  a Jr. Ranch Rodeo, The John Israel Cowboy Trade Show, the Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping, and much more. Links are provided below.

Here is my most popular video so far from the 2021 BJD and I am currently in the process of publishing videos recorded in 2022.

Read more: Ben Johnson Days - Pawhuska Oklahoma

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I am currently uploading Ranch Rodeo videos on Fridays and Pro Rodeo videos on Saturdays on the Dusty Reins Stories and American Heartlands channels, Currently posting from the BenJohnson Days Ranch Rodeo in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and the San Angelo Rodeo & Stock Show held in San Angelo, Texas.

On Thursdays, I am posting events from the 1836 Chuckwagon Races in Neches, Texas.

Take a look at some of the nearly 500 videos on the Dusty Reins Stories Rodeo playlist.

Ranch Rodeos

     These rodeos are usually team competitions made up of working ranch cowboys and cowgirls representing the cattle ranches they work for. Their children get involved too!

WRCA Ranch Rodeos

     Sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo

     Annual series hosted by the Coors Cowboy Club

Saints' Roost Ranch Rodeo

     Annual series hosted by the Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment ASSN

Pro-Rodeos

     Random professional rodeos as my travel calendar will allow. See the calendar below.

 

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Dusty Reins Schedule

You may see several events on the same day. I can only pick one to go next depending on where I was located during the prior event I attended. Fuel is expensive these days!

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