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About My YouTube Playlists

I have way more video playlists on my YT channels than I have listed on my website. I'm still working on that and more are coming!

Dusty Reins Stories Playlists Page

You may note that not all the videos on some playlists are actually on my channels. That is because if I run across a good video from another source, I may add it to a playlist to help out other channels or because there is some good info in those other videos. You won't get a notification when I add videos from other channels so it pays to take a look at a playlist every now and then for new content.

You may not get to view some videos on a playlist. When YouTube puts an age limit on a video you will not be able to view it on my site. You will have to have a YouTube account and watch it after signing in if you are 18 or over. Also, some videos are restricted to only my Channel Members. Membership is not active just yet but will be soon!

I Need Help

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.

Details: Written by: Dusty Reins; Category: Events; Published: 15 April 2023; Last Updated: 27 July 2023; Hits: 12323

ABC Pro Rodeo

The ABC Pro Rodeo Week is held the last week of March at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland, Texas. There is a BBQ cook-off and four rodeos including the matinee on Saturday. My schedule did not allow me to document all the public activities giving me a good reason for visiting again!

I have started publishing videos on Saturdays and will share some examples below starting with 78 kids trying out for berths in the Mutton Bustin' events during the rodeos. The tryouts were held on Saturday before rodeo week and the top 30 riders were selected to compete in the rodeos.

Mutton Bustin' Tryouts

Read more: ABC Pro Rodeo

Details: Written by: Dusty Reins; Category: Events; Published: 21 March 2023; Last Updated: 27 July 2023; Hits: 15975

The 2023 season of competition in The American Heartlands begins with the annual Wiley Hicks Jr Memorial Roping competition held in the ANC Arena of the Tri-state Exposition in Amarillo, Texas. The 14.5 and 13.5 classes were documented in full by round. Should any of the rounds be limited for viewers by YouTube, those videos will still be available to channel members and can also be viewed without restrictions on the American Heartlands Channel on Rumble.

Read more: Wiley Hicks Jr. Memorial Roping

Details: Written by: Dusty Reins; Category: Events; Published: 09 January 2023; Last Updated: 20 March 2023; Hits: 23579

Oklahoma Steam Show

This is an annual show in Pawnee, Oklahoma on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in May. I found out about this event from some of the steam engine owners at the Major County Threshing Bee 🚜 in Fairview, Oklahoma in 2021, and I was not disappointed in this event as it is the largest in the state!

It had turned out to be a very muddy location after 4 inches of rain but that did not stop the show altogether. I have just started publishing videos here we begin with Saturday morning by firing up the boilers.

Take a look at the steam threshing, gas tractors, gas engines, steam-powered sawmill, shingle mill, antique line shaft machine shop, and blacksmith shop. Come check out the corn mill grinding, farm life and domestic display, flea market, and arts and crafts show.

Read more: Oklahoma Steam Show

Details: Written by: Dusty Reins; Category: Events; Published: 08 February 2023; Last Updated: 13 March 2023; Hits: 14027

Big Timber Rodeo Arena

I have family roots in Big Timber, Montana that date back to the late 1800s. As I was following up on family history, I found out there was a weekly PRCA-sanctioned rodeo series in progress during the week I was in town. It turned out to be a good one with Forrie Smith who plays Lloyd Pierce on the Yellowstone TV series making a guest appearance. It was great to spend some quality time with him!

I am currently publishing videos from one of the weekly rodeos every Saturday which started with a Ranch Bronc Riding competition.

Read more: Big Timber Weekly Pro Rodeo

Details: Written by: Dusty Reins; Category: Events; Published: 19 February 2023; Last Updated: 22 February 2023; Hits: 18146

Coming soon!

I have not had the time to process the material yet so watch this page for more to come!

You can always see my latest videos on YouTube Dusty Reins Stories and Rumble American Heartlands.

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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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