Norco's 3rd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy

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Get in Touch with your Wild West Self and Celebrate Horsetown USA’s 3^rd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy, July 23^rd!

The City of Norco is hosting a fun-filled, family day event which helps preserve America’s cowboy and Western heritage! Celebrate the annual National Day of the American Cowboy on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center to honor the heritage of the west and the cowboy values that helped to build our country.  Gates open to the public at 11 a.m. and Opening Ceremonies will be at High Noon!  Admission to the event is $5 per person, 10 and under free. 

The day’s festivities will begin with a grand entry celebration with flags from all 50 states presented by riders on horseback.  Following the ceremony, the day’s activities will include a stagecoach and wagon presentation, equestrian drill teams, a versatility exhibit, boot scrambles for kids, roping demonstrations, and more!  Participation events are ranch sorting and cowboy obstacle course, each have an additional $4.98 per run entrance fee.  Contestant Arrival: 9am; Sign-ups: 10 a.m.; Start: 11 a.m.  Team Ribbon Races will take place for additional afternoon friendly competitions!  Of course, food and refreshments will be available for purchase all day long!

The day’s event will culminate with the Pacific Coast Junior Bull Riders Rodeo!  You don’t want to miss the Mutt’ n Bustin and Bull Ridin this day!  Come on out and root for your favorite ‘lil cowboy or cowgirl!