Okie Cowboy saddle up for National Cowboy Day in Oklahoma… where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain.
Now there are many states that claim to be the home of the Cowboy and we’re making it our mission to trail as many as we can.
Although by new-fangled transport because Izzy here has nowhere to go and is getting there slow.
But ahead of the Cowboys’ Big Day, which celebrates its 21st birthday this year, we’re flagging up Oklahoma.
Whose charms Irish cousin Eddie O who has relocated to Edinburgh has been regaling us with these past months.
So let’s whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack away out to Oklahoma to see what’s been going on.
Well, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are inviting Wild West fans to join them for a celebration of our Stetson-hatted heroes and heroines.
A ride good time
Of course, the Okies are encouraging us all to go native and dress up in our Western duds.
While we can also look forward to a presentation from Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins.
There will be family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo’ (no, us neither).
And we dare say a nod to famous Oklahomans Will Rogers and Gene ‘The Singing Cowboy’ Autrey.
The biggest boot
Now the Museum is certainly putting its foot down in stamping its claim on being the Home of the Cowboy for this year.
To correspond with the centenary of Route 66.
With the erection of a towerig 35ft-foot (sorry) sculpture, the biggest in the world, that celebrates the Great Highway’s history.
The newest attraction at the museum, it is designed by Okie artists Cameron Eagle and his son Daniel.
Beyond its artistic significance, it reflects the family’s deep roots in Oklahoma, as Cameron’s grandfather helped build Route 66.
The fun kicks off, as it always does, on the fourth Sunday of the year, this year Sunday, July 25… so get your boots on.
