Cattlemens Convention

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Annual gathering that includes ranch tours, a barbecue and dance, and the Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping event on Sunday. Open to the public.
Thursday, 5-9:00 p.m. trade show, free admittance

Friday, 9-4:00 p.m. registration; 11:30 a.m. luncheon & program � members only; 6:30-7:30 p.m. annual B-B-Q & open air western dance to live music, cost $12

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. complimentary breakfast for tour participants at Triangle Serum Co. on West Main in Pawhuska and ranch tour and B-B-Q at 9:00 a.m. - $5

5:00 p.m. OCCA Convention Ranch Rodeo, cost for spectators - $5. Contestants is limited to ranch personnel.

Sunday at 11:00 a.m., dummy steer roping for ages 5 & under and for 6-8 & 9-11 and 19 at 1:00 p.m. Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping. Cost $5. Participating in the roping itself is by invitation only.

Address : Osage County Fairgrounds, old Hwy 60 & 99 south of the city Caney KS
Phone : 918-287-1581 (Always call and confirm events.)

Web:

www.pawhuskachamber.com

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Hotel and Stage Coach Stop

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Cattlemens Convention

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