For anyone who lives near Cartersville, Georgia, or any Georgians who have been to Booth Western Art Museum likely knows about the Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium that takes place every year. This year, the Cowboy Festival will be back and better than ever, with a ton of events and attractions that are fun for the whole family. Starting on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and running through Saturday, October 23, 2021, come to check out dancers, rope demonstrations, gunfight reenactments, chuckwagon cooking, and so much more.
The 18th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival is back this year bringing you a taste of the west for three days.
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Hosted by the coveted Booth Art Museum, this is the largest Western-themed event in the South with thousands of participants expected to attend.
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With a new, redesigned format, guests will be able to enjoy so much more of the American West than ever before.
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The festival kicks off on Thursday, October 21, with a Member Exhibition Opening and Gallery Walk. Here members will be able to tour the art gallery, enjoying a reception and conversations with the artists.
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Friday offers the Symposium aspect of the festival where visitors can hear lectures from famed Western artists about their artwork and craft.
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Then Saturday is when all of the family fun happens. Kicking off with events starting at 9:30 a.m., the festival will showcase Western culture throughout the day.
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If you’ve never been to this festival before, then expect to find a wide variety of Western-themed events, including the ever-popular gunfight reenactments.
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There are various stations set up throughout the grounds with live demonstrations! Kids can learn all about blacksmithing or throwing pottery from a true professional.
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Also highlighting the importance and legacy of Native American culture, there will be dancers and true Native American dress.
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Kids can enjoy a plethora of arts and crafts or enjoy a live rope demonstration.
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There will also be Chuck Wagon cooking during the event offering a true taste of the west. A sample of the Chuck Wagon food available for purchase includes biscuits, cornbread, beans, pot roast or meat stew, potatoes, and cobbler.
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Let the little ones sidle up to the beverage tent for a cold lemonade while the adults visit the new beer tent for a tasting and some BBQ!
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So don your favorite cowboy garb and head on over to the 18th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival in Georgia this October.
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To find out where the Booth Western Art Museum is in Georgia, click here.
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Have you ever been to the Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival in Georgia? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you want to know more about this festival, including a full itinerary of events and cost to attend, check out the Booth Western Art Museum website or Facebook Page.
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