January/February
National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Finals
Over 500 of the top riders and cutting horses vie for the title "World Champion" in a week-long event at the Amarillo National Center. It's the biggest equestrian event in Amarillo. (817) 244-6188 www.nchacutting.com
June
Coors Ranch Rodeo & World Championship Chuckwagon Roundup & World's Greatest Horseman Finals
This event is held at the Tri-State fairgrounds featuring cowboys from ranches all over the region who compete in the ranch rodeo, and chuck wagon cooks who guard their recipes carefully to win first prize in the highest paid chuckwagon cook-off in the country (806) 671-5555
July
Range Riders Rodeo
Talented cowboys celebrate the region's western heritage at the Will Rogers Range Rider Arena located at Loop 335 & Washington. Take the family to the events which begin at 7:30 nightly. Call for specific dates (806) 355-2212.
August
Polk Street Block Party presented by the Center City of Amarillo will guarantee great food and live entertainment for all in attendance. Call
806.372.6744 for further information and prices.
September
Annual Boys Ranch Rodeo (Labor Day Weekend)
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch plays host for this annual event. BBQ is served at noon followed by the rodeo events - 2:30 to 4 pm daily. For more information and prices, call (806) 372-2341
Good Times Celebration Barbecue held every September on the Chamber of Commerce grounds located at 1000 S Polk. Over 100 cooking teams compete to be the best. For further information and prices please call 806.373.7800 or visit www.amarillo-chamber.org
American Quarter Horse Association Bayer Select Show at the Amarillo National Center. For information call 806.376.4811 or visit www.aqha.com
Annual Tri-State Fair with midway, rides, games, food booths, concerts, free shows, animal exhibits, a rodeo and more! Located at Tri-State Fairgrounds.
806.376-7767
October/November
The US Team Penning Association
Held the last week of October, the National Finals are sure to entertain the whole family. For more information, contact USTPA at (817) 367-6563
World Championship Ranch Rodeo (WRCA)
See real cowboys from the U.S. and Canada, who actually earn their day-to-day living on a ranch, compete for the title of World Champion in events like wild cow milking, bronc riding, team penning and more. (806) 374-9722 www.wrca.org
December
Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show
One of the largest shows of its kind features over 700 exhibitors and draws 30,000 + visitors. (806) 378-4297
Annual Christmas Open House at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon. 806.651.2244
