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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture.

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Western Heritage Awards

Kick-Off Party

Friday, April 12 | 5:30PM

Presented by

  • Live music from The Kyle Dillingham Swing Project
  • Complimentary cocktails
  • Get your boots ready for the denim carpet boot cam with complimentary boot shine
  • Customize your favorite cowboy hat or start from scratch with a special installation from The Hattery at Persimmon Hill
  • Shop exclusive trunk shows from Rocki Gorman Jewelry, The Bohlin Company Silversmiths, Hallett Peak, Handmade Jewelry and Leather Goods, The Winged Heart Studio Handmade Turquoise Jewelry, Bati Hand-Stitched Leather Goods and Harrow + Sickle Leather Goods
  • Capture the fun in our 360 camera booth
  • Mingle with the Western Heritage Awards inductees and honorees

33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival

May 25 and 26, 2024

Families and foodies alike will delight at the 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages. The Chuck Wagon Festival will include Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s interactive outdoor addition showcasing the diversity of the West with inter-tribal native dwellings, a pioneer village and interactive natural history features. Native American food samples will be available. Visitors can chat with the chef and learn more about the histories and traditions of Native foods. Chuck Wagon cooks, several of whom are long-time festival participants, will travel from around Oklahoma and surrounding states to provide visitors with a taste of traditional cowboy cooking. Enjoy artisan demonstrations, Western reenactors, craft stations, country and western dancing, live music and more.

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