The Great Western Cattle Trail runs through Coleman County. It was used in the late 19th century to move cattle and horses from south Texas to rail heads in Kansas and Nebraska. Several Great Western Trail markers can be found in Coleman County, marking where the trail was located. Coleman will celebrate its past this week during Great Western Trail Days 2022. Events begin today (Wed) and continue through Sunday. One of the major events is a Longhorn Show Saturday and Sunday at the Coleman Rodeo Grounds on Highway 206 South. Exhibitors from all across Texas have entered the Longhorn Show. See the list of activities below. Most events are free to attend.
Wed, April 20
- Fort Concho representative, Sarah Ross, will host a program, “Dressed for the West” at the Coleman Public Library Community Room at 1:00 pm, the public welcome and encouraged to come for this historical and educational experience.
- “Dressed for the West” will be on display from April 20th through April 23rd.
- “Vaquero Cowboys”, Texas Humanities Exhibit is currently on display now through April 23rd.
- DAR Traveling Case of Cattle Trail items on display.
Thurs, April 21
- 1:00 pm GWTD Marker dedication at the east road-side park in Coleman
- Great Western Trail Association meeting. New members welcome to join at Cold Water@5:00 pm
Friday, April 22
- Sylvia Mahoney and a Texas Longhorn for education at Coleman Elementary 4th grade
- 10 AM – 6 PM Library Exhibits available
- Noon – 5 PM Longhorn show check-in – Goree Expo
- The Western Film Festival Films, check FB for details (at Coleman Museum at 400 College Ave)
- 7 PM Coleman County Youth Activity Center, Circle C Cattlewomen & KOXE presents “Up the Trail, Under the Stars” Musical Event starring Ariel Hutchins and Allora Leonard. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, April 23
- 9 AM – 1 PM Red River Arenas Longhorn Show at the Goree Expo, Judge: Ryan Holaway
- 10 AM – 2 PM Pioneer Market – Vendors, Demonstrations, Texas Longhorns from Ft. Griffin, Pioneer re-enactors
Location: Courthouse Lawn (vendor info email: colemantxfarmersmarket@gmail.com)10 AM Longhorns on the courthouse lawn with cowboy Will Cradduck
- 10 AM – 4 PM Library Exhibits, Beans & Cornbread,
- 10 AM – 12 PM Library -Youth activities-bring the kids for hands-on fun & learning
- 9:00 am to 9:00 pm The Western Film Festival at Heritage Hall
- 1 PM – 4 PM Red River Arenas TLBT Youth Longhorn Show-Judge: Blayze Bierschwale-Goree Expo
Sunday, April 24
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Cowboy Breakfast at the Goree Expo Everyone welcome!
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Jeff Gore’s Cowboy Church Service & Music-Everyone Welcome! Goree Expo
- 9:30-10 AM Mini Concert of Cowboy Music by Jeff Gore of Silver Valley, TX
- 10 AM – 1 PM Central Texas Farm Credit Youth Longhorn Show Judged by Corey Sanchez-Goree Expo
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