Your Guide to Art of the Cowgirl 2020

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When Art of the Cowgirl kicked off its first year in 2019, fans of the Western lifestyle were blown away by the outstanding lineup of vendors and entertainment that the event included. Fast-forward to 2020, and Art of the Cowgirl, taking place at Corona Ranch in Laveen, AZ, January 24th-26th, is expected to be greater than ever.

If you’re planning on attending the event, keep reading our detailed guide to learn more about Art of the Cowgirl 2020!

Photo courtesy of Art of the Cowgirl Facebook.

How it Started

Founded by Tammy Pate, Art of the Cowgirl was created to promote emerging artists of the Western genre. The event helps to raise funds that are necessary to continue to support the up-and-coming makers who are vital to our industry’s success.

Photo courtesy of Karen Constine.

The goals of Art of the Cowgirl, as listed on the official event website, are as follows:

Gather and celebrate cowgirl artists that contribute to Western lifestyle and culture through the mastery of their trades
Raise funds for fellowship programs to continue education in traditional cowgirl trades to keep these traditions alive
Educate with horsemanship demonstrations, ranch horse sale, and sanctioned all-women ranch rodeo
Entertainment and shopping with exclusive western vendors, live music
Cultivate and grow collaborative relationships celebrating the western spirit

With goals like this, it’s no wonder that cowgirls from all over have been anticipating the return of this one-of-a-kind event.

Photo courtesy of Art of the Cowgirl Facebook.

Vendors

From artists like Tammy Lynne Penn to hat vendors such as Greeley Hat Works, Art of the Cowgirl 2020 has an all-star roster! Take a look at this comprehensive list of every vendor that will be in attendance at this year’s Art of the Cowgirl.

Art

Photo courtesy of Greeley Hat Works Facebook.

Clothing & Hats

Cowboy Gear

Photo courtesy of Wrangler Facebook.

Furniture & Home Decor

Jewelry

Photo courtesy of Brit West Facebook.

Leather

Photo courtesy of Art of the Cowgirl Facebook.

Information

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World’s Greatest Horsewoman

If fast-paced action events are your style, you’ll want to leave room in your calendar for Art of the Cowgirl’s World’s Greatest Horsewoman competition, presented by Western Horseman, taking place January 22nd-26th. The competition will consist of reining, herd work, steer stopping, and fence work, all events that are guaranteed to please the crowd.

The prelims will be held at the South Buckeye Equestrian and Event Center in Buckeye, AZ, and are free to watch.

Photo courtesy of Art of the Cowgirl Facebook.

Elite Ranch Horse Sale

If you’re in the market for your next great ranch horse, you’ll want to be sure to stop by the Art of the Cowgirl Elite Ranch Horse Sale happening on January 26th!

“The Art of the Cowgirl Elite Ranch Horse Sale is a unique event that will offer a select group of horses that are the product of some of the handiest women in the ranching industry. We selected a small group of horses that showcase an equally talented group of horsewomen and provide the highest quality prospective mounts for potential buyers. It is our goal to exhibit the kind of horses that have seen a real “hard days work”, and have been exposed to a variety of situations. If we are being completely honest, we wanted the “fancy ones” and knew these handywomen were where to find them!”

There will be a preview on January 25th for those interested in learning more about the horses that will be included in the sale.

Photo courtesy of Tabitha Pierce.

Other Events

When you’re not busy checking out the A-list vendors or purchasing your next great ranch horse, there’s plenty more to do at Art of the Cowgirl. Other popular events include a ranch rodeo, performances by some of the best clinicians in the Western industry, live music from talents like Lynda Thurston and Genuine Cowgirls, and an art auction.

Photo courtesy of Polly Icenogle.

Cowboy Lifestyle Network can’t wait for Art of the Cowgirl, and we hope to see our followers out and about at Corona Ranch.

Visit artofthecowgirl.com for more information and to purchase tickets for the event.

Stacey Lorton

Hey y'all! Stacey here, I'm originally from Texas, but now I'm a desert dweller! When I'm not working you can find me riding horses; I compete in reining and ranch riding. I am super excited to be a part of the Cowboy Lifestyle Network Team!