Fort Concho will celebrate National Cowboy Day Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in its historic Quartermaster Building at E. Ave. C and Burgess. The free event will feature refreshments and several programs, including entertainment from the Concho Cowboy Company and a talk on the American Plains Artists Western Art Show.
This year’s show features around 75 paintings and numerous sculptures by artists from across the nation. All art is for sale with a percentage of each sale benefiting the artists, the American Plains Artists Association and Fort Concho. Any purchased work remains on display until the show closes Sunday, Aug. 4. Regular hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The show is free to all. Guests can vote for their favorite work and those receiving the most votes are invited back for a special summer show at the fort in 2025.
For more information, contact Fort Concho at 325-657-4444 or visit fortconcho.com.