9–11
Western Heritage Classic
Abilene, Texas
325-677-4376, www.westernheritageclassic.com
Three days of traditional ranch rodeo action.
Don’t miss: The RHAA Working Ranch Horse Competition, where ranchers and their partners show off their skills.
16–19
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
Miles City, Mont.
406-234-2890, www.buckinghorsesale.com
The nation’s best roughstock goes through Miles City.
Don’t miss: The Mother’s Day horse races at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds.
21–26
Bishop Mule Days
Bishop, Calif.
760-872-4263, www.muledays.org
This famous annual festival is dedicated to most things mule. More than 700 mules compete in 181 events.
Don’t miss: The annual Mule Days golf tournament at the Bishop Country Club.
22–27
Better Horses Networking Celebration and Al Dunning Experience
Cleveland, Mo.
660-441-1697, www.betterhorsesnetwork.com
This series of two-day clinics with multiple AQHA World Champion Al Dunning will take your horsemanship to the next level.
Don’t miss: The Sunday night performance by R.W. Hampton.
24–25
John Wayne Birthday Celebration
Winterset, Iowa
515-462-1044, www.johnwaynebirthplace.org
Celebrate the Duke’s birthday at the home where he was born in 1907.
Don’t miss: Film screenings of Wayne’s classics.
25–26
Chuckwagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival
Oklahoma City
405-478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Families enjoy traditional chuckwagon food while being entertained by Red Steagall and Don Edwards.
Don’t miss: The rope-making and weaving demonstrations.