The fourth annual Cowgirl Gathering, hosted by Marked For Greatness Properties LLC, a for-profit subsidiary of the American Paint Horse Association, is moving to May 12–16, 2023, in conjunction with the Women’s Rodeo World Championship and the PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
This weekend takeover of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards highlights cowgirls’ skills in breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing, while also showcasing exhilarating and engaging female speakers, artists and fashion icons.
“The Cowgirl Gathering has become a pinnacle event for the women of the Western world in the heart of cowgirl country,” Marked For Greatness Properties CEO Steven Hayes said. “We paid out over $300,000 to cowgirls across three disciplines in 2022 and have created an expansive community of Western female leaders through our Essence Exchange platform. Moving to May with other groups who are actively elevating cowgirls and the Western lifestyle is a huge blessing for this event and the groups who support it.”
Why Move?
The Cowgirl Gathering is on a mission to elevate the superior talent of women in the Western world. By joining the WRWC during the PBR World finals week, we will be able to put cowgirls on an even bigger platform. In addition, we hope the move will allow more contestants the opportunity to participate earlier in the year for huge payouts.
Tentative Event Schedule:
| May 12, 2023 | Slack for The Circle Y Saddles Cowgirl Gathering Barrel Race, presented by NBHA, Wild West Promotions (WWP) & APHA. Produced by WWP | Cowtown Coliseum |
| The Cowgirl Gathering Art Show Opening Reception | APHA Headquarters | |
| May 13, 2023 | The Cowgirl Gathering Essence Exchange | Cowboy Channel Studios |
| The Cowgirl Gathering Art Show | APHA Headquarters | |
| The Cowgirl Gathering Fashion Show | Mule Alley | |
| May 14, 2023 | The Circle Y Saddles Cowgirl Gathering Barrel Race, presented by NBHA, WWP & APHA. Produced by WWP |
Cowtown Coliseum |
| The Cowgirl Gathering Essence Exchange | Cowboy Channel Studios | |
| May 15, 2023 | The Cowgirl Gathering All-Women Team Roping | Cowtown Coliseum |
| May 16, 2023 | The Cowgirl Gathering All-Women Breakaway Roping | Cowtown Coliseum |
Visit cowgirlgathering.com and follow us on Facebook to learn more about the 2023 event and the exciting details to come!
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About the Cowgirl Gathering
The Cowgirl Gathering is a celebration in the heart of Fort Worth designed to showcase spectacular, inspirational women from all walks of life who embody the spirit of the American Cowgirl. Whether you are a competitor or just want to experience the spark of that cowgirl essence, The Cowgirl Gathering is your event.
Visit cowgirlgathering.com for a full list of speakers, event entry, ticket purchase and more information. Contact Steven Hayes at (817) 222-6432 or [email protected] with questions. Follow us on Facebook @cowgirl.gathering2020