June 24, 1889 the San Miguel Bank in Telluride was robbed by Matt Warner, Tom McCarty and Bob Parker more commonly known as Butch Cassidy. This was the first documented bank robbery for the infamous Butch and one that would be full of successes and learning opportunities for the meticulously planned heist. One of the many reasons Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch were so successful was Butch’s expansive understanding of horse flesh and preparing for fresh mounts in several places while eluding whatever tired out posse was on the chase. One of those planned stops happened right here in the Rangely Colorado area as they traded with White River Utes for fresh steeds as the Utes would’ve been here on their migratory path east to the upper river country for the summer.

Come visit Rangely Colorado, a place that still feels very much like the wild west. A place that was home to cattle and wild horses long before the town was incorporated. A place full of rich history that begs for an audience again.

Every second weekend in June we’ll honor the spirit of the west, the charisma of Butch Cassidy and the well-known Robin Hood like stories that have been passed down from generation to generation as so many of our families called these outlaws our friends.

Charlie M. Russell's

Western Art Show

June 7th - 9th, 2024

Rangely Automotive Museum - Inside the Auto Museum - 128 S Stanolind Ave Rangely, CO.

The Charlie M. Russell's Western Art Show will showcase local and area artists as an open exhibit within the Rangely Automotive Museum and will be free for viewing. You may also coordinate with the artist for purchase.

Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an American artist of the American Old West. He worked as a cowboy for a number of outfits, and documented the harsh winter of 1886–1887 in a number of watercolors. Russell was working on the O-H Ranch in the Judith Basin of Central Montana at the time when the ranch foreman received a letter from the owner, asking how the cattle herd had weathered the winter. In reply, the foreman sent a postcard-sized watercolor that Russell had painted of a gaunt steer being watched by wolves under a gray winter sky. The ranch owner showed the postcard to friends and business acquaintances, and eventually displayed it in a shop window in Helena, Montana. After this, the artist began to receive commissions for new work. Russell's caption on the sketch, Waiting for a Chinook, became the title of the watercolor. Russell later painted a more detailed version of the scene which became one of his best-known works.

Etta Place's Box Social

Rangely Outdoor Museum Fundraiser

June 7th, 2024 at 6 PM

Rangely Automotive Museum Parking Lot - 128 S Stanolind Ave Rangely, CO.

Bring snack boxes to auction off with the proceeds going towards the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Traditionally winners of the box would get a picnic date or dance from the maker of the box but to update tradition and make it more fun for everyone young and old to participate we will be giving out "Bail Bonds" to the purchasers of the boxes and the makers of the boxes to avoid being thrown in our custom Outlaw Jail.

The Rangely Outdoor Museum is a collection of historical buildings that house a wide variety of artifacts. Their purpose is the preservation of the history, archeology, zoology, and ethnology of Rangely and the surrounding area, with emphasis on three periods of time: (1) Native Peoples and Prehistory, (2) Pioneers and Ranching and (3) Energy Resource Development.



Butch Cassidy's Campfire

Bill Betenson-Author & Local Legend's Tales

June 7th, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Rangely Automotive Museum Parking Lot - 128 S Stanolind Ave Rangely, CO.

Campfire, Cowboys, Singing, Story Telling. Featuring Bill Betenson, nephew of Butch Cassidy and author of 'Butch Cassidy, My Uncle' will be presenting. Bring your camp chairs, gather around the campfire and listen to stories of Butch and more! 

The Tall Texan's Two Steppin Street Dance

Featuring Rowdy Rosendahl

June 7th, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Rangely Automotive Museum Parking Lot - 128 S Stanolind Ave Rangely, CO.

Ben Kilpatrick was described as being 6 feet, 2 inches tall, which led to the nickname "The Tall Texan." He was light-complected with pale yellow eyes, each of which had a violet spot in it. Along the way, he developed excellent shooting skills and was considered "absolutely fearless."

Barn dances were the social highlight of this area and neighbors from all around would attend. Everyone would load the kids and family up in the wagon and come from miles around. They would bring casseroles and the whole family planned to spend the evening and night. The babies were wrapped up in blankets and placed along the walls of the barn while their parents were dancing and the younger kids were put to bed in the wagon, falling asleep underneath the stars.

The dance will feature winner of the 2023 Vernal Country Show Down, Rowdy Rosendahl.

The Wild Bunch

OHV Poker Run

June 8th, 2024 at 7:30 AM

402 W Main St Rangely, CO

Registration starts at 7:30 AM in the Early Education Center Building Gym and the guided rides will start at 8:30 AM.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Cattle Queen Ann Bassett's

Cattle Drive

June 8th, 2024 starting at High Noon

Cattle Drive will start near 402 W Main St Rangely, CO moving from the west end of town to the east end of town, ending at 1635 E Main St Rangely, CO.

Cattle Drive will then continue on trail parallel to HWY 64 to Columbine Park at 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO.

Calling all Cowgirls for the Colorado's Cattle Queen Ann Bassett's Cattle Drive that will take place at High Noon on June 8th.

Come ride with us behind the gorgeous Sombrero Ranches Longhorns down Main Street to honor the Cowgirls and Stock Women of Northwestern Colorado that are past and present!!!

Rash's Ropin

Team Roping

June 8th, 2024 at 1:00 PM

AND

June 9th, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Columbine Park - Open Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO.

$10 Tickets - Purchase at the Gate

(Kids under 12, Seniors over 60 are free)



Mat Rash, fiancé of Queen Ann was killed in cold blood by Tom Horn, hired gun of the Two Bar cattle operation in a quest to get rid of the smaller cattle outfits of Brown's Park when intimidation didn't work.

Little did Cattle Baron Ora Haley know what a firestorm he would provoke in Ann Bassett, leading to her well known nickname of Queen Ann of the Cattle Rustlers after she successfully beat charges tried against her.

Sundance's Shoot-Out

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

June 8th, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Columbine Park - Open Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO.

Come watch the sharpest shooters in the biz as they compete for the cash! Sundance was a sure shot and these Cowboys and Cowgirls will be riding horseback in and out of obstacles in the arena while showing off their impressive aim!!! It's bound to be a good time!

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® is the Fastest Growing Equestrian Sport in the Nation. Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition.

June 8th, 2024 - Judging at 6:30 PM

Columbine Park - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO.

While working for the Bassetts, Dart was a ranch hand who also cooked meals, washed laundry, cut wood, and performed other household duties.

Elizabeth Bassett was believed to be the mastermind of a group of cattle thieves, a group that included Dart. Dart was fond of children and babysat the children of Josie Bassett and her husband Jim McKnight. He played the harmonica and fiddle. Dart sang for the children, put on shows for them, and taught them how to ride and rope.

Dart was accomplished and considered a skilled bronco buster and a "top hand among cowboys". Joe Davenport, his friend, stated in 1929 that "I have seen all the great riders. But for all-around skill as a cowman, Isam Dart was unexcelled and I never saw his peer".

Isam was well-liked in Brown’s Park and known as a “top hand among cowboys” and an expert bronco buster. He was an accomplished and well-respected African-American thriving among a nearly 100% white population in an era that was frequently hostile to African Americans.

In 1900, a man by the name of “Tom Hicks” began working as a hand for Mat Rash. After a few months, Mr. Hicks simply vanished. Then, on July 8th, 1900, Mat was shot dead in his cabin. On October 3, 1900, Isam met the same fate while walking to his corral.

It was later declared that the mysterious “Tom Hicks” was none other than infamous gun-for-hire, Tom Horn. All evidence suggests that he was hired by large cattle barons to enter Brown’s Park to gather evidence of rustling… and then put an end to it.

Kid Curry's Concert

Wordan Jilson & The Wild Bunch

June 8th, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Columbine Park - Open Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO

Concert in the dirt arena following Sundance's Shoot-Out.

News Carver's

Cowboy Church

June 9th, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Columbine Park - Open Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO

Cowboy Church will be led by Pastor Dee Stoltzfus with Open Range Rodeo Bible Camp and will take place in the arena down by the chutes. Bring your horses to worship on horseback or gather in the Round Pen to worship with like minded Cowboys and Cowgirls.

June 9th, 2024 at 10 AM

Columbine Park - Covered Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO

Registration starts at 9 AM, show starts at 10 AM

Added Money & Prizes!

Banners to Grand & Reserve Grand Champions!

95% Jackpot payout to 1st-3rd places in each class.

Pre-Registration Entry Fees:

Market - $25 & Showmanship - $15

Late Entry Fees:

Market - $50 & Showmanship - $30

Pre-Register between May 6th, 2024 - June 6th, 2024.

Pay online with Venmo or cash the morning of the show.

Contact Kastyn at (970) 629-0341 or email adventure4h@gmail.com for more information or to pre-register.

June 9th, 2024 at 10 AM

Columbine Park - Near Covered Arena - 2101 E Main St Rangely, CO

Entry Fee - $25

Registration starts at 10 AM

Judging starts at High Noon

Winners Announced at 2 PM

Call or text Roxie for more information (970) 628-5353