The Cowgirl: National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame

49th Annual Induction Luncheon & Ceremony
2025-11-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The National Cowgirl Museum’s 49th Annual Induction Luncheon & Ceremony presented by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo will welcome four remarkable women to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame on Tuesday, November 18, at Dickies Arena .
Individual Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE. CLICK HERE to buy online now!
Check back soon for more event details…
Featured Artwork: Lynda Lanker, Heidi Redd, 1998. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Collection.

Cowgirl Christmas
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00
4th Annual Cowgirl Christmas
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This festive community event is a must-attend for the whole family and open to the public! Enjoy a day at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame filled with holiday cheer, including:

FREE Museum Admission (ALL DAY): Explore our world-class Museum exhibits highlighting the incredible stories of groundbreaking cowgirls and Western women – free of charge for the entire day.
Vendor Shopping (ALL DAY): Browse a variety of gifts, apparel, and more from local vendors. Find the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones or yourself!
North Pole Village (ALL DAY): Keep the little ones entertained with fun, holiday-themed crafts and games PLUS more festive surprises in store!

SPECIAL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:

10AM—1PM Sip ‘n Shop with Complimentary Mimosas (Limited availability, while supplies last. Must be 21 years or older.)
Live Music featuring performance by Michael Mangrum (guitar) and Sindy Gutierrez (vocals)
11AM—2PM Magdalenas Food Truck (Food and drinks available for purchase)
1—3PM Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Capture cherished memories with a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus for a complimentary keepsake photo.
2025 Cowgirl Christmas Vendors:

Belinda’s Cork Crafts
Crunchy Girl Granola
Cowpuncher Coffee
Desert Rose at The Cowgirl
Houston Armstrong Designs
Judy’s Server
Overall Fun Children’s Boutique
Tiny Knots Co.
Tres Chicas Jewelry
Wood Crafts by Carol

PLUS MORE TO COME!!!
For additional information about this event, please contact Jennifer LeGrand, Director of Special Events, at jlegrand@cowgirl.net.

Cowgirl U Rodeo Cookie Decorating
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00
SOLD OUT
It’s almost time to RODEO in Fort Worth, Y’all!
Join us for a fun and festive rodeo-themed cookie decorating workshop at The Cowgirl on Saturday, January 10, from 2–4 PM!
Learn tips and tricks for creating beautifully decorated cookies from the one and only Inez Rodriguez, owner of Royal Kneads. Whether this is your first rodeo or you’re a seasoned pro, this step-by-step workshop is perfect for all skill levels.
🎟 Tickets are $50 per person and include:

All cookie decorating supplies
Complimentary drinks
Light bites

2nd Annual Día de la Charra
2026-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
What: National Cowgirl Museum’s 2nd Annual Día de la Charra
Where: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy Street 76107
When: March 7, 2026, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Who: All are welcome!

Come view the exhibition “Soldaderas to Amazonas, Escaramuza Charras” and enjoy a day at The Cowgirl filled with vibrant energy, community, and tradition! There will be crafts and activities for kids, escaramuza-themed lotería with prizes, a 360° photobooth, delicious eats from the Salmark BBQ food truck, and more!

Special thanks to our community partners: Visita Fort Worth and Artes de la Rosa.

Leather Bracelet Jewelry
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
SOLD OUT!
Join The Cowgirl Saturday, March 14, from 2–4 PM for an exclusive Cowgirl U Workshop celebrating the art of leather jewelry design. This creative, hands-on experience invites you to craft a stunning, one-of-a-kind leather bracelet alongside respected local leather artisans Ashlee and Kyle Cowan of Houston Armstrong Designs.
Inspired by classic Western craftsmanship and modern cowgirl style, this workshop welcomes all skill levels—from first-time makers to seasoned hands. Participants will work with premium leathers, receive expert guidance, and enjoy thoughtful finishing touches throughout. Tickets are $50 per person and include all bracelet materials, along with complimentary drinks and light bites for a beautifully crafted afternoon of leather artistry and design.
Cowgirl U Workshop tickets can be purchased here.
Please note that because Cowgirl U Workshop costs are committed in advance, tickets are final and nonrefundable. If you’re unable to attend, you may choose to convert your ticket purchase into a tax-deductible donation by notifying us in writing before the event. We’re happy to provide a donation receipt upon request. For additional information, please contact Jennifer LeGrand, Director of Special Events, at jlegrand@cowgirl.net.

Paws Up Spring Roundup
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19
Boots, Bonding, and Big Sky Sunsets

This spring, the cowgirls are coming to town—and you’re invited along for the ride. At the annual Cowgirl Round-up, you’ll spend your days riding alongside some amazing Cowgirl Hall of Famers—brushing up on your horsewomanship, participating in exhilarating cattle drives, and enjoying interactive demonstrations and workshops. At night, you’ll relive your adventures as you shoot the breeze around a roaring campfire. And it will all be peppered with exceptional chef-prepared cuisine. Trust the women who come year after year for this unforgettable cowgirl experience: exhaustion never felt so good.

RESERVE YOUR STAY

APRIL 16-19, 2026. Spring Cowgirl Package

Inclusive rates starting at: $3,115 per person
CALL (800) 210-6445
Rate for three nights including tax and resort fee, based on one adult staying in a bedroom suite. Valid with a three-night minimum stay from April 16-19, 2026. Space is limited to the first 60 women who register (18 and older).

Cowgirl Spring Roundup Honorees

Cheryl Cody | 2025 Cowgirl Honoree
Cody is a longtime leader in the equine industry and founder of Pro Management, Inc., having managed many of the sport’s premier reining and reined cow horse events, including major national championships, the 2018 World Equestrian Games reining, and The Run For A Million in 2025. An award-winning writer, photographer, former WNFR qualifier, and co-founder of the nonprofit Rein In Cancer, she has also co-authored bestselling books, contributed widely to western performance media, and continued to earn competitive titles in the arena.

Kaila Mussell | 2024 Cowgirl Honoree
Mussell, a Canadian-born rodeo athlete, began her career in barrel racing, steer riding, and professional trick riding before breaking barriers as a saddle bronc rider. In 2002, she became the first woman to win a PRCA-sanctioned saddle bronc riding event and the first to earn professional status in the discipline through the PRCA and CPRA.

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras | 2023 Cowgirl Honoree
Gladys Roldán-de-Moras, born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, is an acclaimed painter whose work highlights Spanish and Latino culture and is held in major public and private collections across the U.S. and Mexico. Her award-winning art has been widely published and includes the prestigious 2023 Frederic Remington Painting Award at the Prix de West Invitational.

What’s Included

Three nights of accommodations in a private suite
All daily meals, non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of beer, wine, and spirits
Workshops with the honorees of the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Round-trip transportation service from/to Missoula International Airport
Use of luxury Lexus SUV on property
One trail ride activity and one cattle drive

Click here to learn more about Paws Up

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Paws Up Montana believes in the adventure of free-spirited women everywhere, which is why we’ve teamed up with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame for our Cowgirl Roundup events. Come ride and dine alongside Cowgirl Hall of Famers, who “exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West.

Cinco In The District
2026-04-26 12:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Mexican American art and culture at Cinco in the District! This event is presented by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in collaboration with the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, the Cattle Raisers Museum, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Cinco in the District offers a lively celebration featuring an array of attractions and activities. Guests can expect mouthwatering food-truck fare, talented vendors, and captivating live entertainment like Mariachis, fashion shows, ballet folklorico performances and more.

Painting on the Plaza
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, May 17 @ 2-4pm
Painting on the Plaza
The Cowgirl invites you to participate in COWGIRL COLORS: A Community Canvas, a large-scale community art installation celebrating the spirit, history, and diversity of Cowgirls. The installation will appear on a temporary wall on Harley Avenue, south of the Museum, and will feature the word “COWGIRL” in bold, 5-foot letters composed of individual 8” x 8” wood panels painted by members of the community, just like you.

Participation is FREE and painting supplies (brushes, acrylic paint, stencils and wood panels) will be provided at no additional charge.

Each panel must connect in some way to cowgirls or cowgirl life, which may include (but is not limited to):

Women riders and athletes
Ranching and working cowgirls
Rodeo, horses, and western traditions
Strength, resilience, independence, and community
Historical or contemporary interpretations of cowgirl life

Both realistic and abstract designs are welcome, as long as the connection to the theme is clear. In addition, artwork must be welcoming and family friendly for all ages; The Cowgirl reserves the right to exclude any panel that is deemed inappropriate. Limit 1 panel per person, while supplies last.
To learn more, contact Jennifer LeGrand, Director of Special Events, at jlegrand@cowgirl.net.

Trick or Trot
2026-10-10 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11 am to 2 pm
🤠🎃 Trick or Trot is Back! 🎃🤠
Join us for the 4th Annual Trick or Trot on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 am – 2 pm in the Cowgirl Plaza at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public and full of Halloween fun!
✨ Event Highlights:
• FREE Cowgirl Museum admission
• Live music
• Kids’ games and crafts
• Face painting
• Candy stations
• Food and drinks available for purchase
👻 Costume Contest – Noon
Show off your Halloween spirit for a chance to win prizes! Our special guest judges will award winners in these fun categories:
• Best Dressed Individual
• Best Dressed Group
• Best Dressed Pet
• Most Spooky
• Most Funny
• Most Creative
Grab your family and friends, wear your best costume, and join us for a spook-tacular afternoon at The Cowgirl!
For more information, contact Jennifer LeGrand at jlegrand@cowgirl.net.

Cowgirl Christmas
2026-12-05 10:00 - 17:00
Save the Date for the 5th Annual Cowgirl Christmas!
Saturday, December 10, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Get ready to kick up your boots and celebrate the season Cowgirl-style! Enjoy a day full of holiday cheer, local shopping, and family fun—all with FREE Museum admission!
✨ Highlights Include:

Vendor Shopping – Find unique gifts, local crafts, apparel, and more!
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus – Capture a complimentary keepsake photo.
North Pole Village – Crafts, games, and surprises for the little ones!
Sip ’n Shop – Complimentary mimosas for guests 21+ (while supplies last).
Live Music , Food Truck, and MORE!

Mark your calendars and join us for a day full of holiday sparkle, Western charm, and community spirit!
For more information, please contact Jennifer LeGrand, Director of Special Events at jlegrand@cowgirl.net
