The Iron Cowgirl Competition (www.ironcowgirlevent.com) will be held Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23 at SomerStar Ranch at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin (715 Spring Street).
Iron Cowgirl is a high-energy competition that will test competitor’s strength, athleticism, courage, and skills as a horsewoman. Spectators are encouraged to come support the competitors and enjoy the many attractions available throughout the weekend, including live music, line dancing lessons, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beverages, camping and more.
This event promises thrilling competition and fun activities for spectators! Competition is limited to 50 cowgirls. The competitive events include bareback barrels, barrel racing, pennant race, pole bending, scudda ho, goat dressing, goat tying, rescue race, one-man sort and breakaway roping. Competitors select the events they want to compete in and points are awarded cumulatively. The cowgirl with the highest overall score will be crowned the “2015 Iron Cowgirl”.
There will be more than $10,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs to the top finishers.
Following the competitive events on Friday and Saturday nights, Rice Bull Riding Company presents Championship Bulls ‘n Barrel – where male and female top talent in bull riding and barrel racing compete for additional cash prizes.
The evening continues in Maggie’s Saloon with live country music after the competitions end. Friday night features Dirt Road Prophets and Saturday night features opener Johnny Tornado and headliner Andy Calhoun. Other event activities include line dancing lessons on Saturday with Line Dance Evolution, a drill team performance by the Apple River Riders Saddle Club, a petting zoo and pony rides. The Somerset Amphitheater campgrounds will be available for camping onsite.
Friday, August 21
9 am Gates Open
9 am Bareback Barrels
10 am Barrel Race
11 am Pennant Race
Noon Lunch Break
1 pm Pole Bending
3 pm Scudda Ho
7 pm Bulls ‘n Barrels
9 pm Music – Dirt Road Prophets
Saturday, August 22
9 am Gates Open
9 am Goat Dressing
10 am Goat Tying
11 am Rescue Race
Noon Apple River RidersSaddle Club
1 pm One Man Sort
2 pm Breakaway Roping
7 pm Bulls ‘n Barrels
9 pm Music – Johnny Tornado, Andy Calhoun
Sunday, August 23
9 am Cowboy Church- All welcome!
9 am Gates Open
10 am Final Round of all competitions
3 pm AWARDS
2 Iron Cowgirl Competition
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23
Time: Friday and Saturday, Gates Open at 9 am. Sunday, Gates Open at 10 am.
Live Music: Dirt Road Prophets, Johnny Tornado and Andy Calhoun
Parking: FREE Onsite Parking
Tickets: Daily – Fri, Sat, Sun: Advance: $17. Day of: $20.
Kids 11 and under enter FREE before 4 pm
Weekend Pass: $35 Advance Only
Camping: $20 per person (includes 2 nights).
Kids camp FREE. Max 6 people per site.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE at: www.ironcowgirlevents.com
Entertainment for All Ages: Bulls ‘n Barrels Championship Competition, Line Dancing, Live Music in the Saloon, Petting Zoo; Pony Rides, Games (mini golf, corn hole) & Delicious Food & Drinks Galore!
For more details, please visit www.ironcowgirlevent.com
ABOUT SOMERSET AMPHITHEATER
Somerset Amphitheater has been a favorite Midwest music venue since the late 80’s. Located
on the Apple River and less than 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, for years it has served as a
summer hub for music, camping and tubing for those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.
For more information, visit www.somersetamp.com.