The National Day of the American Cowboy lands each year on the fourth Saturday of July. In a city like Norco, this means summer fun, of course! For 2019, the City of Norco is hosting a celebration on Saturday, July 27 at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center at Ingalls Park, off Crestview Drive.

How to Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy

So, what do you do if you’re not a cowboy or cowgirl? You can still celebrate! According to NationalDayCalendar.com, suggested ways to observe this day include celebrating with a friend or acquaintance that’s a cowboy, watching a Western movie or reading a Western novel, or attending a rodeo or cowboy-themed event.

Norco’s Celebration Is Fun for All

Norco’s celebration at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center is fun for all. Free admission opens at 8am, but note that there is a $5 per car parking fee. At 9am, there’s a grand opening celebration to kick off the festivities. Family activities will be available, including a boot scramble, stick horse races, and pee wee barrels, and much more.

For the more serious competitors, events begin at 10am and include an obstacle course, barrels, calf ribbon, speed barrels, mule races, ribbon race, poles one, and wagon race.

Riders are encouraged to register for events, and please note that contestants should enter via Gate 7. Everyone else enters through Gate 1.

Stop By the Field House Later On

Whether you stay for the morning or the whole day, you’ll be ready to relax when you’re through. Whether you’re celebrating victories won or chilling out after a little too much family fun, come check us out at The Field House Restaurant. Our chef-driven menu is sure to please, as will our full bar.