Heritage Gather Festival

Showcasing Indigenous Culture and Western Heritage

The Dunmore Equestrian Society partnering with Rugged Rodeo Inc. is thrilled to present The Heritage Gather 2023!

The Heritage Gather is an inclusive event showcasing Indigenous Culture & Western Heritage. The weekend showcases Open Rodeo, featuring all major events under the lights, Ranch Scramble, Ranch Bronc Riding, Kids Rodeo and Ranch Scramble, Breakaway Roping Jackpot, Bison Riding Trick Roper, Heavy Horse Chore Team demo, Powwow and Indian Relay Race demos, Live Bands, and Cabarets.

The goal is to create an exceptional event attracting contestants and spectators to our community. The Heritage Gather is the product of a number of different groups coming together to create a safe, family oriented event that provides a venue for fellowship, learning and appreciation of our amazing heritage. 

Schedule of Events

Food Trucks: Fryer Tuck, Whippletree Chuckwagon Food Truck, and Kiwanis Food Truck 

Friday

Beer Garden opens at 2:00 pm

3:00 - Ranch Scramble - Open & Youth (Limit 15 Open, 5 Youth)

6:00 - Indian Relay Races Demo

7:00 - Open Rodeo

10:00 - Live Band "Phoenix"

Saturday

8:00 - Open Rodeo Slack

Beer Garden opens at 12:00 pm

1:00 - Heavy Horse Chore Team Demonstration

        -Pow Wow Demonstration 

        -Buffalo Rider Entertainment

3:00 - Ranch Scramble - Open & Youth  (Limit 20 Open, 5 Youth)

6:00 - Indian Relay Race Demos

7:00 - Open Rodeo

10:00 - Live Band  "Mahoney"

Vintage Rope Making Demo for kids 

Sunday

9:00 - Breakaway Jackpot

1:00 - Bison Rider Entertainment

1:30 - Kids Rodeo/Ranch Scramble

Vintage Rope Making Demonstration for Kids

Mutton Bustin

Find out more about the festival at dunmoreequestrian.com 

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