EVENT INFO for Cowboys
CONCLUDED EVENTS in 2003
RODEO
Oct 11(Sat) - 12(Sun), 2003
3nd Annual Osaka Stampede Rodeo WEB SITE
Okinawa Bull Riding Association will hold a big Rodeo, Bull Riding Competition in Osaka, Japan. They are only association having REAL bull riding in Japan. It is a rare chance to watch REAL bull riding in Japan. You can't miss it. They'll have a party on Saturday night.
 
Bull Riding
WHEN: Oct 11(Sat) - 12(Sun), 2003 OPEN 2:00pm START 3:00pm - 6:00pm
PRICE: ¥1,500 each day (¥2,000 for 2days)
  
Country Music & Dance Party
WHEN: Oct 11(Sat), 2003 START 7:00pm -
APPEARING : WILD HORESE SURVIVAL
PRICE: Male ¥1,500 / Female ¥1,000  including Free food without drinks
  
WHERE: Rody's Stable (0720-69-0035) [MAP] 1981-3 Tatsuma, Daitou-shi, Osaka, JAPAN
SPONSER: Okinanawa Bull Riding Association
COUNTRY
Oct 19 (Sun), 2003
15th Country Gold WEB SITE (Japanese) (English)
The largest country music festival in Japan. They hold it in every Octobar. Many country musicians from overseas. More than 10 thousands people will come to enjoy. It is also important as a place to get freinds who like country music and cowboy stuff.
 
WHEN: Oct 19 (Sun), 2003 OPEN 9:00am START 11:00pm - 6:30pm
WHERE: Aspecta (Green pier Minami-Aso) (TEL 09676-7-1161/ Kumamoto, Japan)
APPEARING : BRAD PAISLEY, RICOCHET, THE STEVENS SISTERS, Riders In The Sky, BR549, CHARLIE & CANONBALLS
PRICE: ¥7,000 (¥6,000 in advance)
CONTACT: Country Gold Information (096-359-2735)
RODEO
Dec 5 (Fri) - 14 (Sun), 2003
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR)
WEB SITE
The annual apex of the season in Las Vegas that will decide the champions of the sport.  The top 15 money winning cowboys of this year from each event will compete for 10 days for the greatest honor for a cowboy, the crown of World Champion.  All seats are reserved, and already sold out, but you can still purchase them through a ticket or travel agency.  Cost is about $250 per seat in Plaza.
During the duration of the event, thousands of western related shops will open displays at the convention site, and it would take you several days to see them all.  Also, big name country artists will be in concert at many of the hotels in Las Vegas as well.
 
WHEN: DEC 5 (Fri) - 14 (Sun), 2003  6:45pm - 9:30pm
WHERE: Tohmas & Mac Center, Las Vegas, NV; USA
COUNTRY MUSIC, COUNTRY DANCE
Sep 19 (Fri), 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun), 2003
COUNTRY DANCE
STOMPIN' PARTY with Barry & Dari Anne Amato from Nashville
Dance! with great music players and great instructor, Barry & Dari Anne Amato from Nashville!!
 
WHEN: Sep 19 (Fri), 2003
WHERE: Kitazato Town Hall TEL (03) 5478-8006 Tokyo
           3:00pm - 5:00pm WORKSHOP (OPEN 2:30pm)
           5:30pm - 8:30pm LIVE PARTY + SHOWCASE (OPEN 5:15pm)
APPEARING: Isakatikazo (featuring Takashi Ozaki)
PRICE: WORKSHOP = ¥3,000, PARTY = ¥5,000 (including snack and drink)
           WORKSHOP + PARTY = ¥7,000, 19(Fri) + 20(Sat) = ¥3,000
SPONSOR: Buanas Cincenta Production
 
WHEN: Sep 20 (Sat), 2003
WHERE: Omori Bellport TEL (03) 5753-2811 Tokyo
           3:30pm - 5:30pm WORKSHOP (OPEN 3:00pm)
           6:30pm - 9:30pm LIVE PARTY + Showcase (OPEN 6:00pm)
APPEARING: Isakatikazo (featuring Takashi Ozaki), ON THE BORDER
PRICE: WORKSHOP = ¥3,000, PARTY = ¥5,000 (including snack and drink)
           WORKSHOP + PARTY = ¥7,000, 19(Fri) + 20(Sat) = ¥3,000
SPONSOR: Buanas Cincenta Production
 
WHEN: Sep 21 (Sun), 2003
WHERE: Sendai Bar Isn't It TEL (022) 262-0901 Miyagi
           2:00pm - WORKSHOP
           7:00pm - LIVE PARTY
APPEARING: Isakatikazo (featuring Takashi Ozaki), ROUTE66
PRICE: WORKSHOP = ¥3,000, PARTY = ¥6,000
SPONSOR: American Dance Ranch TEL (022) 262-0901
 
CONTACT: Rocos Music TEL (03) 3712-9709
SUPPORTER: Dancing Appaloosa, Crazy feet Tokyo, Dancin' Texas, American Dance Ranch (Japanese)
Country music, Country Dance, Horseback Riding
Sep 21 (Sun), 2003
4th Annual Western Picnic In Sahoro WEB SITE (Japanese)
Country music and dance. Horseshoe, Fast Draw, shopping.
Horse Trail (22th 11:00am - 3:00pm)
 
WHEN: Sep 21 (Sun) 12:00pm - 10:00pm
WHERE: Western Village Sahoro Phone: (01566) 4-4111, Hokkaido, Japan
PRICE: Free
RODEO
Jul 18 (Fri) - 27 (Sun), 2003
Cheyenne Fronteir Days (CFD) WEB SITE
One of a bigget rodeo in USA. You can enjoy the parade with frontier days.
 
WHEN: Jul 18 (Fri) - 27 (Sun)
WHERE: Cheyenne, USA
HORSESHOW
Jul 26 (Sat) - 27(Sun), 2003
13th Annual Yatsugatake Horse Show
 
WHEN: July 26(Sat) - 27(Sun) 2003  8:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Yamanashi Equestrian Arena (Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, Japan)
COUNTRY MUSIC
Jul 20 (Sun), 2003
MARRY Summer Live
 
WHEN: Jul 20(Sun), 2003 OPEN: 1:00pm  START 2:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE: Marry Western Shop (658 Ikeda, Munakata-shi, Fukuoka-ken, JAPAN)
APPEARING: Willy Kusuyama
PRICE: ¥5,000 (including food)
CONTACT: Marry Western Shop (TEL&FAX: 0940-34-6077)
COUNTRY MUSIC, COUNTRY DANCE, GUN PLAY, ROPING
Jul 20 (Sun), 2003
Western Legend & Country Dance Expo WEB SITE (Japanese)
 
WHEN: Jul 20(Sun), 2003 OPEN: 12:50pm  START 1:00pm - 20:30pm
WHERE: Yomiuri Bunka Hall (TEL 06-6833-5032) Osaka, Japan
APPEARING: On The Border
PRICE: ¥3,000 (¥2,500 in advance)
CONTACT: Western Legend & Country Dnace Expo committee (TEL 06-6444-0331)
RODEO
Jul 4 (Fri) - 13 (Sun), 2003
Calgary Stampede WEB SITE
A bigget rodeo in Canada. Stage coach racing is faous and great. You can see many cowboys and cowgirls everywhere in Calgary.
 
WHEN: Jul 4 (Fri) - 13 (Sun), 2003
WHERE: Calgary, Canada
Painting
April 24 (Thu) - May 25 (Sun), 2003
Bernard Fuchs Encore Exhibition
Enjoy splendid works of American master painter who has been producing wide variety of modern impressionistic works throughout more than 40 years career. This exhibition is going to show Bernard Fuchs' dynamic new works which represent American culture and history as well as impressionistic images of Italy which depict light and shadow in a superb way.
 
WHEN:: April 24th (THU) - May 25th (SUN), 2003
Till 17:00 on Saturday, Sunday and holiday,
Closed on May 5th (SUN) and 18th (SUN)
Time: 11:00-19:00 (Till 18:00 on the last day)
WHERE: Daikanyama The Obsession Gallery (Japan)
(3 minutes walk from Daikanyama station, Inside Hillside Terrace)
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: Art Obsession: Tel; 03-5489-3686 Email; info@art-obsession.co.jp
COUNTRY, FAST DRAW and more
May 24 (Sat) - 25 (Sun), 2003
2nd annual Country Jamboree in Hirugano WEB SITE (Japanese)
Country live music, country dancing, western fashion show, horseback riding, fast draw,
 horseshoe drawing and more! Country music singer, Rachel Sedacca will come!!
 
WHEN: May 24 (Sat) - 25 (Sun), 2003 / 17th: 6:00 - Party, 18th: 10:00am - 6:00pm
WHERE: Hirugano Kougen Skiing ground, Takasu-mura, Gujyou-gun, Gifuken, JAPAN
PRICE: ¥2,500 (¥2,000 in advance) for 18th (¥3,000 in advance for both days)
FAIR
May 24 (Sat) - 25 (Sun), 2003
Kiyosato Develop Memorial Fair " John Deer & Western Fair" WEB SITE (Japanese)
John Deer, American Tractor is important for developing Kiyosato. This is a festival of 'John Deer' with western events, Fast draw by Pale Riders, Country Dancing by Natsuko Grace & Dancin' Texas, Rodeo with Mach Bull, Trick roping by Rody Hasegawa & Neizan Sasaki, Western apparel shop, Pony ride, Riding John Deer and more.
 
WHEN: May 24 (Sat) - 25 (Sun), 2003, 10:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Green Garden, Moeginomura, Yatsugatake Kiyosato Kougen, Yamanashi
SPONSOR: Moeginomura Inc.
CONTACT:Blue Pub Restaurant ROCK (0551-48-2521)
COUNTRY
Mar 29 (Sat), 2003
JCMA Country friendship party WEB SITE (Japanese)
Japan Country Music Association holds this party once in a year exchanging information. Non-member welcome, too. Report of today's country, country live music and country dance and more.
 
WHEN: Mar 29 (Sat), 2003 Open: 6:00pm Start 6:30pm - 9F00pm
WHERE: BLACK IN TOWN (03-3353-4655) Japan WEB SITE (Japanese)
PRICE: ¥6,000 including buffet foods and drinks
CONTACT:JCMA 03-3796-6730 FAX: 03-3796-2952
RODEO
Feb 25 (Tue) - Mar 16 (Sun), 2003
Houston Live Stock Show & Rodeo WEB SITE
A Big rodeo in Houston, USA.
 
WHEN: Feb 25 (Tue) - Mar 16 (Sun), 2003
WHERE: Houston, Texas, USA
RODEO
Feb 15 (Sat) - 16 (Sun), 2003
OBRA All Japan Finals Rodeo WEB SITE
Real Bull Riding in JAPAN! This is the Finals of rodeo by Okinawa Bull Riding Association in Japan! Top 8 members will compete there in last year.
 
WHEN: Feb 15 (Sat) - 16 (Sun), 2003 / 3:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE: Western World (Okinawa, JAPAN)
CONTACT: Okinawa Bull Riding Association
COUTRY
Feb 16 (Sun), 2003
LIVE in AOYAMA '03
Tony Nakamura, Country World WEB SITE (Japanese)
Tony Nakamura's country music live at Honda show room.
 
WHEN: Feb 15 (Sat) - 16 (Sun), 2003 / 3:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE: Honda Welcom Plaza Aoyama (1F Honda Aoyama Bldg. 2-1-1 Minamiaoyama, Minatoku, Tokyo)
APPEARING : Tony Nakamura with The Rodeo Clown
CONTACT: Honda Welcom Plaza Aoyama TEL 03-3423-4118
PRICE: Free

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