cowboy hat

Whether you’re watching live music under the hot sun at Austin City Limits or working hard all day out on the ranch, a Stetson hat is key. It’s no secret that cowboy hats are a western wear essential — they can act as fans, shield you from the sun and rain and, in a pinch, [...]

This morning, CBS’ The Early Show reunited cast members from Dallas, an extremely popular television program that aired for 14  years starting in April of 1978. And much to the delight of Dallas fans, Larry Hagman — the actor who played oil magnate J.R. Ewing on the show — wore a cowboy hat, just as [...]

Each year, people come from far and wide to visit the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas. Carnival rides, corn dogs, live music, games, livestock auctions — it’s a great time for kids and adults. If you’ve been, you know doubt remember Big Tex, the fair’s mascot who greets you with a “Howdy!” [...]

J.R. Simplot’s cowboy hat has finally been returned to his family, nine months after it was stolen from a floral arrangement set up at Qwest Arena after Simplot passed away. The cowboy hat was a symbol of J.R. Simplot, who had worn it for about 25 years, so his family was absolutely thrilled to get [...]

This weekend it’s time again for the Austin City Limits Festival, better known as ACL Fest, an annual music festival here in Austin, Texas. And while last year’s festival line-up was one that many thought couldn’t be topped, it seems they have indeed topped it. Big names like Beck, Foo Fighters, Robert Earl Keen, Blues [...]

Calgary Stampede is here! Calgary Stampede is here! The Calgary Stampede has arrived. It is by far the biggest 10 days in Canada, well at least as far as rodeo enthusiasts and the city of Calgary are concerned. The annual Calgary Stampede turns downtown Calgary into one big salute to the cowboy. You will find [...]

N@ked Cowboy and the Blue M&M N@ked Cowboy Sues M&M’s.  That almost sounds like a title to a comedy film, except it is an actual story. New York City’s famous “N@ked Cowboy” has filed suit against Mars Corporation, the maker of M&M’s.  The N@ked Cowboy, also known as Robert Burke, is claiming trademark infringement by [...]

Summer Camp for Summer Break Summer Camp is the perfect way for you little cowboys and cowgirls to spend all that free time during their favorite break … summer break. There are several cowboy and cowgirl summer camps throughout the country. One of the cowboy summer camps that we know about isn’t too far down [...]

Cutting Horse Adds Spice to CEO Life There was an article in Fortune Small Business Magazine today about a woman who is CEO by day and a Rodeo Queen by night. Yes, you are reading this correctly. According to the article, Anita Lind Janssen spends her days as CEO of a company that handles asset [...]

Cowboy Museum’s Annual Memorial Day Event The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, located in Oklahoma City, will be celebrating its 18th Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children’s Cowboy Festival this Memorial Day weekend. The festival will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th. Dressing like [...]