Round up the family and head to the Flint Hills Discovery Center for National Day of the Cowboy, an annual celebration honoring the history, heritage, and culture of the American West. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There’s something for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages to enjoy! 
Activities
- Roping
- Wood block branding
- Horse drawn carriage rides (10:30 am to 1:30 pm – weather permitting)
- Western style photo ops
- Autographs and photos with Faith Roten, Miss Rodeo K-State 2026 (10 am to 12 pm)
- Kids’ crafts and games
- Make your own piece of rope using natural fibers with twisting and spinning techniques!
- Wagon wheel puzzle
- Horseshoes
- Slingshot
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Felt wall
- Ear tag brands
- Clothespin cattle
- Proclamation reading by the mayor at 10 am
- Cowboy poetry readings at 10:30 am with an introduction from Cowboy Poet Lariat Ron Wilson
- and more!
Cost
Regular admission rates apply. All activities are included with admission. Eligible Kansas families can use the Sunflower Summer app.
Important Information
The first 300 children in attendance will receive a hat courtesy of Vanderbilt’s and Ariat.
TrendZ will be selling drinks and Texas Roadhouse will be selling food outside the Discovery Center.
For more information, visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.
