About us

From Annie Oakley’s legendary sharpshooting performances at Madison Square Garden, to Bertha (Kaepernik) Blancett’s gravity-defying bronc riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days, American cowgirls have blazed a path for women of the West, cementing their influential and essential roles. Through them, the West was won, and they helped carve out a life filled with the values central to Western culture. From ranches to rodeo arenas, and running businesses to families, modern-day cowgirls continue to thrive, living by the pillars of empowerment, individualism and tenacity.

The Cowgirl Gathering is a celebration in the heart of Fort Worth, designed to showcase and connect inspirational women from all walks of life who embody the spirit of the American cowgirl. Whether you are a competitor, a corporate cowgirl, a life-long rancher or simply want to experience a spark of that cowgirl essence, the Cowgirl Gathering is your event. We bring cowgirls together to celebrate where we’ve come from, what we’ve accomplished where we’re going and how to inspire the next generation to keep that cowgirl spirit alive.

It’s heart and soul that makes a cowgirl who she is—determined, steadfast and ready to take on the world. We invite you to honor those qualities alongside us at our annual Cowgirl Gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards each May.