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Fair's Fair
IT'S NOT JUST A TEXAS-SIZE FAIR; it's the largest state fair in the world, and has been ever since it was launched in 1886. From the beginning, its founders, eight Dallas businessmen with not only money but also vision aplenty, were determined to make the State Fair of Texas an eye-popping, jaw-dropping marvel. They succeeded admirably, and their successors haven't let them down. The fair still boggles the mind and dazzles the senses. It takes up every bit of the 277 acres of Fair Park, the handsome, manicured grounds that grew from eighty acres of soggy, "hog wallow prairie," as it was once referred to by its own directors.
And indeed, the word "fair" is hardly a fair description of the event. It includes the clamorous, colorful midway, where, for three weeks a year, carnival rides beckon to kids and grown-ups alike, spinning and dipping and sailing. They have ranged from basic bumper cars to the late lamented Comet roller coaster to the Texas Star Ferris wheel, an enduring favorite (it was introduced in 1985) that lifts fairgoers 212 feet, 6 inches into the air for a panoramic view of Big D. Better wait till after those stomach-churning rides to sample the fair's famed junk food, such as Belgian waffles; nut-crusted, chocolate-covered ice cream cones; and the number one pick for more than half a century, the corny dog.
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| Red Star Riggings Has A New Felt Hat Line!
From her childhood in Texas to her travels around the world, her heart has remained true to the old west. She easily reflects on her memories of her first horse, the love of old western movies, that first pair of chaps and spurs, the western dances, and trail rides - but it is her passion for a unique western hat that she has hitched her star to.
Her creativity continues to emerge in exciting color and texture combinations not used before in the western hat market. Her designs include cowhide, tooled leather, ostrich, alligator, hot iron brands, beads, conchos, crystals, and special techniques not seen anywhere before. Michelle loves to custom design hats - with personal brands - even using horse hair from the owners horses in the design. Each hat is a work of western art.
So whether it is cow work on the open range, a trail ride, or star performance in the arena or on stage - Michelle Crite's new Red Star Riggings hat designs will truly get you notoriety. Cowboys are known by the hats they wear. Be real - be a star in Red Star Riggings by Michelle Crite.
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News
EquiMedic USA is having it's first Fall Clearance Sale on several of their kits! It's never too early to be prepared!
Diamond 57 Boot Purses has been hard a work with new purses and photo shoots! Fun, exciting and lots of cowgirl attitude! New purses will by posted by the end of the week of Sept 29th. Do you have your special boots you'd like to have made into a purse? Lickity split! They can do that for you! Just give them a holler!
Barranada Shirt and Garment Company gave The Western Vault a preview of whole Fall line! Keep an eye out for them!
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Upcoming Events
Check out the following events that are comin' up in the next few weeks, as well as the entire event calendar at The Western Vault. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendars to make it out to one of these great events!
September 23-29 - Bar W Guest Ranch - Cowgirl Up Week
Whitefish, Montana
September 27-30- Cowhide Western Furniture -First Monday Trade Days
Canton, TX
September 28-October 21 - Texas State Fair
Dallas, TX
September 29 - Pinto Ranch - Classic Western Trunk Show featuring Filson, Stubbs Collection and 34 Heritage
Dallas, TX
September 30 - October 6 - Bar W Guest Ranch- Adults Only Week
Whitefish, Montana
October 4-7 - Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering-Durango, Colorado
durangocowboygathering.org
October 14-20- Bar W Guest Ranch - Photography Week
Whitefish, Montana
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