Arts and Entertainment
August 16, 2023
From: Western DaysDressed Cowboys and Cowgirls will receive awards according to age categories. Friday evening will rouse the talent of local churches as they entertain with Gospel Music at the main stage located at the Wildhorse Park Gazebo, 1201 N. Mustang Road. Both Friday and Saturday night, the Mustang Round Up Club hosts an Open Rodeo at the Mustang Round Up Club Arena beginning at 8 pm. Bring family and friends out to witness the strong competition of the rodeo participants. The Open Rodeo is guaranteed to provide excitement and thrills to the every member in the audience.
Saturday is always chock-full of fun, beginning bright and early in the morning and running late into the night. The Kiwanis provide the community fuel for the day with their Annual Pancake Breakfast held at the Mustang United Methodist Church. Years of practice make them the best at cooking some delicious pancakes for everyone.
Once they are well fed, runners will meet at the Mustang High School Track to compete in the time-honored Western Stampede Run. Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in their age division run, ranging from elementary school to adult runners. Approximately 700 participants are expected to strap their running shoes on for this year’s race.
For those more inclined to travel by wheels than on foot, be sure to stop by the Stampede Car Show hosted by the Oklahoma Mustang Club. It is held at First Baptist Church, 928 N. Mustang Road. Registrations are accepted Saturday morning for both open and Mustang cars. Trophies are awarded Saturday afternoon for the best cars. The Western Days Shuttle will be running every thirty minutes between Wild Horse Park, and the Car Show.
The main attraction of the morning is the Western Days Parade. For a single morning each year, two miles of State Highway 152 is shut down for the parade with over 100 participants including local dignitaries, clubs, schools, and businesses. Costumes and floats are creative and colorful as each participant competes for one of the many trophies in different categories. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs out early to claim your seat along the route for the best view of the parade entries!
Following the parade is a fun filled day, bursting with Entertainment provided by local talent and a Pet Show, as well as unique shopping opportunities from the arts and crafts Vendor and Business Booths. Activities at Wildhorse Park also include OKC Thunderbolt Fan Experience, Knockerball, a dunking booth and more! Don’t worry if the energy from the pancakes is wearing off, a variety of delicious food is always available from the many food vendors!
The Western Days Committee welcomes anyone with a civic and volunteer spirit to assist with planning to ensure the event occurs without a glitch. Contact the Chamber Office to discover which committee opportunity best suits your interest. Applications for all Western Days events and a schedule of events are available on the Mustang Chamber Website: Mustang Chamber of Commerce and are also available from the Chamber Office.
Schedule:
Friday, September 8th
10:00 am - Storefront Decorating Contest
Sponsored by: fish window cleaning
2:00 pm - Coloring Contest Judging
Sponsored by: all america bank, bronco towing, city national bank, papa murphy's, playbox indoor playland
5:00 - 9:00 pm - Food Trucks & Vendors
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Chili Cook-Off
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road
Sponsored by: first national bank & trust
6:30 pm - Best Dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl Contest
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road,
Entertainment stage
Sponsored by: ko realty, coldwell banker select
7:00 pm - 43rd Annual Western Stampede 5k
Wild horse park, 1201 n. Mustang rd, mustang
Sponsored by: mustang pacesetters booster club
7:15 pm - Gospel Music
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road,
Entertainment stage
Sponsored by: swadley’s bar-b-q and integris canadian valley hospital
8:00 pm - Mustang Round-up Club ipra Rodeo
Mustang arena
Sponsored by: mustang round-up club
Saturday, September 9th
6:30 - 10:30 am - Pancake Breakfast
211 w. Hwy. 152, mustang methodist church
Sponsored by: mustang kiwanis
7:00 am - 43rd Annual Western Stampede
Middle school mile
7:30 am - Western Stampede Intermediate
School mile
8:00 am - Western Days Elementary SCHOOL miles
Mustang high school track
Sponsored by: mustang pacesetters booster club
8:00 - 10:00 am - Stampede Car Show
Registration
1201 n. Mustang road,wild horse park
Sponsored by: oklahoma mustang club
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Western Days Art Show
1201 n. Mustang road
Sponsored by: mustang arts council & melissa marschall, realtor
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Food & Vendor Booths
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road
Sponsored by: mustang chamber of commerce
9:15 am - Parade Line-up
Hwy. 152 & hwy. 92, security solutions
9:40 am - Central District Square Dancers
Parade grandstand.
Sponsored by: communication federal credit union and craig & streight orthodontics
10:00 am - Parade
Sponsored by: gentry service & ko realty team / coldwell banker select
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm (on the hour) – Guthriegunfighters
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road, near the gazebo
Sponsored by: paul rosino for senate 2024 and communication federal credit union
All afternoon - Free Entertainment
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road,
Entertainment stage
Sponsored by: swadley’s bar-b-q and integris canadian valley hospital
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Chuck Wagon Round-up
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road, near
Wild horse gardens
Sponsored by: main edge realty
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Free Covered Wagon Rides
Wild horse park. 1201 n. Mustang road.
Sponsored by: paulette statler, luxury real estate
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Wayne Cantwell
Cowboy Storyteller and strolling violinist
Wild Horse Park. 1201 n. Mustang road, near the chuck wagons
Sponsored by: bancfirst
2:00 pm - Pet Show.
Mustang dog park, south of the duck pond
Sponsored by: midfirst bank
3:00 pm - Stampede Car Show Trophies & Awards
1201 n. Mustang rd., wild horse park
Sponsored by: oklahoma mustang club
8:00 pm - Mustang Round-up Club IPRA Rodeo
Mustang arena
Sponsored by: mustang round-up club
Date: September 8th & 9th, 2023
Venue: Various venues
For more info https://www.mustangwesterndays.com/