This Saturday, the National Day of the Cowboy will ride into town and the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum has a big day planned for the community recognizing many facets of rodeo life.
The day will kick off from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum with inductions into the Living Legends Hall of Fame where Agriculture Commissioner and World Champion Calf Roper Sid Miller and World Champion Bullrider Ty Murray will both be inducted.
As an 8th generation farmer and rancher, Miller is not only the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), but is also a recognized rodeo cowboy who holds 12 world championship titles.
Born in De Leon, in Comanche County, in September 1955, Miller graduated with honors from Tarleton State University in Stephenville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Ag Education.
He is a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Associated General Contractors of America, American Quarter Horse Association, and the American Nursery and Landscape Association, and still raises quarter horses.
Murray is a well-known former professional rodeo cowboy who competed in bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. He won nine world championships in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association – seven in the all-around and two in bullriding.
Murray is currently a commentator for the PBR on CBS after retiring in 2002.
Admission to the event is $10 per person which goes to aid the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum. There are limited tickets available due to space constraints.
“We need to recognize our local living legends. It’s about keeping Erath County alive as well as the whole state,” organizer Rick Taylor said.
The museum is located at 118 W. Blackjack Street. Tickets can be secured by stopping by the museum or calling Rick Taylor.
The rest of the day’s activities will be held at the Dublin City Park located on Highland Avenue.
“Something different in the world of rodeo is represented throughout the day,” Taylor said.
Activities and entertainment throughout the day is free.
Hamburgers and drinks will also be for sale at the event.
Entertainment will include: 1-1:20 p.m. Teresa Burleson 1:5-1:55 p.m. Devon Dawson 2-2:30 p.m. Kristyn Harris 2:30-4 p.m. The Bards and Balladeer (David Smith, Dustin West, Ed Meyer, Jim Cathy and John Pelham) 4-5 p.m. Cowgirl Swing (Kristyn Harris, Teresa Burleson and Devon Dawson) The Cabalgata en Honor al Dia Nacional Del Vaquero Trail ride will also be taking place.
During the day, some of the original herd of Texas Longhorns from Fort Griffin will be present under the pavilion at the City Park for photos.
There will also be vendors at the event.
A family fun day will take place from 7-9:30 p.m. at the arena, and everyone is invited to bring the kids, horses and friends.