From 1937 to 1959, Dublin hosted one of the largest, most famous rodeos of the time. But then it all but disappeared. What happened?
Come discover the “Secrets of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage” on August 14 from 1-5 p.m, hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.
Activities include a chance to win $100, guided tours, a children’s rodeo, and refreshments. Explore Dublin’s rich
Explore Dublin’s rich history of the World Championship Rodeo hosted by famous cowboys Everett Colborn and Gene Autry from 1937 to 1959. A highly-attended rodeo, ranch hands, movie stars, trick riders, and world champions came from around the world to compete.
To be eligible to win the $100, attendees can fill out a short questionnaire about Dublin’s rodeo history while on the guided tour.
A drawing will be made from those who answered all the questions correctly.
The Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum is located at 118 East Blackjack, Dublin, TX. More information can be found on the museum’s Facebook page or by calling 254-445-0200.
Answer to question on A3
Everett Colburn, the top rodeo producer in the 1940’s and 1950’s. He owned the Lightning C Ranch near Dublin, where the rodeo stock was bred and raised. Each season the rodeo stock were driven from the Lightning C to the railroad in Dublin onto a special “rodeo train” and the entire show was taken on the road. New York’s Madison Square Garden was one of their main venues.