October 22-24, 2027
There’s no better place for a child to grow up than in the Western community. The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering offers several events that put youth right in the center of the action, taking part in contests of their own while fostering an appreciation for the Western lifestyle we love.
October 24, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
Young ranch hands take their turn at the chuck wagon, crafting their own brand of cowboy cuisine. Using traditional cooking techniques from the 1880s, these cooks-in-training will prepare their best meat, beans, bread and dessert for judges.
2026 Meat Category Winners
2026 Dessert Category Winners
Information Coming Soon for 2027
Gather as young fiddlers compete for college scholarships and share their favorite fiddling yarns. Each contestant plays a breakdown, waltz and/or tune of choice, with accompanists provided. Twenty total contestants compete in each age division: 12 & Under and 13–18. Scholarships are awarded to the Top Three in each age category.
2025 12 & Under Winners
2025 13–18 Winners