Roundup on the Range
October 18, 2008
McKinney, Texas-Myers Park

housands of visitors clad in their cowboy hats and boots will flock to McKinney, Texas on Saturday, October 18, 2008 to experience an unforgettable day of family fun at the third annual Roundup on the Range fundraiser for Volunteer McKinney Center.  Dedicated to presenting and preserving the traditions of the Old West, McKinney will once again play host to authentic chuckwagon contestants, western musicians, artisans and equestrian demonstrations on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Roundup on the Range.   This action-packed, family-oriented event will feature Friends of Skidboot, the world-renowned show dogs and Robert Liner, the acclaimed horse trainer/entertainer appearing annually at the Texas State Fair as well as a myriad of family activities that will appeal to cowboys and cowgirls of all ages.  Chuckwagon participants will compete for a highly competitive purse on the festival grounds at High Noon.

The day-long event will benefit Volunteer McKinney Center, a clearinghouse for volunteers that supports nearly 90 North Texas non-profit agencies and charitable organizations.  Event Chair Robert Camp states:  “Families will want to make sure this event takes top priority on their calendars the weekend of October 18!  Drawing nearly 4000 attendees in its inaugural year, the festival is bound to be a hit again this year with a multitude of added animal exhibits, demonstrations, a barnyard petting zoo, trick roping, lasso throwing and more!”

Admission to the festival is only $5.00 per person with children ages 3 and under admitted free.  Chuckwagon lunch tickets ($15.00 each) purchased in advance are available in limited supply and include admission.  Gates will be open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at the 165-acre Myers Park and Event Center located at 7117 County Road 166, (formerly Collin County Youth Park), just off of Highway 380 at Lake Forest Drive in McKinney.  Be sure and plan to arrive early and spend the entire day at an event your family will never forget!  For additional information, please contact us at info@roundupontherange.com or call 972.542.0679.

Click here to see the 2007 contestants and awards. Thanks to all who made this event so great!