Cowboy Capital of the World” has long been the slogan for Oakdale, a unique town whose history is rich in ranching and rodeo cowboys.  There are a few towns across America who also take claim to this title like the folks out in Stephenville, TX.

In honor of the National Day of the American Cowboy, which is being celebrated on July 26, the two cities have agreed to a friendly challenge to see just who really is, “The Cowboy Capital of the World.” “Both cities indeed have their share of cowboys,” said Oakdale Cowboy Museum Executive Director Christie Camarillo. “We came up with a beef promotion that involves the sale of tickets to track this challenge. Win a Side of Beef for a $10 ticket donation.” 

The city who sells the most tickets will be crowned, “Cowboy Capital for the year.” There will be two winners for the Win a Side of Beef Contest based on ticket sales from Oakdale and ticket sales from Stephenville.

Tom Connelly, President and owner of South Dakota Beefman heard about this challenge and generously offered up a side a beef to each city’s winning ticket. http://www.southdakotabeefman.com/

The contest will start on July 1 and run through July 26, when the winning ticket will be drawn at the Cowboy Museum and ticket sales will be revealed. Proceeds from this event will help fund Oakdale’s Cowboy Museum, which is a non-profit 501c3 organization. 

Show your support and buy a ticket!  Let’s show Stephenville, TX that EVERYDAY is the Day of the American Cowboy in Oakdale; the REAL “Cowboy Capital of the World.” 

In addition to the challenge, the Cowboy Museum will also be holding their Annual Cowboy Collectibles Roadshow on July 26 & 27, where experts will assess antique cowboy gear. There will also be braiding and silversmith demonstrations and book signings by local western authors.

Tickets can be purchased here starting July 1, 2008.