Trickroping in No Man’s Land

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Going back in time just a bit, Lewis Events was invited to participate in the Sabine Freestate Festival held in Florien, Louisiana. The annual festival highlights the unique period in history from 1806 until 1822 when a portion of the state was designated as “No Man’s Land” or the “Neutral Strip”. The region was a disputed area between Spanish Texas and the United States’ newly acquired Louisiana Purchase.  Local officers of Spain and the United States agreed to leave the Neutral Ground temporarily outside the jurisdiction of either country.

Over a period of two days, we performed multiple shows that included trick roping, whip-cracking stunts, storytelling, and virtual calf roping.

Sugar Press Sabine Freestate Festival

The festival offered a variety of activities and entertainment choices including a treasure hunt, BBQ contest, carnival, comedy show, folk music jam, parade, dance concert, vendor and food booths, a horse-drawn carriage, and the famous made-on-site sugar cane syrup. The mule did not seem to mind walking in circles all day long, powering the sugarcane-crushing machine. The syrup was then boiled over a wood fire until it reached the syrup stage.

We made a variety of great friends over the three days at the festival and enjoyed our wonderful experience in Florien.

Lewis Events designs and creates amazing parties, special occasions, and corporate events throughout Southern California, Park City, Salt Lake, Utah Valley/Silicon Slopes, and beyond.

Trick Roping with the Cowboys at the Ft. Worth Stockyards

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Lewis Events trick roping at Ft Worth Stockyrds

Traveled to Dallas/Ft. Worth this fall. One of our destinations was the fascinating historic Ft. Worth Stockyards. It began with the stock parade as the cowboys drove a herd of longhorns down the main street. Behind the Live Stock Exchange building, a cool experience was the “Ft. Worth Herd” where the cowboys explain the history of the cattle drive and show off the long horns up close. We took the rare opportunity to visit with the cowboys, trick roping and roping the virtual calf. We remained long after the crowds had departed, telling stories and sharing roping tricks with the cowboys.

Melinda trick roping at Ft. Worth
Melinda
Emily trick roping at Ft. Worth
Emily
Brett trick roping at Ft. Worth stockyards
Brett

And finally all together with the cowboys.

Lewis Events trick roping at Ft Worth Stockyards
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Lewis trick roping at Ft. Worth Stockyards
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Lewis Events provides authentic Western entertainment and design for a variety of events in Salt Lake City/Park City, Los Angeles, Utah, California, and worldwide. Trick roping, whip cracking, gun spinning, virtual calf roping, western DJ, line dancing, and full Western experiences!

Contact: info@lewisevents.com . . . . 626-536-8091 . . . . Trickroper.org

Turning City Slickers into Wild West Heroes

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Lewis Events trick ropers in Kamas, UT

Not too long ago, in a town not too far away, busloads of folks descended on Kamas, Utah for a real live western experience. They came from all over this great country of ours to the High Star Ranch, as a reward for a year of hard work and dedication to their outfit. Lewis Events brought the old west alive.

Kamas Western Crowd

After a trick roping howdy welcome, guests got settled in socializing and relaxing. Then the camp cook served a plateful of mighty fine delectibles which kept guests busy for a spell. Then it was time to learn how to handle the Wild West.

Leather tooling Lewis Events
Trick roping in Utah

There were plenty of lessons to be learned by the city slickers. We taught guests the fine art of trick roping, how to lasso a wild virtual steer, the excitement of discovering gold, creating intricate designs on leather bracelets, and all they needed to survive the next cattle drive.

Western party Utah sunset

Bellies were full, cups were empty and the sun began to set in the west. We now have a whole crop of new wranglers who are ready to tame the Wild West.

Virtual Roping Steer Lewis Events

We can now hit the trail with confidence knowing our steers will make it safely to the end of the long dusty trail. We also have the confidence that Lewis Events can deliver your important guests the best experience ever!

Trick Roping in Chicago

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Trick roping in Chicago

Lewis Events had the honor of being part of a fundraiser for a Chicago police and fire support organization. We performed two shows and taught panning for gold, trick roping, and virtual steer roping.

Cowboy Brett teaching trick roping

Thanks for allowing us to be part of this important event and thanks to our first responders.

Chicago at night

Roping In Chico

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In late July, Lewis Events traveled north to Chico, California for a western-themed birthday celebration, picnic style.  The host pulled out all the stops and made it an unforgettable experience for the 300+ guests dressed in their best frontier duds.Lewis Events western picnic ChicoWestern picnic Chico

Chico Catering did a fabulous job BBQing a western feast and the local Elks lodge was an ideal location for the celebration.  Guests were entertained by a trick roping, whip cracking, gun spinning, and square dancing showcase all kept moving by the cowboy DJ/MC.  Non-stop activities included panning for gold, virtual cow milking, corn hole tournament, calf & trick roping lessons, virtual cow branding, corn husk doll making, nerf shooting gallery, water slides, and inflatable games.

Lewis Events western picnic Chico

Not far from Chico at this same time, the Dixie fire was in its early stages and the plume of smoke could be seen from our site.  Nearby, the fire fighting teams were staging their equipment and our hotel parking lot was filled with Cal Fire trucks.  Thanks, first responders!

Dixie fire smoke plumeDixie fire staging area

Trick Roping at Calico Days

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Calico Days, an amazing annual event, held at Calico Ghost Town is a great place to spin the ropes and entertain the crowds!   The Lewis family has been part of this exciting event on and off for about the last 15 years, performing trick roping, gun spinning, whip cracking, and taking photos with the guests.  Whether you are cheering on the burro run, learning new skills from the blacksmith, tapping your foot to some bluegrass, or exploring one of the many unique shops, it’s a memorable adventure for the entire family.  We’ll keep on roping and hope to see you next year.Cowgirl christy and cowgirl Emily trick roping at Calico Ghost townCowboy Jay roping at CalicoCowgirl Christy Trick roping at Calico

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Trick Roping Coaching and Choreography for Film and Stage

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Trick roping movie coaching, teaching, choreography

Christy is currently teaching and choreographing a trick roping routine via zoom, for the lead actors in an upcoming production . . . more to come (multiple lessons over a period of 4 weeks).

Lewis Events can teach, coach, and choreograph for stage and film, in person, or utilizing electronic media.  Contact us at 626-536-8091 or info@LewisEvents.com

 

Trick Roping in Park City

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“Had an amazing time Trick Roping at a popular Park City resort.  It’s gorgeous up here in the mountains”!  Cowboy Brett

Cowboy Brett Trick Roping Park City

Trick Roping Park City

Featuring local talent and resources, Lewis Events brings the wild west alive in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley, Park City, the West Coast, and beyond.  Spectacular trick roping, professional DJs, MC’s, line dancing, and western entertainment are available for parties, corporate events, marketing, film and stage, school functions, fairs, festivals, professional coaching, and the list goes on.  Contact us to see how together we can make your next event a huge success!

                               626-536-8091         info@lewisevents.com

 

 

Trick Roping at Veteran’s Home of California

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Lewis Events recently had the honor of providing entertainment for the residents and guests at the Veterans Home of California. Cowgirl Christy, Trick Roping

Guests had the chance to strike it rich in the gold panning activity, cheer for the trick roping stunt show and learn how to spin a genuine western trick rope.

Gold Panning Activity

Some of the cowboys and cowgirls even got a chance to make friends with the four-legged, furry, special guest.

 

Wild West on the Factory Floor

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What do you do when you want to host your company’s western picnic on-site at your own facility.  Easy!  You transform your location into the Wild West. Wild West Theme Party

Lewis Events teamed up with Cafe N’ Stuff Catering to make wild west magic happen for a ton of folks at a location with acres of indoor space. 

Western Theme Company Party

And when we said acres of space we weren’t kidding.  So with some areas masked off, we concentrated the colorful decorating in key areas of the event space. 

When the guests were finished eating Cafe N’ Stuff’s amazing food, we kept the crowd entertained with a wild west trick roping and stunt show, a cornhole tournament, virtual calf roping, trick roping and, line dancing instruction.Trick Roping, Brett, Christy

Lewis Events magically transforms spaces into amazing theme parties for small intimate gatherings all the way up to grand celebrations in Southern California and Salt LakeCity/Utah Valley.