Trick Roping with the Cowboys at the Ft. Worth Stockyards

Posted on December 7, 2023 by TrickRoper

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 — Melinda

And finally all together with the cowboys.

Lewis Events trick roping at Ft Worth Stockyards — Too good to leave this one out.

Lewis trick roping at Ft. Worth Stockyards — Too good to leave this one out.

Lewis Events provides authentic Western entertainment and design for a variety of events in Park City, Los Angeles, Utah, California, and worldwide. Trick roping, whip cracking, gun spinning, virtual calf roping, and full Western experiences!

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

Turning City Slickers into Wild West Heroes

Posted on October 11, 2023 by TrickRoper

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 at Calico Days

Posted on September 27, 2021 by TrickRoper

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.

Trick Roping Coaching and Choreography for Film and Stage

Posted on August 19, 2020 by TrickRoper

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

Posted on August 5, 2020 by TrickRoper

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

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

Posted on May 25, 2020 by TrickRoper

Lewis Events recently had the honor of providing entertainment for the residents and guests at the Veterans Home of California.

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.

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

Happy Birthday Pasadena . . . Western Style

Posted on May 12, 2020 by TrickRoper

Happy Birthday Pasadena California! For their official 145th birthday celebration, a western theme was chosen for the big event. Lewis Events was honored to be chosen to assist in making their birthday extravaganza a huge success.

Crowds gathered throughout the day for the trick roping show with the beautiful Fenyes Mansion serving as the perfect backdrop. Featured performers in the show were Cowgirl Christy, Cowboy Brett, and Cowgirl Emily spinning their trick ropes and cracking the bullwhip. Guests kicked up their heels with some western line dancing as part of the entertainment.

DJ Brett played the best in contemporary and classical country-western foot-stomping tunes .

Cowgirl Emily taught the fine art of steer roping on the lawn.

One of the more popular activities was gold panning with crowds gathered all day long. A few miners struck it rich as yells of eureka could be heard all the way up in the north forty.

Dignitaries gave speeches and presentations just before the massive birthday cake was served to all the guests.

The wild west did come alive once again in Pasadena even if it was just for a day. See you next year.

Trick Roping Under the Monorail

Posted on May 8, 2020 by TrickRoper

During a beautiful warm summer evening, the wild west came alive under the Monorail at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, as Cowgirl Christy twirled her ropes and cracked her whip for an energetic corporate crowd. Throughout the evening Christy showcased her roping skills and taught guests how to spin a lariat and rope an ornery virtual cow.

Guests also enjoyed amazing food, lively, foot-stomping music, and regular trips overhead by the Monorail. By evening’s end, numerous city slickers learned some of the ways of the west. As the dust settled, it was time for Cowgirl Christy to gallop off into the sunset for yet another adventure.

Lewis Events brings the Wild West to life with world-class entertainment including, trick roping, whip cracking, professional DJ’s and sound systems, stunt shows, line dancing, and swing dancing. Colorful props and sets along with crowd-favorite activities can put the finishing touch on your unforgettable special occasion. Lewis Events provides exciting talent for events throughout the western United States and beyond from locations in Southern California and Salt Lake City/ Utah County.

Trick Roping at Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade

Posted on January 17, 2019 by TrickRoper

Santa Claus travels by whatever means necessary to get the job done. It’s been said that in some parts of Southern California he delivers his toys from a boat or even a surfboard (a longboard of course).

This year the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade adapted a western theme. Christy and Brett were invited to bring their ropes on down and perform trick roping as part of the entertainment.

Trick roper Brett performing for one of his many fan clubs.

Santa was spotted with his longboard and fashionable green palm tree shorts.

Ropers in their western holiday colors.

After the roping, the parade began.

Lewis Events features a variety of creative services including Theme Parties, Entertainment, Event Design, and Corporate Events. Entertainment includes western talent, trick roping, western DJ’s, and line dance instruction in Southern California, Salt Lake City, Utah Valley and beyond.

4th Grade Gold Rush Field Trip . . . Ideas

Posted on February 6, 2018 by TrickRoper

The school year is flying past. And if it hasn’t already been done, it’s time to decide what to do this year for the 4th grade’s grand finale. A year of California history and the gold rush deserve a big finish.

Questions . . .

So, do we load the students on buses and take them off campus for a few hours of activities? Is it worth the cost for the location and the transportation? Is the travel time worth the hours spent on the bus? Are we locked into a location’s program? Will be be sharing the space with other schools?

or . . . .

Do we host an on-campus event? Is it economical, safer and more productive from a time saving standpoint? Does it gives the students more time for activities and learning?

Bringing the experience to the campus as an on-campus field trip is becoming the popular choice for many districts and schools. The activity can be planned, organized and carried out by the staff and parents, but it takes a fair amount of effort. Or it can be brought to the school by an outside source. This option is more economical than taking the students off-campus, and easier than doing it yourself. On-campus programs are designed to be flexible to meet the specific needs of the particular school and offer a host of other advantages.

Lewis Events, offers a 4th grade California History program that focuses on the Gold Rush era. The program generally begins with an assembly that covers topics such as: Merchants versus prospector’s success, types of mining and tools, western trick roping performance, brief historical overview, student participation, props and all presenters in historical wardrobe. Assemblies can be held indoors or outdoors.

In addition to the assembly, students also have the opportunity to rotate among a variety of exciting hands-on activities. These experiences may include: Gold panning, virtual calf roping, ink quill writing, rope making, frontier photo scene, trick roping, old time games, square and social dancing and leather crafting, all in a setting accented with unique western decor (there are many more rotation choices available not listed here). Lewis Events works with educators to determine the rotation choices, schedule and appropriate number of activities for the amount of students.

Occasionally, schools choose to add to the program utilizing their own resources. Schools have put on frontier style lunches serving fried chicken, biscuits, baked beans, corn on the cob and cobbler all served on a tin plate. One school awarded points based on how many rotations each student visited. The points were cashed in for prizes of varying value at a general store.

Give us a call or email us at Lewis Events and we’d be happy to talk to you about your assembly and activity ideas. Whether you bring us to campus for a program or just need some ideas to do it yourself we’d love to hear from you. Call us at 626-536-8091 or email us at “info@LewisEvents.com“. You can also contact us through this website.

Happy trails!

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