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National Championship Chuckwagon Race 2025

Arts and Entertainment

July 12, 2025

From: National Championship Chuckwagon Race

Each year, an estimated 20,000 people are on hand to watch the excitement of chuckwagon racing, bronc fanning, and the Snowy River Race.
A ranching celebration In addition to the four performances, bands perform after the races and dances are held each weekend. Vendors of western collectibles, crafts, art, saddles and tack are set up throughout the week at the Western Trade show.Ozark Mountain trail rides begin on Tuesday and are included as a part of the weekend’s festivities.

Schedule of events:

Aug 23,2025

8:00am - Gates Open for General Admission

6:00pm - Mini Bull and Bronc Riding and Mini Barrel Racing - Arena

8:00pm - Live Music - Bunkhouse

Aug 24,2025

9:00am - Horse Drive - Arena

11:00am - Cowboy Church - Arena

1:00pm - Donkey Drive - Arena

2:00pm - Bucking Horse Futurity - Arena

6:30pm - Girls-Only Trail Ride(Wagons allowed – Must be 18 to ride) - Arena

8:00pm - Live Music - Bunkhouse

Aug 25,2025

10:00am - Poker Run on Horseback - Bunkhouse

2:00pm - Trail Ride to Brickey Fort (Riders and Wagons) - Arena

7:00pm - Live Action Bulls and Broncs(Round 1) - Arena

7:45pm - Calcutta - Arena

8:15pm - Live Action Bulls and Broncs(Round 2) - Arena

Aug 26,2025

9:00am - Team Roping - Arena

3:00pm - Trail Ride to Town(Horses and Wagons) - Bottom Barn

5:00pm - Fish Fry - City Park

7:00pm - Karaoke - Bunkhouse

8:30pm - Lighted Wagon Train (1-hr Ranch Ride)

Aug 27,2025

9:00am - Mule Clinic - Arena

10:00am - Trail Ride to Clinton Schools to Three-Star Dance Hall (Horses and Wagons) - Bottom Barn

12:00pm - Chuckwagon BBQ - Dance Hall

2:30pm - AUCTION: Bit, Spur, Collectibles, and Used Tack - Bunkhouse

4:00pm - Sled Pull: Horses and Mules(4 Divisions) - Arena

8:00pm - Live Music: Pam Tillis And Wade Hayes - Hotel

Aug 28,2025

8:00am - Extreme Trail Ride (approx. 4hrs, No Wagons) - Arena

1:00pm - CHUCKWAGON RACES: Rookie Qualifying Races and PastureRoping

4:00pm - Team Sorting, Barrel Race Enter between 2pm-3pm(Campers and Contestants Only) - Arena

6:00pm - Chase Outlaw’s "Chuck ‘n Buck" - Track

9:00pm - Live Music: Clay Cooper - Hotel

Aug 29,2025

11:00am - Pre-Show: Wagon Introductions - Track

1:00pm - CHUCKWAGON RACE (1st Performance)

4:00pm - Mules Only Competition - Arena

6:15pm - Camper’s Ranch Rodeo(Must enter by August 15) - Arena

6:30pm - Wagon Calcutta - Pavilion

6:30pm - Chuckwagon Camp Cookoff - Pavilion
Cooks will be able to drive from the bottom to the top to transport their entries

7:30pm - Dance Competition - Saloon

9:00pm - Live Music: William Clark Green - Hotel

Aug 30,2025

9:00am - Horse Auction and Elite Branded Equine Sale(Check in at 8am) - Arena

11:00am - Pre-Show:Pasture Roping Finals - Track

1:00pm - Chuckwagon Race(2nd Performance) - Track

5:00pm - Kid’s Ranch Rodeo - Arena

6:00pm - Bluegrass Music - Hotel

8:00pm - Live Music: The Texas Trio - Hotel

8:00pm - Outdoor Dance - Buffalo Rock

Aug 31,2025

9:00am - Non-Denominational Church Services - Announcer’s Stand

9:00am - Cowboy Church - Arena

11:00am - Pre-Show: Pony Express Race and Kids Pony Race - Track

1:00pm - Chuckwagon Race(Final Performance) - Track

Awards Ceremony(An hour after the final race) - Saloon

Date: Aug. 23 – Aug. 31, 2025

Location: Bar of Ranch - 225 South Street, Clinton, AR 72031

Admission At the gate only

Adults:

$40/day Saturday-Wednesday

$50/day Thursday-Saturday

$25 on Sunday

Children (age 6-12): Half price

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