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This May 13, 14, 15 2011, you are cordially invited to Bandera Chuck Wagon Races, one of the hottest new events in the Texas Hill Country ACwRA Sanctioned event but has been chosen as the only qualifying race in Texas leading to the National Finals in Clinton, Arkansas, Labor Day weekend. Beginning May 7th (The week before), the popular Dude Ranch will open its gates to campers and cowboys alike, allowing anyone with a tent, trailer or RV to settle in a spot on the ranch to enjoy the weeklong festivities. 2ETwin Elm encourages everyone to bring their own horses, as the ranch's many trails will be open to private campers and their equine friends. The "Summer Buckle Series Rodeo" kicks off the main event in the Twin Elm arena, featuring events like a Open Bull Riding, Mutton Bustin, Barrell Racing, Calf Scramble and much more. Not to be outdone, other activities include the big race, with over 50 different Wagon teams in 9 different categories, from as far away as Montana going head to head in this ACwRA Sanctioned Race. "The Ridin' for the Brand" cross country horse race goes around the track thru the woods, across the creek and back to the finish line in a cross country race right here in Bandera at 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch.

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"This is not something people have really seen in this area before," says ranch head 'Cap'n Kury' Hearnsberger, the Chuck Wagon race organizer responsible for bringing Arkansas' famous sport to the Lone Star State. Cap'n has been attending Arkansas' National Chuck Wagon Race Finals for the last 15 years to revisit this age old pastime and help keep it alive. Familiar to the Midwest, most of the weekend's teams will be traveling from states like Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. But Texas is prime territory for a race of this kind and Cap'n Kury and Mz. Victoria has brought together the finest the sport has to offer with the best in Hill Country hospitality to ensure the cowboy tradition is alive and well for one week in May.



In addition, we will have a variety of food vendors, western vendors and more for all your shopping needs. In addition, the ranch has many regular attractions like beautiful trails and scenic views along the Medina River that runs right thru the ranch. Along with ample camping, the ranch's rooms and cabins will all be available for reservations. Showers and toilet facilities will be made available to primitive campers but electrical and water hook-ups will not. $10 per person per night includes primitive camping and events. Should you not stay through Sunday, you WILL be refunded for the days you will not be here. Those of you only attending ranch daily events will only pay for that day. Arm bands will be provided for campers and day event people will be stamped. For questions, reservations or learn more, contact 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch (830) 796-3628.