The Cowboy Fall Classic kicks off on Monday, Sept. 30, with the All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting, bringing a month of “true western events, with real western cowgirls and cowboys” to Preble County.
EATON — In October, Eaton is the place to be for those interested horses and competition. The Cowboy Fall Classic kicks off on Monday, Sept. 30, bringing a month of “true western events, with real western cowgirls and cowboys” to Preble County.
A series of events across the month will offer exhibitors and spectators a true experience in Preble County at the Bullen Equestrian Center located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, officials said in a social media post.
This year’s Cowboy Fall Classic includes three events: The All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting which begins Monday, the Cowboy Fall Classic Ranch Show and The Cowboy Fall Classic Mounted Shooting event with 1st Ohio CMSA.
Schedule of events
Monday, Sept 30: 9 a.m., All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting
Tuesday, Oct. 1: 8 a.m., All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting
Wednesday, Oct. 2: 8 a.m., All American Quarter Hone Congress Cutting
Thursday, Oct. 3: 8 a.m., All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting; 4 p.m., Fred’s Bar opens; Judge Clinic with Andy Adams following show and Hula Hoop Contest sponsored by Horse Industry Podcast
Friday, Oct. 4: 8 a.m., All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting; 4 p.m., Fred’s Bar opens; 7 p.m., live music from 4Low
Saturday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m. All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting; 4 p.m., Fred’s Bar opens; 7 p.m. cutter banquet in honor of Scott Stockslager and awards ceremony
Saturday, Oct. 12: 8 a.m., Ranch Horse Show — Cow Classes
Sunday, Oct. 13: 8 a.m., Ranch Horse Show — Dry Classes
Saturday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m., Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Sunday, Oct. 20: 8 a.m., Cowboy Mounted Shooting
There will also be local and other shopping and food vendors located in the “vendor square” on the fairgrounds, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. each day of the events. Admission for spectators is free.
Reach Eddie Mowen Jr. at 937-683-4061 and follow on X @emowenjr.
