Cowboy gathering at Salamonie Reservoir, Feb. 26

Indiana DNR Release:

Mosey on over to the Salamonie Reservoir Interpretive Center for a cowboy gathering, Feb. 26. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with a cowboy stew meal followed by a program given by Philip Loy, about Roy Roger’s famous mount Trigger.

There will also be a favorite cowboy hat contest. Wear your funniest or ugliest riding hat for a chance to win a prize.

Attendees should bring a dessert or side dish and their own table service. Drinks and stew will be provided.

Registration is required by calling (260) 468-2127. There is no fee for the event or property admission. Donations to cover cost of stew will be accepted.

Annual horse tags, as well as many horse-related gift items are available in the gift shop.

The Salamonie Interpretive Center hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The center is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County.

Visit www.in.gov/dnr/uwis/ for more information about this and other Upper Wabash Interpretive Services programs.