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#MAINST2017 is a Wrap!

Main Street Arts Festival is always a great event, and this year was no exception. We were honored to bring the Jeremy Enlow Pop Up Gallery back to Sundance Square last week for its third and final time at 400 Houston Street. The gallery featured 4,000 sf of fine art prints by Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch photographer Jeremy Enlow, as well as work by Jeremy’s family and friends. Enlow’s new fine art collection “Wander” made its debut at the gallery. And as always, it was great to share the Waggoner Ranch story with so many Main Street Arts Festival visitors!

Pop Up Gallery Highlights

Fine art photography byJeremy Enlow in downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price visited the gallery, along with her husband Tom Price.

Art, music, and more at the Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth

In addition to book signings of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, visitors also enjoyed live music by Fort Worth musician Cameron Mills.

The fine art photography in Sundance Square featured artwork by friends and family

Jeremy’s children Noah, Elizabeth, and Clara each exhibited work at the gallery. Here, Noah and Jeremy stand with the first owners of one of Noah’s prints.

The pop up gallery had visitors from around the world, and it was truly a one of a kind event. Fort Worth is a great city for the arts, and this festival was a testament to that. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for more upcoming events!

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Last week, we asked our Facebook followers if they’d be game to try Rocky Mountain Oysters. For those of you less familiar with cowboy culinary lingo, that’s one of the many names given to bull testicles. Y’all have a lot of opinions on the subject — it was one of our most popular posts. The overwhelming answer? Not only would you, but you already have. This is a book about real Texas cowboys, after all, and if you’re following along you probably know a thing or two about cowboy cooking.

Dinner on the Waggoner Ranch, cowboy style

Dinner on the Waggoner Ranch, cowboy style

Dinner on the Waggoner Ranch, cowboy style

Once upon a time, Rocky Mountain ranchers needed more cheap nutrition, so they started eating previously discarded cuts of meat. Thus, the most familiar name for this cowboy meal was born. The images above are just a few of the unfiltered cowboy life photographs Jeremy Enlow captured in Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch. It’s a real life look at the inner workings of the Waggoner Ranch cattle operations, from beautiful sunrises to the gritty, hard work the cowboys do daily.

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Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch at Main Street Arts Festival

Love Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch? Don’t miss the Jeremy Enlow Fine Art Photography gallery at Main Street Arts Festival! Texas’ largest music and arts festival is FREE to attend and features amazing artists, musicians, and food.

The Jeremy Enlow Fine Art Photography gallery will be popping up for the festival at 402 Houston St. in Sundance Square.  (Did you come to our pop up galleries at last year’s festival or over the holiday season? Same great location!) Open at 10 a.m. daily April 20-23, the gallery will feature a new selection of fine art prints, signed copies of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, special events, and kids’ art activities.

Don't miss the Jeremy Enlow Fine Art Photography Pop Up Gallery at Main Street Arts Festival

Bring your friends and family and enjoy this great event in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Photography Events in North Texas this Spring

Our calendars are filled with photography events in North Texas this spring, and we’re already off to a great start. Thank you to everyone who came out to Cowboy True last week! We had a great time talking with everyone who stopped by and seeing the great western art on display. Cowboy True’s mission is “to educate the region about the honor, art, and beauty of the cowboy’s daily life,” and that is a mission we are proud to support. We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Enlow took home a photography award for the second year in a row. It is an honor to be recognized at such a great western art event.

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The kids on the Waggoner Ranch were the subject of much conversation during the event. Here, Julie Enlow talks with visitors about Butch, Kagan, Levi, and Luke – the young cowgirl and cowboys featured in the book.

Upcoming Photography Events in North Texas

Didn’t get the chance to make it to Cowboy True? We’ve got more exciting events just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for a weekend of fun or a quiet event, there’s something for everyone.

 

Main Street Arts Festival
April 20-23 | Opens at 10 a.m. daily | Downtown Fort Worth

#MAINST2017 is a great event and we are excited to announce the Jeremy Enlow Fine Art Gallery will be popping up for the event

We’re excited to be back at Main Street Arts Festival this year. The festival is free to attend and boasts an incredible collection of art, music, food, and family activities. Get the info you need to plan your visit here. The Jeremy Enlow Fine Art Gallery will be located at the corner of 3rd and Houston Street for the duration of the event. Kid’s art activities, special evening events, and book signings with Jeremy Enlow will take place in our gallery.

 

President’s Night Out for Conservation at Antek’s Home Furnishings
May 11 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | 1135 Dragon St, Dallas, 75207

For those in the Dallas area, meet Jeremy Enlow at in the Design District on May 11 for a VIP event at Antek’s Home Furnishings. President’s Night Out for Conservation is a fun party to raise awareness about the plight of rhinos, and raise money to support the largest rhino sanctuary and orphanage in the world. We bring like minded individuals from the Dallas, Texas hunting and conservation community together for an evening to remember!

Jeremy will be signing copies of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, and there will be a select group of other vendors there as well. Follow us on Facebook for more event details as they become available.

 

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Jeremy Enlow at Cowboy True

Jeremy Enlow will be in Wichita Falls this Friday and Saturday for Cowboy True. This will be Jeremy’s second year at Cowboy True, and we are excited to be back!

“Cowboy True draws in both the rural and city crowds under one roof to celebrate the western arts. Cowboy True is a first class event packed with not only talented, but approachable artists, outstanding western cuisine, and exceptional entertainment. Combining these elements, Cowboy True is a one of a kind event that I have eagerly looked forward to both years I’ve participated.” -Jeremy Enlow

Event Schedule

Friday Night Chuck Wagon and Concert
March 31 | 5:30 p.m.
$30
Read more and buy tickets here.

 

Saturday FREE Exhibit Open to the Public
April 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See the full schedule of events (including live music & children’s activities) here.

 

Saturday Night Dinner and Auction
April 1 | 5:30 p.m.
$65 per person | $400 per table
Read more and buy tickets here.

 

 

We hope you will come out and experience these great western artists, musicians, and chefs. It’s a great event with something for everyone! Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch will be available for purchase and Jeremy will be signing books.

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Jeremy Enlow at Elaine Turner in Southlake

Love Jeremy Enlow’s photographs in Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch? Don’t miss the chance to see his “Cuba 2016” collection at Elaine Turner in Southlake Town Square this week!

Photographs from Jeremy Enlow's Cuba 2016 will be on display at this VIP Spring Launch Event

 

This VIP Spring Launch Event will feature the Modern Havana Collection and a selection of Jeremy’s “Cuba 2016” photographs. Complimentary sips and light bites will be served.

In 2016, Jeremy Enlow traveled to Cuba to photograph the everyday lives of the people there without a government filter. You can see some of his photographs of Cuban cowboys here. We hope you’ll join us for this event!

 

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Serving Up Some Cowboy Wisdom

Cowboying on the largest ranch under one fence is no easy task. Many of the cowboys featured in the book have been at it for decades, working the Waggoner Ranch for 10 hours a day, five or more days a week. Along the way, they’ve learned cowboy skills and a heck of a lot of wisdom. We can all learn from the way Waggoner Ranch cowboys live their lives.

“They are cowboys. They live by another ethic that reveals itself in their work and how they relate to each other. They value people over things. They have a sense of personal responsibility. They know who they are, and they aren’t going to be less than that for anybody.” –from the book

We’ve collected some of our favorite bits of cowboy wisdom and quotes from the book below. Want more? Be sure to follow us on Pinterest where we share Western wisdom, Texas cowboys, and ranch life photographs.

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Weldon Hawley Retires

Weldon Hawley came to the Waggoner Ranch in 1972 after serving in Vietnam. His father, Charlie, was a cowboy on the ranch, and Weldon carried on the family tradition. He started at the bottom, living in the bunkhouse before working his way up to Ranch Manager. He retired at the end of February after 45 years as a Waggoner Ranch cowboy. In 2005, Weldon was presented the Top Hand Award at the 25th Annual North Texas Rehab Ranch Roundup

“When I started thirty years ago, we had two vehicles,” he says. “We rode in the camper in the back of the wagon boss’ truck. The chuck wagon was out (instead of cowboys driving in to eat at the cook shack). We have radios and cell phones and the helicopter. Everything else is about the same as it always has been.”

 

After 45 years as a Texas cowboy Weldon Hawley retires

 

Weldon has a reputation as a hardworking man of integrity. People often visit our Facebook page to leave comments about him, recalling old stories and praising his hard work.

People stop to congratulate Weldon Hawley on his Top Hand award at the North Texas Ranch Roundup

 

In 2016, Weldon was interviewed in Western Horseman Magazine for a story on the book. There, he reflected on what it is like to work on a historic ranch. “We’ll be the last bunch of cowboys working under the W. T. Waggoner Ranch. The book shows we’re still surviving doing things like they did 100 years ago, the cowboy way.”

For 45 years, Weldon has devoted himself to the Waggoner Ranch. It’s been an honor to get to know him, and we wish him all the best in his retirement. You can see more photos of Weldon Hawley from the book below.

 

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And the Winner is…

Last week, we announced our one of a kind giveaway: a copy of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch signed by Bobby Daniel. More than 200 of you entered the giveaway on our Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who entered and shared it with friends!

 

Bobby Daniel signed a one of a kind copy of Jeremy Enlow's book Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch

 

And now, we are excited to announce that the giveaway winner is Matthew Zeiger. Enjoy your book! It’s truly a piece of Texas history, signed by a legend who worked the Waggoner for more than 50 years.

About Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch

Made in Texas, by Texans, about Texans, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch tells the story of 26 working cowboys on the historic Waggoner Ranch. Photographed and published by Fort Worth based photographer Jeremy Enlow, it has won a number of awards and is currently on its third printing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book benefits the Waggoner Ranch Cowboys Fund.

 

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Win a Book Signed by Bobby Daniel!

 

You could win a copy of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch signed by Bobby Daniel!

We’re giving away 1 copy of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch signed by Bobby Daniel. Bobby signed this book during Jeremy’s recent visit to his home in Seymour, Texas. If you love Texas cowboys and the Waggoner Ranch, you’ll want to win this book!

Like our Facebook page then comment on this post for your chance to win!  One lucky winner will be announced on our Facebook page February 26th, so hurry on over.

Visit our Facebook page to find out how you could win a signed copy of Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch

Have a friend who loves Texas cowboys? Be sure to share this contest with them!

 

 

 

 

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