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Cavalry Competition and Frontier Day to return to Fort Concho

Post Date:04/04/2023 12:51 PM

Two of Fort Concho’s larger events take place soon: the Regional Cavalry Competition and Frontier Day.

Regional Cavalry Competition

Under the rules and guidelines of the United States Cavalry Association (USCA), Fort Concho will once again host the Regional Cavalry Competition.

Events take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21, with the Pass in Review and Hesse Championship Cup Finals on Saturday, April 22, as part of the annual Fort Concho Frontier Day event. All competitors will be wearing replica military uniforms and using period equipment that reflect the United States Cavalry of the 1800-1944 era. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs or sit on the benches on Barracks 1 and 2.

Competitors from several states, plus active duty and retired military personnel from Fort Carson, CO; Fort Huachuca, AZ; Fort Irwin, CA; and Fort Hood will compete in courses and events on the Parade Ground in saber, pistol, jumping, military horsemanship and combat horsemanship.

The competition is free to the public. A full schedule of events will be posted on the fort’s website at fortconcho.com. Schedule is subject to change.

Frontier Day

Fort Concho’s Frontier Day, a 46-year tradition at the site, returns on Saturday, April 22, with the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast that starts the day at 7:30 a.m. Seating will be available on the south side of the fort. Breakfast tickets are $8, which includes a meal of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Morning music, living history demonstrations, a mock gunfight by the Concho Cowboy Company, vintage baseball, children’s games, arts and crafts, and activities reflecting the region’s agricultural and ranching heritage will take place on the Parade Ground and porches along Officers’ Row. All events for the day are free except for the breakfast.

The site’s touring buildings will also be open during the event.

For more information about these and other Fort Concho events, visit fortconcho.com or call the fort at (325)481-2646.

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