Kick Up Your Cowboy Boots at the 30th Annual Texaco Country Showdown

Seven country music bands from the Omaha area will be dusting off their cowboy boots for their performances at Bushwackers for the 30th Annual Texaco Country Showdown on July 8, 2011. Matt and Ben from Twister 93.3 will be the night's hosts and Fort Western Stores is supplying the grand prize for one lucky performer or band.

The bands have been preselected and will perform one of their songs for a panel of judges. One of these performers will be chosen to go on to the Nebraska State final at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on August 27, 2011. The winner will also receive a grand prize $1,000 gift card from The Fort. The gift card may be used at Fort Western's retail stores or online, towards the purchase of western wear, saddles, tack and more.

The Texaco Country Showdown is an annual competition that focuses on highlighting undiscovered country musicians from around the United States. The contest culminates at the National Final to be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Here contestants will compete not only for the "The Best New Act in Country Music" title but also for $100,000.

Just last year Nebraska native Reggie Shaw, of Grand Island, made it to the national show in Nashville, where Arkansas' Jaclyn North took home the title and prize.

The Fort is excited to offer a hand in one person's dream to become the next best new act in country music, and can't wait to see who comes out on top in Omaha. So break out your dancing boots and hit the floor at Bushwackers as we all hear some country music stars in the making.

Montana Lifestyles Sculpture Donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit

Fort Western Stores will be supporting the Northeast Iowa Saddle Club Association's "St. Jude Open Benefit Horse Show", on July 31, 2011, by donating a Montana Lifestyles® sculpture to be given away at the event. The show will be held at the Delaware County Fair Grounds in Manchester, Iowa.

The horse show was organized to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. There will be 44 classes that eligible riders may enter, including showmanship, English pleasure, and barrels. Entry fees are $5 per class with $3 going to St. Jude.



The Fort was honored to donate the hand painted bronze sculpture to help support a great cause. The "When Cowboys Take a Dare" sculpture, valued at $140.00, is part of the Steve Miller Collection by Montana Silversmiths® and features team ropers. Other statues from this collection are available from Fort Western Stores.

Husker Cowboy Boots Help Raise Money to Rebuild Hospital After Tornado

Fort Western Stores donated two pairs of Husker cowboy boots to the 9th Annual Grant Wistrom Foundation Golf Tournament Auction on June 3rd and 4th in Lincoln, NE. Grant Wistrom, a former Husker All-American who played with the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks during his professional football career, heads the foundation. All the money raised this year went towards rebuilding the Joplin Pediatric Center in Joplin, MO. The city was hit by a devastating tornado on May 22, 2011, taking over a hundred lives and demolishing the Joplin hospital where Grant was born.

The annual charity golf tournament was a huge success this year, lending itself to a great cause. Fort Western Stores' Husker cowboy boots were a hit at the event where they were auctioned off for a total of $2,100 with the Men's pair going for $1500 and the Ladies for $600. The beautifully handcrafted Husker Boots by Nocona® were originally designed for the Berkshire Hathaway stockholders meeting in 2011 and retail at over $500.00 a pair. The exotic full quill ostrich boots are made in the USA and officially licensed.


The lucky auction winner also received a certificate for a personalized boot fitting from Fort Western Stores.

College boots by Nocona® are sold only by authorized retailers. The boots are available in a variety of ladies' and men's sizes. To purchase the full quill boots with the Nebraska embroidered logo, visit Fort Western Stores online.

Horse'n Around for St. Jude Returns

Fort Western Stores sponsored the “Horse’n Around For St. Jude” trail ride, June 4, 2011. The Annual event brings together over a hundred participants and their horses to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Once again participants were led through the Historic Rock Creek State Park near Fairbury, Nebraska.

Riders and their horses enjoyed a three-hour scenic ride across the prairie and through wooded areas along the creek. A minimum donation of $15 was collected to participate and all proceeds were donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The ride was followed by a meal and tack raffle where riders were eligible to win donated items including gift cards from Fort Western Stores. Riders also received drawstring tote bags, compliments of Fort Western Stores and Wrangler, along with Fort Western Stores koozies and $5 Fort Bucks which can be used at Fort Western retail stores or online, towards the purchase of western wear and more.

See photos from the event on the Fort Western Stores Facebook page.

Husker Cowboy Boots to be Auctioned at Charitable Golf Tournament

Fort Western Stores donated two pairs of Husker cowboy boots to be auctioned off at the 9th Annual Grant Wistrom Foundation Golf Tournament June 3rd and 4th in Lincoln, NE. The Wistrom Foundation was created in 2002 to provide pediatric oncology patients a camp experience that is presented in a safe, supportive, happy and medically sound environment. The foundation host several events throughout the year for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Fort Western Stores proudly donated Men’s and Ladies’ beautifully handcrafted Husker Boots by Nocona® to help raise money for the foundation. The boots were originally designed for the Berkshire Hathaway stockholders meeting in 2011 and retail at over $500.00 a pair. The exotic full quill ostrich boots are made in the USA and officially licensed.

Officially licensed Husker Cowboy Boots by Nocona®. London calf upper, full quill ostrich foot, narrow square toe, underslung walking heel, single stitched welt, leather sole, pull tabs, embroidered logo and brass peg.

The lucky auction winner will also receive a certificate for a personalized boot fitting from Fort Western Stores.

In addition to supporting the foundation, Wrangler® and Fort Western Stores' teams look forward to participating in the golf tournament each year. The 9th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament will begin at 11:00am, June 4th at the HiMark Golf Course.

College boots by Nocona® are sold only by authorized retailers. The boots are available in a variety of ladies' and men's sizes. To purchase the full quill boots with the Nebraska embroidered logo, visit Fort Western Stores online.