July 26

– National Day of the American Cowboy, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Jax Farm and Ranch, Ft. Collins, Colo., (970) 484-2221.

August 1

– Larimer County Fair Mule and Donkey Show, 8:30 a.m., The Ranch, Loveland, Colo., (303) 732-0138 or (303) 536-4245.

August 13-17

– Arkansas Valley Fair, Rocky Ford, Colo., http://www.arkvalleyfair.com.

August 15-17

– Colorado Horse Park Draft, Parker, Colo., (303) 688-3266 or chpdebbie@msn.com.

November 14-15

– Sheep and Goat Conference, Island Grove Park, Greeley, Colo., (970) 332-4151.