The 28th annual Black History and Cowboy Day will be held this Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25.
The event will be held at 3093 Cherry Street in Blackshear.
Events get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 with hotdogs, hamburgers and chili.
Saturday’s activities will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. The trail ride will be the highlight of the weekend. Those participating in the trail ride are asked to be on site by 8:30 a.m. with the ride set to begin at 10 a.m. A light breakfast will be served.
Entertainment will include a cornhole tournament, horseshoe games, dancing and games and prize giveaways. There will be a $25 entry fee for the cornhole tournament and the winner will take the pot.
A fish fry will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, after the trail ride.
Admission will be $15 for adults and $5 for kids (ages 12 and under) per day of the event.
Vendor space is available for $25 per booth space.
The event is held here annually in honor of Black History Month to recognize contributions of Black cowboys and citizens.
Isaac Moses, one of the founders of the event, said the contributions of Black Cowboys to the development of America should be honored.
“They helped to build the West and reshape our nation. Their skill and energy and blood went into the struggle. Their stories are part of the heritage of America,” he said.
The event was founded by Isaac Moses and his first wife, the late Rosalyn “Roz” Tyson Moses and their son, Isaac E. Moses. All had a great interest in horses and also wanted to draw attention to Black cowboys and their contributions to American society. Moses and his second wife, Jackie, continue to sponsor the activities.
“To God be the glory for this event,” Moses said. “We invite everyone to come and join us.
The first gathering took place in 1995 at the Lee Street High School. About 35 attended the inaugural celebration. In past years, as many as 300 people have attended Cowboy Day.
For more information, contact, call 449-5589, (912) 552-0118 or (912) 552-4243.
Committee members include Isaac E. Moses, president, Elnora Turner Clark, vice president and public relations, Sandra Goodman Jackson, social media coordinator, Foster Turner, operations manager, Isaac Moses, chairman and Jacqueline Moses, secretary/treasurer.
