The Cowboy Shootout is a charity event that takes you back to the Wild West for the sake of bolstering community fundraising initiatives. The charity event has numerous activities, competitions, food,  entertainment, and live music to help raise funds for our partnering charities and celebrate our community. 

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The two-day charity partners with two Non Profit organizations, The Well Foundation and The Des Plaines Wetlands Conservancy, to raise funds for their campaigns and programs. 

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There are five major contests with both overall prizes and individual event prizes. The events are mounted shooting, fast draw, bull riding, calf roping, and the stand off. To learn more, explore our competition page. 

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Other highlights of the day will be a brisket and ribs barbecue with all the fixin‘s. Fill in the day with clay shooting and fishing, then belly up to the bar in the saloon to wet your whistle after you’re done with all your shooting.

The Cowboy Shootout is open to cowboys, cowgirls, and children are welcome as spectators. Bring out the whole family to enjoy, whether it's playing a game of horseshoes, corn hole, or watching the full day of entertainment.​