TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Join us in beautiful Bridgeport, CA for another great event! We’re excited to announce that Margo Cilker, Andy Hedges with Maggie Rose, Trinity Seely, Adrian Brannan, and Annie Mackenzie, will be gracing our stage this year!
We are also adding four new workshops this year taught by Sarah Smith, Kailey Klein + Mary Cerise, Chloe Palmer, and Trinity Seely!
We will have two days of fantastic displays of original art from our artists and makers. Head on over to the artist page to see the outstanding lineup for 2025.
- Saturday Public Shopping -
Back by popular demand, Saturday will have open hours to shop and meet our wonderful artists/makers. The Trade Show will be free and open to the public from 10am - 3pm! So be sure to stop by and see our new vendors and their beautiful creations. After 3pm, the Trade Show will only be open to our Saturday Night guests for private shopping.
We’ll see you at the Bridgeport Ranch:
68 Twin Lakes Rd Bridgeport, CA 93517
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY EVENING
Our Friday evening guests will have a first look at the 2025 display of artists and makers, dinner, and an exclusive performance by Margo Cilker, Adrian Brannan and Annie Mackenzie! Margo, Adrian, and Annie are genuine western artists speaking from the land where they live.
All artists and makers will be set up in the Barn Gallery and the grass area for viewing and shopping before dinner. Come shop and support our wonderful makers!
An intimate dinner setting provides an opportunity to converse with artists and your table neighbors, creating an evening of fun and making new friends.
Schedule:
4:00pm - Gates open. Trade show opens.
6:30pm - 10:00pm - Dinner with performance and concert.
Tickets will be limited for this special night, so make sure you reserve your seats as soon as possible! Ticket price includes the art display, dinner, and concert.
**Free entry for kids 12 and under**
SATURDAY EVENT
Attendees will experience a full day of artist/maker displays of original art for sale, followed by dinner, poetry and dancing music.
Dinner consists of a traditional western style grilled meal. Share a table with your friends and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the ranch before the music starts.
Evening entertainment features a collaborative performance with Andy Hedges and daughter Maggie Rose, and Trinity Seely
Schedule:
10:00am - Gates open for public shopping and Saturday ticket holders.
3:00pm - Gates close for open admission
4:00pm - Gates open. Private shopping begins.
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Auction
8:00pm - Concert.
Tickets will sell out for the Saturday event. Saturday ticket price includes the art exhibits, dinner, auction, and entertainment. Buy your tickets as soon as possible!
**Free entry for kids 12 and under**
- WORKSHOPS -
The Art of the Western Cuff: A Silversmithing Experience with Sarah Smith
Step into the world of Western silversmithing with Sarah Smith, a proud member of the Cowgirl Legacy and a seasoned silversmith with over 30+ years of experience. In this hands-on class at The Rodear, you’ll create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind sterling silver cuff bracelet—designed by you, made by your hands.
Working from a flat piece of sterling silver stock, you'll learn to:
Add your own embellishments and personal style
Solder and form your bracelet
Polish and finish it to a professional shine
No sawing required—just solid instruction, a welcoming environment, and the joy of making something truly your own. Whether you’re new to silversmithing or looking to expand your skills, this is a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals and leave with a bracelet you’ll be proud to wear.
Seats are limited—sign up now and take home a piece of your own story in silver.
Time and Date: Thursday July 24 , 9:00am - 4:00pm
Price: $250 per student
Only 12 spots available!
Beading Basics with Chloe Palmer: Make Your Own Stunning Earrings!
Join renowned jewelry artist Chloe Palmer for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful pair of beaded earrings from scratch — no experience needed! Chloe brings years of experience, a passion for teaching, and a warm, encouraging style that makes learning both easy and exciting.
In this intimate, beginner-friendly class, Chloe will guide you step-by-step through the basics of beading. You’ll walk away with a gorgeous handmade pair of earrings and the skills to keep creating on your own!
What's Included:
A complete beading kit to take home (beads, thread, needles, and a beading mat)
Expert instruction from Chloe Palmer
A relaxing, creative atmosphere
A one-of-a-kind pair of earrings made by you
Time and Date: Friday July 25 , 9:00am - 12:00pm
Price: $100 per student
Only 10 spots available — secure yours today and let your creativity shine!
Create Your Own Tooled Leather & Authentic Turquoise Earrings With Magpie West and Hanging Moon Silver
Kailey Klein and Mary Cerise are back with another leather & silver combo class! Join us for a half day workshop where you'll learn to build your own set of statement earrings featuring classic tooled leather and authentic turquoise with a sterling silver setting. Mary of Hanging Moon Silver will guide students through creating the top half of the earrings; turquoise studs set in silver. Folks will learn the basics of soldering, stone setting, and finishing techniques.
Kailey of Magpie West will then walk students through tooling the bottom portion of the earrings. Students will experience design drawing, using a swivel knife, and the basics of stamping while they create beautiful flowing floral tooling.
This class is open to all levels and we encourage joyful learning! All supplies are included in the cost of tuition.
Time and Date: Friday July 25 , 8:30am - 1:00pm
Price: $200 per student
Only 14 spots available!
Songwriting with Trinity Seely
The art of songwriting is one that just about anyone can learn. Whether or not you’ve tried your hand at songwriting in the past, this workshop will give you the opportunity to get creative and introduce you to the tools and techniques you need to write your first song.
Time and Date: Friday July 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Price: $75 per student
Can’t make it? You can still stand with us.
The Rodear is a celebration of the women who shape the spirit of the West through art, craft, song, and story. Your donation helps preserve tradition, provide exhibitions, and fuel education through mentorship and scholarship for the next generation of western women artists.
Stand with the Women Who Keep the West Alive.