No big plans this week? Don’t worry, we’ll fix that. Just take a peek at our list of five things to do in some of our favorite big cities and prepare for a weekend filled with adventure. From educational summits celebrating horsemanship to seeing Blake Shelton’s Ten Times Crazier Tour, we can bet you’ll have quite a weekend.

Western Design Conference
The 2013 Western Design Conference officially kicked off yesterday and this fun-filled exhibit lasts three more days! Ya-hoo! Featuring the latest trends of fashion, jewelry, interior and furniture for the upcoming season, it’s one of the biggest exhibition of the finest Western design in the world. It pretty much exists for us Cowgirls. 
When: Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8.
Where: Snow King Center (corner of Snow King and Willow), Jackson Hole, WY; (307) 690-9719.

Parelli 2013 Performance Summit
The Parelli Performance Summit is a three-day celebration of horsemanship, benefitting horses and fellow horse lovers. Join in on an educational opportunity where you’ll learn how to be progressive and purposeful with your horsemanship. This annual event takes place on the beautiful Parelli ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Get your tickets today before they’re sold out quick!
When: Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8.
Where: Parelli Ranch, 7 Parelli Way, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147; (800) 642-3335.

Blake Shelton Ten Times Crazier Tour
Country music sensation Blake Shelton is back on the road with a 30-city U.S. tour and will be performing this weekend at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. What’s even more fun is that it’s his ten times crazier tour so you know to expect a lot of, well, crazies! Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer will also be performing with Shelton.
When: Saturday, September 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Comcast Center, 885 S Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048; (508) 339-2331.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Nothing like spending a Saturday night at a fun, good old rodeo!
When: Saturday, September 7, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76107; (817) 625-1025.

Naked Cowboy Finals
Yep, you read that right. The original Naked Cowboy, aka the guy who just hangs around Times Square in New York City in his underpants and plays his guitar, is supposedly busy with other activities and events. Five finalists from the contest to win a Naked Cowboy franchise will be competing for the title and the winner will “use the name, branding and reputation of the Naked Cowboy.” (McKinney Avenue Tavern). The original Naked Cowboy will also make a special appearance and perform during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys/New York Giants game.
When: Sunday, September 8.
Where: McKinney Avenue Tavern, 2822 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204; (214) 969-1984.

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