"Bits and Pieces of El Paso"

Tuesday, December 30th
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

While college football games were growing in popularity, working cowboys were having their food prepared on the tailgate of modified chuck wagons. Perhaps this is how the tailgating tradition began. See what it’s like to sit in a saddle; see the cooking utensils used to make those memorable cowboy meals; mud coffee and beans. Grind coffee, heft a cast iron Dutch oven, try on a pair of spurs, chaps and a hat; just have fun being a real cowboy. The bell rings at noon for a sampling of beans and barbeque served up by Mo'z BBQ -- first come first served.

Be sure to stick around for a special dance from Folklorico performers of Cafe Quetzalcoatl at 2:00 p.m. The Children's Calavera Folklorico represents traditions of the Dia de los Muertos celebration held in Mexico and celebrated annually in El Paso. Experience tidbits of El Paso culture by visiting the Museum of History’s four exhibit galleries. All events are FREE and open to all ages.

The Museum invites you to take this opportunity to participate in a cowboy cultural celebration featuring a sampling of real Texas barbeque, beans and dance!