The Cowboy spirit of the Goodnight-Loving Trail will roll into the hills east of Albuquerque when the Founders Ranch Chuck Wagon Gathering and Braggin’ Rights Cook-off commences during the Single Action Shooting Society’s (SASS) END of TRAIL Wild West Jubilee and Cowboy Action Shooting World Championships. The 27th annual event, attracting Cowboy aficionados from around the world will celebrate its Classic Westen Movie theme at the organization’s rustic 480 acre Founders Ranch located in the hills east of Albuquerque in Edgewood, New Mexico.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of the Old West cattle drives, the Chuck Wagon outfits of today go to great lengths to retain the original wagons and devises used by Cowboys of old. Visit the encampments and have a meal with any of the outfits and it is easy to imagine yourself on a cattle drive back on the range when the chuck wagon was the center of work for the American Cowboy.

Like their predecessors, cooks competing in today's gatherings cook over a fire pit in the ground, use a variety of hardwoods for the fire, and rely on staples such as flour, potatoes, dried beans, dried or canned fruit and, of course, beef for their menus. The Cast iron skillets, pots and dutch ovens favored by today's chuck wagon cooks are the same as the ones used on trail drives in the late 1800's.

The 27th Annual END of TRAIL World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting and Wild West Jubilee is produced by the Single Action Shooting Society, better known as SASS. Admission is $10.00 per person per day. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is $2.00 per vehicle. Event hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. All spectators are encouraged to dress Western, but are not permitted to carry firearms. All spectators in the shooting areas must have eye protection (sunglasses). Hearing protection is encouraged and available on site.

Founders Ranch is located in Edgewood, New Mexico, just 20 miles east of Albuquerque and six miles off Interstate 40. Heading east from Albuquerque, exit Sedillo and go east on route 333 to Highway 217. Go south five miles on Highway 217 to Juan Thomas Road then turn left 1.5 miles to Barton Road. Turn left on Barton road ¾ mile to the Founders Ranch entrance. For other event and lodging information call (714) 694-1800 or visit our web site at www.sassnet.com.

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Proceeds benefit The SASS Scholarship Foundation and the SASS Museum.