The annual celebration of contemporary Western art and custom cowboy gear returns this year from Thursday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 18. Festivities begin Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with a party where visitors can preview the show and get a ballot book for pieces they might want to purchase. Registration and ticket purchase is required. On Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 22 Trappings artists will demonstrate their skills on the front porch. Admission is waived for those who purchase tickets for either Thursday or Friday night. Director Mary Bones urged visitors to attend the big opening reception at the Museum on Friday from ...