2026 Whole Horsemanship Clinic Dates- Whole Horsemanship Clinic Packages and Ranch Vacation Packages are available on these dates:
| 2026 Dates | Arrive | Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | Jan 30 | ||
| Feb 15 | Feb 20 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| Mar 1 | Mar 6 | ||
| Mar 22 | Mar 27 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| Apr 12 | Apr 17 | ||
| Apr 26 | May 1 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| May 10 | May 15 | ||
| Jul 12 | July 17 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| Sept 13 | Sept 18 | ||
| Oct 4 | Oct 9 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| Oct 18 | Oct 23 | ||
| Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Optional Jumping Clinic | |
| Dec 13 | Dec 18 |
May 29-31, and Nov. 6-8, 2026
June 7-13, Jun 14-20, and June 21- 27, 2026 Three back-to-back 1-week sessions. Campers may stay for 1, 2, or all 3 sessions, depending on availability.
2026 Holidays and Community Events
For more information on these events, see www.banderacowboycapital.com events calendar
Jan. 9-11 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show. Mansfield Park.
Jan. 9-11 Bandera HOKA Trail Run in Hill Country State Natural Area (adjoining HCEL). Check out our Special Runners’ Rates!
March 9-20 Spring Break for most Texas public schools
April 10-12 Easter Weekend, (April 12 Orthodox Easter)
May 22-24 Memorial Day Weekend- Bandera Stampede Celebration!
Saturday, May 22; Parade on Main Street, Crafts on Courthouse Lawn
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, May 22, 23, 24- BANDERA PRORODEO all 3 nights! PRCA top level competition and entertainment!
Live Music all over Bandera!
-More information at www.banderacowboycapital.com/events/may
May 25 Memorial Day
May 29-31 Cattle Sorting and Team Penning Clinic at Hill Country Equestrian Lodge!
June 7-13, June 14-20, June 21-27 Girls Summer Riding Camp at HCEL. Three 1-week sessions, back-to-back
Sept. 4-6, Labor Day Weekend- Bandera Round-Up!
Saturday Parade on Main Street! Arts and Crafts on Historic Courthouse Lawn.
Live Music all over town!
Women's Ranch Rodeo Saturday Night
Men's Ranch Rodeo Sunday Night!
Monday, Sept. 7- Labor Day
Saturday, Sept. 19- 44th Annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival! Gumbo Cook-off, Parade, Live Music
Saturday, Oct. 31- Halloween!
Oct. 30- Nov. 1- Hunter's Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 31- Bandera Co. Chamber of Commerce Buck Fest at Mansfield Park- Barbecue, Raffle, Vendor Exhibits.
Live music all over Bandera!
Nov. 6-8- Cattle Sorting and Team Penning Clinic at Hill Country Equestrian Lodge!
Thursday, Nov. 26- Thanksgiving Day- Enjoy a Beautiful, home-cooked meal at HCEL!
Friday, Dec. 25- Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 31- New Year’s Eve
Jan 1-New Year's Day- Possibly Cowgirl Round-up and Showdeo at Mansfield Park in Bandera. Check back for details!
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