Looking for a great way to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Eastern Oregon’s Blue Mountains; to relive the
adventure of those brave pioneers who blazed the Oregon Trail; to get closer to family and friends with an actual experience sharing great food, comradeship, and old fashion fun? Then the Pendleton Round-Up Wagon Train
is for you!
The 42nd Annual Wagon Train is an official part of the Pendleton Round-Up Association and is known as the Pendleton Round-Up Wagon
Train.
All clothing must be pre-ordered. Purchase of Wagon Train clothing is optional,
only pre-ordered Wagon Train clothing will be available at Base Camp.
Participants need to bring horse trailer, tent, camper or motor home, there will be ample camping spots on a first come basis.
Some spaces are reserved for a Wagon Circle (with photography in mind), for Teamsters, the Caterer and the group campfire meeting pit. Again, this year, camp will
not move. Once you are set up you can
relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
If you come early, please be prepared to move your site if needed, and be
prepared to feed yourself and your animals!
Beginning mid-day on Monday hay will be available and our first meal
will be Monday evening, June 19th.
Wagon Train camp will be in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon at elevations of 4700 ft to 5000+ ft;
breakfast and dinner will be at camp. Saturday morning breakfast is the final meal (June 24th) after which cleanup of the
campground and planning for next year begins.
This is a family-friendly Wagon Train event! We have a variety of exciting activities planned for you. On Wednesday, showcase your talents at our Talent Show. On Thursday, we will be wearing pink for Cancer Awareness Day and may even have a Barrel Ride planned if there is a suitable body of water. On Friday, dress up in traditional Wagon Train attire for our "Period Dress-Up" day, and don't forget to bring your cameras to capture the memories. In the evening, we will provide live music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Throughout the event, we will also have an auction, a kids scavenger hunt, and other fun contests and activities that will be announced closer to the event dates. Be sure to check back for updates!
Stud horses, firearms, bikes, ATV's/UTV's and all dogs are not allowed- please leave them home, young horses (foals) must be halter broken
and kept tied.
Water will be available for animals from the creek/pond, potable water is limited and cannot be provided for stock. The terrain is quite rocky and uneven, we highly recommend that animals be recently shod (some
people find boots effective too).
Please plan to contain animals with a high line, electric fence, panels or tie to your
trailer;
don’t tie to trees and don’t leave hobbled horses loose. If you and your animals are in shape it will make the
trip a lot more fun. Remember rain is always a possibility and at 5000 ft. the nights can be very cool so come
prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings.
The next mailing will be in late May and will include a suggested equipment list and a map to our camp.