Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas

Beverly Willcoxon in 2005 with the lucky winning bidder, Otto Kracke, who won Beverly's custom created rodeo scrapbooks which she donated to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committe For the past 7 years, Beverly Willcoxon has created some truly unique masterpieces that she has kindly donated to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee. This year, she has once again out-done herself.

The items donated each year are auctioned off during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction in Abilene, Kansas.

This year's auction will be held Friday, August 5, 2011 6:30 pm at the Harold J. Royer Bandshell on the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo grounds in Abilene, Kansas.

Abilene Reflector-Chronicle Article (7/9/11)

Beverly's 2011 Masterpiece:

A Custom-Made Western Bench with the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo logo in tooled leather!

This is an amazing hand-made western bench with a custom leather tooled Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo logo, leather and hair-on-hide; vinyl seat opens for storage. COOL! Another amazing creation from Beverly Willcoxon donated to support the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee!

Come on out to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm (at the Harold J. Royer Bandshell) and win this amazing item with the highest bid! See you at the Harold J. Royer Bandshell on the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo grounds in Abilene, Kansas!

2010:

Beverly's 2010 Masterpiece: A Quilt Featuring Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Posters From Years Past & A Rodeo Poster from 1981!

This amazing quilt was auctioned off at the 2010 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Stage on the rodeo grounds (Abilene, Kansas)!

The Queen-size quilt features fabric versions of Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo posters from years past!

The poster is the 1981 Challenge of the World Champions at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo August 17-19, 1981 (with Coors "Chute Out" Prorodeo logo), framed in barn wood. The poster will be auctioned off at the 2010 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Stage on the rodeo grounds!

The poster at left was also auctioned off at the 2010 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction.

The poster is the 1981 Challenge of the World Champions at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas on August 17-19, 1981 (with Coors "Chute Out" ProRodeo logo), framed in barn wood.

2009:

Beverly's 2009 Masterpiece: Custom Floor Lamp Featuring The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Series!

Custom Western floor lamp featuring the buckles from the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Series

Scrapbook featuring buckle recipients (not pictured)

Framed artwork featuring buckle honor recipients

Framed Rodeo poster featuring Abilene's own Two Time All Around World Champion Cowboy, Gerald Roberts.

The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Buckle Series features the following cowboys and cowgirls. The 2009 year completes the 3rd series, with 7 buckles in each series.

1989 - Bruce Miller - Saddle Bronc

1990 - Cary Bryant - Calf Roping

1991 - Jon Greenough - Bareback

1992 - Tracy Brunner - Steer Wrestling

1993 - Donna Samples - Barrel Racing

1994 - Paul Whitehair - Bull Riding

1995 - 50th Anniversary

1996 - Gerald Roberts - Saddle Bronc

1997 - Phil Bryant - Calf Roping

1998 - Mark Brunner - Bareback

1999 - Jim Janke - Steer Wrestling

2000 - Guy Winters, Sr & Guy Winters, Jr - Team Roping

2001 - Stacy Krueger-Hall - Barrel Racing

2002 - Johm McDonald - Bull Riding

2003 - Steve Davis - Bareback Riding

2004 - Ty Bryant - Calf Roping

2005 - Jared Roberts - Sadlle Bronc

2006 - Bob Pounds - Steer Wrestling

2007 - Scott Bannkes & Billy Randle - Team Roping

2008 - Shaleigh Smith - Barrel Racing

2009 - Geff Dawson - Bull Riding

Beverly made a beautiful one-of-a-kind creation again! The following four wonderful items were auctioned off in 2009 to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee!

Framed artwork featuring buckle honor recipients

Framed Rodeo poster featuring Abilene's own Two Time All Around World Champion Cowboy, Gerald Roberts.

2008:

Beverly's 2008 Masterpiece: Custom Made Rodeo Chaps Autographed by Top Cowboys & Cowgirls in Rodeo!

Beverly Willcoxon has come through again this year with a truly remarkable donation: a pair of custom made chaps, made by Abilene's own Circle R Chaps. Beverly has painstakingly ensured that these beautifully crafted rodeo chaps were autographed by some of the best cowboys, cowgirls, stock contractors and other rodeo folks around! Don't miss your chance to own these gorgeous collector rodeo chaps, which will be auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee during the annual belt buckle auction on Friday, August 1, 2008!

Partial List of Rodeo Cowboys & Cowgirls who have signed these chaps:

Adam Gary
Andy Carter
Barry Kreikemeier
Beau Schroeder
Bee Jay Scott
Bill Hamilton
Billy Etbauer
Billy Irish
Boone Elam
Brad Pierce
Brent Burns
Brian Bendele
Bryan Fields
Bryan Richardson
C.J. Mohl
Charmaine Miller
Chris Bob Brent
Chris Neal
Clay Saffell
Clint Craig
Cody Brecheisen
Cody Parks
Cole Wilson
Collin McTaggart
Cooper Kanngiesser
Cooper McBride
D.J. Base
Dan Newman
David Helmbauh
Dennis Foyil
Derrick Younger
Dustin Brewer
Dustin Murray
Eric Vrill
Ernie Bacon
Fred Whitfield
Gary Collins, Jr.
Gretchen Helton
Guy Winters, Jr.
Holly Clamon
Holly Etbauer
Howdy Cloud
Hunter Cure
Hunter Herrin
J.D. Matzhe
Jack Hodges
Jake Hettinger
Jason Lahr
Jeff "Slim" Garner
Jeff Miller
Jeff Richardson
Jess McMillin
Jesse Jackson
Joanna Blackwell
Jodi Rush Cuccurillo
Joey Bell, Jr.
Josh K. Johnson
Justin McKee
Justin Turner
Justing Rumford
Jyme Beth Cochrane
Kyle Whitaker
Lanita Powers
Linda Kay
Logan Knibble
Louie Brunson
Lucas Dick
Maegan Reichert
Marsha Nelson
Mary Burger
Mickey Gee
Mitch Murray
Nancy Kay Smith
Nathan Klassen
Nick Dupuis
Nick Laduke
Rick Anderson
Rickey Riley
Ronnie Fields
Sallye Williams
Sammy Andrews
Shelley Ward
Stan Chanowith
Stan Williamson
Stetson Vest
Steve Oddy
Tamara Reinhardt
Teddy Johnson
Tommy Cook
Tracy Watson
Travis Marshall
Wes Arcement

Click for larger image! (both legs have signatures)

Please forgive us for any typographical errors in the names listed at left. If you notice a mistake, please let us know!

These chaps were custom made by Abilene's own Circle R Chaps.

In addition to the gorgeous autographed chaps, the above framed memory case in honor of Bankes Barrel Racers will be auctioned!

2007:

Beverly's 2007 Masterpiece: The Gerald Roberts Memory Case, Scrapbook & Collage

Beverly Willcoxon once again created some truly unique hand-crafted masterpieces that were auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee! In honor of the "Heroes & Legends" theme for 2007, Beverly's donated items feature Abilene's own Two Time World Champion Rodeo Cowboy, Gerald Roberts

From the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle . . .

Belt buckle auction generates more than $8,000

Dave Bergmeier, Publisher - Editor, of The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Published August 07, 2007 9:13 AM CDT

The memory of the late Gerald Roberts was honored in an important way as three collector items were sold for more than $4,000 Friday night during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo belt buckle auction in front of the Harold J. Royer Bandshell.

A shadow box collection was sold for $1,675 to Don Burns. A gallery of enclosed memorabilia was sold for $1,325 to Shannan Hauser, granddaughter of Roberts. A scrapbook of collectibles brought $1,100 and was purchased by a buyer who wished to remain anonymous.

All three of the projects were undertaken by rural Abilene resident Beverly Willcoxon, who spent many hours as a tribute to the rodeo legend and her only request was to have the proceeds be earmarked for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee.

The auction with all of items raised $8,400.

Click here to read the full article.

The items were on display at Rittel's Western Wear in Abilene until the day of the auction on Friday, August 3, 2007.

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(This item was purchased by Gerald Roberts' granddaughter, Shannan Hauser, for $1,325)

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(This item was purchased by Don Burns for $1,675)

A third item (not depicted) is a scrapbook featuring Gerald Roberts.
(It was purchased by an anonymous bidder for $1,100)

2006:

Beverly's 2006 Masterpiece: Sponsors, Locals & Committee Men Quilt

The quilt was auctioned off on Friday, August 4th at 6:30 pm at the Royer Bandshell during the Rodeo Commemorative Belt Buckle Auction. A handmade quilt made by Beverly Willcoxon and embedded with the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo was the biggest seller--topping off the bidding at $2,400. Don Burns, whose picture is one of several pictures featured on the quilt, was the buyer. For more info on the 2006 auction, click here.

Carrying Bag

Sponsors, Locals & Committee Men Quilt created and donated to the Abilene Rodeo by Beverly Willcoxon

2005:

Beverly's 2005 Masterpiece: Three Scrapbooks depicting the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

Beverly Willcoxon created the series of 3 remarkable scrapbooks on the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and presented it to the Rodeo Committee in 2005. The set was auctioned off at the 2005 Belt Buckle Auction.

Beverly Willcoxon poses with the lucky winning bidder, Otto Kracke.

Event Highlights:

Beverly Willcoxon - A Special Sponsor