Cowboy culture took center stage at the inaugural Gateway Trail Ride & Field Party at Rolling Ranch in Sauget, IL. Hosted by country artist and Cahokia native Michael B. Whit, the three-day celebration blended music, farming, and tradition, spotlighting the deep roots of Black cowboy heritage. From pig chases, pony rides, sack races, and a mechanical bull to a $1,000 line-dancing competition, the festival offered a mix of country staples alongside live performances and DJ sets spanning country, funk, R&B, and hip hop. Promoted by Phil of Liquid Assets and Certified Steppas Trail Riders, the event marked a vibrant new chapter in honoring cowboy culture and its lasting influence on American music and lifestyle. Photos by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American.

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