Illinois Cowboy and WB State Championship

llowa Irregulars are excited to present the 2026 Illinois State Cowboy Action and Wild Bunch State Championships scheduled from July 15-19, 2026.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Our online forms allow up to 2 registrants per form. However, please note that if you’re planning to shoot both Cowboy and Wild Bunch you’ll need to complete both forms.

  • Click here to complete the Cowboy Registration Form.
  • Click here to complete the Wild Bunch Registration Form.
    • Please note, you can also download event specific information like Event Schedules, Camping, Dinner Cruise, and Host Hotel information by clicking on the appropriate links below.

PAPER REGISTRATION: Click here to download the Paper Registration Forms for both Cowboy and Wild Bunch, as well as the required waiver, and camping information. Follow instructions on the forms.

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2026 State Championship Who’s Coming List is Updated

50 days and counting down! It won’t be long before the canons announce the opening of the 2026 Illinois State Cowboy Action and Wild Bunch Shooting Championships begin.

  • Wild Bunch State Championship runs from Wednesday July 15 to Thursday July 16.
  • Side and Warmup matches are scheduled on Friday July 17
  • Cowboy Action State Championship runs from Saturday July 18 to Sunday July 19, followed by an Awards Banquet in an air-conditioned banquet hall.

Additional activities include an optional Saturday evening Riverboat Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River and a free Friday night pizza party. More information in the links below.

And of course, all of this is held in our beautiful, shaded cowboy town. Oh, and one more thing – this is NOT a lost brass match – you’ll get back about as many casings as you shoot!

We recently updated the Who’s Coming List for the 2026 Illowa Irregulars’ State Championship. 94 registered shooters and counting! CLICK HERE to view who’s on the list. My guess is that you’ll see someone you know.

👉 It’s not too late to get your name on the list if you’ve not done so already. Simply CLICK HERE for more information including links to our registration forms.

🔥 REGISTER TODAY 🔥
(you’ll be glad you did)

2026 Illinois State SASS Championship update

More exciting news about our Illinois State SASS match!

There will be 3 guns raffled off along with a Dillon 750 loading press.

· Ruger has donated a Model 1894 SBL Series lever action rifle in .357 Mag

· Buckeye Trooper has donated an Uberti Model 1858 Remington cap and ball pistol with holster and all the necessary accoutrements and accessories to make you a Black Powder Master!

· Cowboy Edge has generously donated one of their popular Taper Tools.

· A Dillon 750 loading press is up for grabs.

· There is a 1911 Springfield Armory Milspec in .45ACP on the table.

· Gift certificates from Starline, Bullets By Scarlett, Michigan Rattler, and Mernickle Custom Holsters along with Items from Midway, Eclectic Cowgirl, and others as we receive them.

· All shooters will receive a raffle ticket to place for the prize of their choice. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at registration.

There is a deadline of June 1st to ensure the best chance to fill your category, make sure we have a good count to order buckles and other awards, and to get our T-shirt order placed.

If you have signed up – Thank You! If you are considering joining us, please stop and fill out the application! All the match details can be found HERE

We are working hard to bring you a fun-filled match with great stages, challenging side matches, and a Gatling Gun. See you in July!

Cowboy Rick

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Sunday Cowboy match

Heads up to our Illowa Irregular Cowboy Action shooters. We will be holding our May monthly match at Milan Rifle Club this Sunday, May 17th. Registration begins at 8:00AM and the shooting starts right after our 9:00AM safety briefing. Badlands Charlie is our match director this month, so bring your accolades or tomatoes for your after the match assessment!

Stages are attached for your use.

Stay tuned for exciting news about our drawings and raffles scheduled this July at the Illinois State Championship!

See you Sunday!
Cowboy Rick

May 2026 Stages 1-6 (2) (1).pdf

2026 State Championship Who’s Coming List – May 7 Update

With just over two months until the 2026 Illinois State Championship, excitement is building at Camden Mills – home to the 2026 Illinois State Championship.

Registrations continue to arrive. Click here to see the most recent Who’s Coming list. (Any recently received paper registrations may not be on this list.)

Not registered yet? Whatcha waiting for? We offer both online and paper registration options.

Online: Click here to complete the Cowboy Registration Form. Click here to complete the Wild Bunch Registration Form.

PAPER REGISTRATION: Click here to download the Paper Registration Forms for both Cowboy and Wild Bunch, as well as the required waiver, and camping information. Follow instructions on the forms.

See ya there, pardner!