Hello & Welcome; Thank you for visiting Cowpaty - Pro Rodeo Clown, Entertainer & Barrelman

Garrett Wilson, better known as Cowpaty, is an entertainer widely recognized for his role as a rodeo clown. He began his career at just 11 years old in 2010, performing at a small, local biweekly rodeo in his hometown of Burnsville, NC. Over the next eight years, Cowpaty honed his craft and perfected his character. As demand for his unique style of comedy grew, he started receiving requests to perform at larger professional rodeos across the Southeast and Northeast for various rodeo associations.

Cowpaty is a direct extension of Garrett's personality—he connects with audiences all over the country, making them laugh and creating lasting memories. His comedy is rooted in old-school humor, featuring slapstick routines, quick wit, and plenty of crowd interaction. Cowpaty’s high-energy, family-friendly acts appeal to people of all ages, from six to eighty-six.

Whether he’s in the arena, along the fence, or up in the stands, Cowpaty keeps audiences engaged, often stepping in to entertain during unexpected delays in the show. His presence is also crucial during the bull riding events, where he serves as a "safe island" for the bullfighters and riders in the clown barrel. While rodeo clowns are evolving, Cowpaty stays true to the core principles of the role, which was designed years ago to bring joy and entertainment to rodeo audiences.

The primary role of a rodeo clown is to keep the audience entertained during any dead space or lulls in the performance. Rodeo is an unpredictable sport, and when things don’t go as planned, it’s the clown’s responsibility to fill the gap with comedy, ensuring the show runs smoothly and the audience remains engaged. Cowpaty often refers to himself as the "glue" of the rodeo, because he’s there to hold things together with humor during those quiet moments. Rodeo-goers pay to see a show, and it’s Cowpaty’s job to make sure they get their money’s worth. In a world filled with bad news and challenges, Cowpaty’s role as a performer is to offer people a chance to laugh, relax, and temporarily forget their worries.

If you’re interested in booking Cowpaty as your rodeo clown or for any event in need of quality family entertainment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Click on the contact link for more details, and we’ll be happy to discuss scheduling and availability.

Accomplishments:

6X Arbuckle Rodeo Clown of the Year & Clown of the Finals ('10,'11,'12,'13,'14,'15,'16)

10X Madison County Championship Rodeo Clown of the Year & Clown of the Finals ('14,'15,'16,'17,'18,'19,'20,'21,'22,'23,'24)

2X National Cowboy Association Clown of the Year & Finals ('22,'23)

Cowpaty is a proud member of:

• National Cowboy Association 
• International Professional Rodeo Association
• Eastern Pro Rodeo Association
• Southern Rodeo Association

As I stumble through this life,
help me to create more laughter than tears,
dispense more cheer than gloom,
spread more cheer than despair.

Never let me become so indifferent,

that I will fail to see the wonders in the eyes of a child,
or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged.

make them happy, and forget momentarily,
all the unpleasantness in their lives.

may I hear You whisper:
“When you made My people smile,
you made Me smile.”