Rodeo fans, riders in for a treat this week in Hennessey
HOLD ON, COWBOY – This youngster competes in mutton’ bustin competition at an earlier Hennessey rodeo. More kids will get that opportunity Friday and Saturday nights (Aug. 18-19) at this year’s rodeo. There will also be greased pig and calf scramble
Cowboys and cowgirls from all around will be competing on horseback or riding a bull Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 16-19, during Hennessey’s annual rodeo events.
There will also be greased pig, a calf scramble and mutton bustin’ events for the kids at the open rodeo Friday and Saturday nights.
All events will be held at the Hennessey Arena located at 122 N. Arapaho St. (U.S. Highway 81 - Main Street - to only stoplight then west on Oklahoma Avenue and south onto Arapaho Street).
Admission for the Friday and Saturday nights open rodeo is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12.
Rodeo fans should enter the arena by 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. rodeo start.
As usual there will also be concessions at the rodeos.
Call for More Info
Contacts: Open Rodeo (Charlie Cline, 405-8535450); Jackpot and Ranch Rodeo (Tyrel Cline 405853-5459 by Aug. 15 to enter)
Friday and Saturday Open Rodeos
The Friday and Saturday night open rodeos will start at 8 p.m. and competitors must sign in before 7:30 p.m.
Children may enter greased pig, calf scramble and mutton bustin’ events. There will be a limit to the number of sheep riders allowed (call 405-853-5450 to sign up).
Winners will receive buckles and added money in these events.
Donations to Fire Dept.
There will be a four-person wild cow milking competition Saturday night which requires a $200 entry fee with proceeds to the Hennessey Fire Department.
Rodeo planners have routinely made donations to the fire department, school groups and other volunteer organizations.
Wednesday Night Jackpot Entries open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start for the third annual Hennessey Jackpot.
It has an “80s theme” this year and there will be a cash prize for the best costume, said Cline, one of the organizers.
“Fresh walking calves will be used in calf roping and breakaway events,” he said.
Order of events (two rounds per event): Bulldogging, calf roping, breakaway.
Thursday Night Ranch Rodeo
The 3-in-1 (load one, tie one and doctor one) ranch rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Hennessey Arena with four man teams. Competitors may be on multiple teams and there will be an 80% payback. Call Cline by Aug. 15 to enter the ranch rodeo.