Rodeo riding into town

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FL - The Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association is proud to announce its 58th Annual Championship Bull Riding & Dodge Labor Day Rodeo.

The excitement begins on Friday, September 4th, 6:30 p.m. with the annual Cattlewomen’s Dance to be held at the Shrine Club on Hwy 78 West.

Cost is $250.00 per table of eight or $25.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Eli’s Western Wear, 907 NW Park Street or Porter’s Cleaners, 1700 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee.

Championship Bull Riding starts at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th with PRCA Rodeo action on Sunday and Monday September 6th and 7th.

Muttin’ Bustin’ will kick off each Rodeo beginning at 2:00 p.m.

The 58th Annual Championship Bull Riding and Dodge Labor Day Rodeo will take place at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center; enter through the Highway 710 East Entrance.

In addition to all of the action going on inside the arena this year Cowboys Steak & BBQ will feature home cooked BBQ on the circle outside the arena each day.

Advanced tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 and over, ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets can be purchased from Eli’s Western Wear located at 907 NW Park Street Okeechobee, call 863-763-2984.

Tickets at the Gate will be $15 for adults, $8 for children 6 and over, ages 5 and under are free.

For more information go to www.okeechobeecattlemansassociation.com

Courtesy: Toni Doyle, Main Street Okeechobee