4th Annual Little Creek Ranch Rodeo May 10th
Call Nita Rutledge 901-896-5877 for additional info or email nita@southern-appraisal.com
4th Annual Little Creek Ranch Rodeo May 10th
Rodeos have been part of our American culture for close to two centuries, gaining in popularity each year with thousands of fans attending rodeos around the country. On Saturday May 10, 2008 Little Creek Ranch will offer rodeo fans a chance to experience first hand a unique part of our heritage.
Rain or shine the 4th Annual Little Creek Ranch Rodeo will be held Saturday May 10, 2008 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the ranch near Glen, MS. Dodge Rodeo, Calvary Rodeo Production and Little Creek Ranch are proud to host this family event and invite everyone to come out for the fun and excitement. Other main sponsors include the Alcorn County Farmer’s Coop, Land Bank of North Mississippi, Coca Cola Bottling Works of Corinth and Brose Autoplex.
As an added attraction this year a Cutting Bred Quarter Horse will be given away during the rodeo. Purchase of a ticket the night of the rodeo qualifies you for the drawing and you must be present to win. Admission to the rodeo is adults $8.00, Children $5.00, kids 5 and under free with the gate opening at 4:30. There is limited seating so bring your lawn chair and concessions will be available.
The Kid’s Rodeo kicks off at 6:00 pm with Mutton Bustin’ and Junior Steer Riding with the young ones. At 7:00 pm cowboys and cowgirls from around the region will compete in Bare Back Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing and Bull Riding featuring some of the toughest bulls in the region.
An 8:00 pm intermission will feature entertainment by Kay Bain, one of Mississippi’s most beloved and talented singers, and the host of the popular Morning Show on WTVA in Tupelo. Kay will be joined on stage by Wayne Jerrolds, the new Alabama State Fiddle Champion and former Bill Monroe Bluegrass Boy, Jake Landers who co-wrote Walk Softly On This Heart of Mine with Bill Monroe and Wayne’s band Savannah Bluegrass.
Calvary Rodeo Production is a Mississippi based Christian rodeo company and during the past 12 years their rodeos have earned a reputation as professional, entertaining and inspirational. Call owner Tommy Wilbanks at 662-223-0804 for information on Calvary Rodeo events.
Little Creek Ranch is a 900 acre working ranch located at 181 CR 345 Glen, MS. Drive seven miles east of Corinth on Highway 72, turn south onto CR 300 (county road numbers do not run in sequence) and follow the signs 3 miles to CR 345. Check out the website www.littlecreek.ms for a map or call Harold Little at 662-808-9107 for information.