124th SILVER SPURS RODEO

Tuesday, 08 December 2009 17:12

Hundreds of top rodeo professionals are gearing up for the 124th Silver Spurs Rodeo of Champions, February 19-21 at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park.

All of the traditional rodeo events will get underway on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. It’s the original extreme sport that will be sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Events such as bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, and barrel racing, along with crowd-pleasing cowboy clowns, will all take place.  Seats are still available for all three rodeo events, ticket prices are $15 per person, children 10 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.  Lasso your tickets in advance by calling 407-67RODEO.

During Friday night’s performance, the Silver Spurs will give support to cancer research through a program designated by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) called “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”.  Rodeo fans and participants are encouraged to wear PINK to show their support, a portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit cancer research.

Rodeo fans can enjoy some exciting rides for themselves after the rodeo, the annual Osceola County Fair, located right next door to the Silver Spurs Rodeo.  The fair features exciting amusement rides and games for all ages.  Receive FREE admission to the Osceola County Fair with the purchase of a Silver Spurs Rodeo ticket.

Rodeo weekend is a long time tradition in Osceola County, some may consider it a national holiday, as Friday Feb. 19th is “Rodeo Day” for the public schools, and students enjoy the day off to celebrate the return of the area’s largest professional rodeo.