| 93rd Annual Labor Day Rodeo |
| AUG 30-SEP 1 |
| Sonoita |
 Celebrating its 93rd year,
the Santa Cruz County Fair
& Rodeo Association has put
together more exciting rodeo action
on Labor Day weekend, August 30-31
and September 1, 2008. The Sonoita
Rodeo has it all!
This year’s special events
include a clown act and the
quadrille team Las Vaqueras
De Tucson (precision
riding). The popular Kids
Rodeo features future cowboys
and cowgirls in Mutton
Busting, Pee Wee barrel
racing and even steer riding beginning at
1 pm. (Monday, Mutton Busting only.)
The main rodeo performance begins
at 2 pm each day. Thrill to Bareback and
Saddle Bronc riding, Ladies Barrel Race,
Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling,
rodeo clowns and much more. Wild
Horse Races add to the excitement. Sunday
is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day,”
which supports breast cancer research.
This is known as “The Best Little
Rodeo in Arizona” - but don’t let the
name fool you! The town may be small
but the event is big! Contestants from all over Arizona as well as California, Colorado,
New Mexico and Mexico will be
competing - over 700 entries in all - for
more than $50,000 in prize money and
buckles.
After the rodeo, stick around
Saturday and Sunday for the
Steak Fry. There will also be a
Rodeo Dance on both Saturday
and Sunday nights (admission
is free) with live music from
Crossroads, a versatile band
from Safford that plays everything from
Country to Rock to Latin rhythms.
The fairground gates open at 9 am.
There are food and merchandise vendors
on grounds, parking is free, and overnight
camping is available. Monday is Military
Appreciation Day (wear red, white &/or
blue!): Veterans and military personnel
with ID get in half price.
Location: The Sonoita Fairgrounds,
1/4 mile south of the intersection of Scenic
Hwys 82 & 83. Take exit 281 off I-10.
Admission: $10 (13 & over) and $5
(5-12), 4 & under are free.
520-455-5553
www.sonoitafairgrounds.com |
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exhibits
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