26th Annual
Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo
WHEN: May 16 & 17, 2008
May 15, 2008 - Designated Slack
TIME: Gates Open 6:00 P.M.
Show Starts 8:00 P.M.
WHERE: Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
Alabama Highway 99 Athens, AL
Open Rodeo - All Associations Welcome
"The largest outdoor rodeo East of the Mississippi."
Over $50,000 in Prize Money
PCA “Best Rodeo of the Year”
PRODUCER: Preston Fowlkes, II
PRESENTED BY: Flanagan Lumber Company
Keith Griffin Contractors
Pepsi Bottling Decatur, AL
Saturday, May 3, 2008 Bareback & Saddle Bronc Clinic
9:00 A.M. Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
Alabama Highway 99 Athens, AL
Cost of the School is $100.00. You must be pre-registered.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Bareback & Saddle Bronc Clinic
9:00 A.M. Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
Alabama Highway 99 Athens, AL
Cost of the School is $100.00. You must be pre-registered.
RODEO WEEK EVENTS
Saturday, May 10, 2008: 1:00 P.M. Parade Line – Up at Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
Group and Individual participants welcome.
NO ENTRY FEE
Parade Route: From the Arena on Hwy. 99, into Athens on Market St. to the Courthouse square, turn left, or north on Jefferson St and continue to Elm St. Turn left, or west on Elm St., and return to the Arena.
2:00 P.M. The Grand Marshal, will lead the 26th Annual Rodeo Parade, featuring Queen and Cowboy Contestants & Cowgirls and Cowboys of all ages on horseback along with many buggies & wagons.
Monday, May 12, 2008 Preston’s Rodeo Kickoff
5:00 P.M. Preston’s Western & Outdoor Wear
Highway 72 & I-65 in Athens, AL
Kid’s Day, Horseback Rides
All Free Fun
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Street Dance
7:00 P.M. Limestone County Courthouse Square
Live Band, Line Dancing, Western Fashion Show
Music provided by the “JEFF WHITLOW COUNTRY” band.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 Slack Admission $5.00
All team roping contestants will compete during the designated slack on this date.
6:00 P.M. Gates Open
7:00 P.M. Slack Begins
Friday, May 16, 2008 Exceptional Rodeo
Sponsored By: Turner Beverage Company of Huntsville
Stateline Sporting Goods of Athens.
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Rodeo for individuals with special needs at the Limestone
Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
Friday, May 16, 2008 First Night of Rodeo
6:00 P.M. Gates Open. Pony Rides for Kids 10 & Under
7:00 P.M. Kids Gold Rush – Entertainment
8:00 P.M. 26th Annual Rodeo Opening Ceremonies
(not necessarily in this order)
Bareback Bronc Riding – Riding Event
Calf Roping – Timed Event
Break-Away Roping- Timed Event
Steer Wrestling – Timed Event
Saddle Bronc Riding – Riding Event
Kids Calf Scramble – Entertainment for Children 10 & Under
Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing – Timed Event
Chuck Wagon Races
Bull Riding – Riding Event
Professional Rodeo Clowns & Specialty Acts
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Final Night of Rodeo
6:00 P.M. Gates Open. Pony Rides for Kids 10 & under
7:00 P.M. Kids Gold Rush – Entertainment
8:00 P.M. 26th Annual Rodeo Opening Ceremonies
(not necessarily in this order)
Bareback Bronc Riding – Riding Event
Calf Roping – Timed Event
Break-Away Roping- Timed Event
Steer Wrestling – Timed Event
Saddle Bronc Riding – Riding Event
Kids Calf Scramble – Entertainment for Children 10 & Under
Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing – Timed Event
Chuck Wagon Races
Bull Riding – Riding Event
Professional Rodeo Clowns & Specialty Acts
TICKET INFORMATION
ADVANCE TICKET PRICES GATE TICKET PRICES
ADULTS $10.00 ADULTS $15.00
CHILDREN (12 & under) $8.00 CHILDREN (12 & under) $10.00
ADVANCE TICKET OUTLETS
Limestone Sheriff's Office Athens
Jiffy # 1 & 2 Athens
Preston's Western Wear Athens
Marie's Country Store Athens
Posey's Grocery Athens
Limestone Farmers Co-op Athens
Saddle Rack Elkmont
Kim's Tiger Mart Ardmore
Warren's BP Rogersville
Valley Tack & Feed Muscle Shoals
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo sponsors a Rodeo Queen Contest. There are six divisions for the Queen Contest ranging from ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, and 18-26. Horsemanship is optional for all divisions except “Miss Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo”, the 18-26 year old division. Horsemanship for the 18-26 year old division requires horsemanship participation. Contestants in this division compete to win a “Running P” custom-made trophy saddle, a custom belt buckle, a watch, scholarship money and much more. The entry fee for this division is $100.00. Applications can be picked up at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, downloaded from www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com, or by mail if you reside out of town.
The Queen Contest is Sponsored By:
