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MERIDIAN LIONS RODEO PRESS RELEASE
The Meridian Lions Club of Meridian, Idaho will be sponsoring their 20th Annual Rodeo on Saturday, September 26h and Sunday, September 27th, 2009. The action begins with pre-rodeo events at 1:00 p.m. followed by the rodeo at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens, and $6.00 for 6-12 year olds. Children under 6 will be admitted free. Advance tickets are available at Meridian D&B Supply.
The rodeo location is on the northeast corner of the intersection of McDermott Road and Cherry Lane.
In addition to the ever-popular Mutton-Busting; Steer Riding will be part of the pre-rodeo events. Children ages 4-7 are invited to participate in Mutton-Busting with a limit of 20 entries per day. Children ages 8-12 are invited to participate in the Steer Riding with a limit of 12 for each day. Sign up early! For more information on Muttton-Busting, please call Jody Kuhn at 888-9340. For Steer Riding entry and general information, please call Doug Beehler at 939-5747.
Events included in the rodeo are bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing, break-away roping, bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling. Entries open September 19th at 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Mountain time, and are being taken by the Idaho Cowboys Association at (208) 366-2326.
The major sponsors of this year's rodeo are CableOne, D&B Supply of Meridian, and Sorrento- Lactalis Cheese Factory.
Bring a pair of old eyeglasses to the Lion’s ticket booth and receive a free soft drink.
For more information, please call Doug Beehler at 939-5747.
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