The Open Christian Rodeo is back!

Events this year are Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping ( ropers can switch ends), Bull Riding and Junior / Senior Break Away Calf Roping and Senior Tie Down Calf Roping. Junior and Senior Diviision in all events other than tie down calf roping, Junior division will be for 14 years old and younger and Senior division will be 15 years old and over. Anyone can enter, you do not have to be a member of any club.

Call in to enter will be on Friday, August 5th from 8 am until 4 pm. Entry Fee will be $30 per event, except for Team Roping that will be $30 per Roper. Please call 863-993-4807. Books close at 4 pm on Friday.

BARREL RACERS - Juniors can enter in Senior division. Also Seniors can enter on more than one horse.

Slack if needed will be at 4 pm on Saturday August 13th and the show will be at 7 pm.

SPONSORS for this event are: First Assembly of God/Academy, First Baptist Church of Arcadia, Pine Creek Chapel Mennonite Church, St. Paul Catholic Church and Pine Level United Methodist Church

For more information you can call or email the DeSoto County Turner Agri-Civic Center at 863-993-4807 or email jsullivan@turnercenter.com.

Spectators Admission will be $10.00 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.