Gila County Championship Rodeo/Parade & Dance
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Event Details
The best cowboys and cowgirls compete in two days of professional rodeo events.
As part of the festivities, there will be an official Rodeo Parade down Broad Street in historic downtown Globe at 10 am on Saturday.
Below is a schedule of other events for Saturday and Sunday-------
JUNIOR COPPER DUST RODEO -------
When
Sat, May 12, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where
Gila County Fairgrounds (map)
Description
Cost $25 per kid. Sign up the day of rodeo.
Events:
- Mutton Bustin - 7 years and under, 50 pounds maximum. No ropes, no spurs.
- Steer riding - 14 years old and under
- Pee Wee barrels - 7 years and under
- Jr Barrels - 14 years and under
COPPER DUST RODEO -------
Where
Gila County Fairgrounds (map)
RODEO DANCE ----- FREE
Saturday evening featuring Moonshine Mafia.
Sat, May 12, 8:30pm – Sun, May 13, 12:00am
Gila County Championship Rodeo/Parade & Dance
Phone : 928-200-3438 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: http://copperduststampede.com/index.html
Rodeos
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