Sallisaw IPRA Rodeo
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Event Details
The Sallisaw Rodeo has been an annual event since 1944 and draws over 10,000 people to Green Country. Sponsored and operated by the Sallisaw Lion's Club and the Sallisaw Lion's Rodeo, Inc., the twelve event rodeo is IPRA sanctioned and attracts 175 to 200 participants showcasing some of the county's elite athletes in rodeo competition. Witness as talented cowboys and cowgirls compete for thousands of dollars in prize money in bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and bull riding.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the rodeo has its permanent facility located on an 8 acre tract in the North section of Memorial Park.
Rodeo parade scheduled on Thursday at 5:30pm, as well as an evening dance featuring lively Western music on Friday at 8pm.
Enjoy watching the hilarious antics of the clowns. Professional announcers will also be on-hand to call every second of activity so make your way to Sallisaw and enjoy the excitement of rodeo action
Sallisaw IPRA Rodeo
Phone : 918-775-2558 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.facebook.com/Sallisaw-Lions-Club-Rodeo-693451334141519/
Rodeos
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Foreman Cemetery
Many early graves dating back to the days of Westville's settlement are marked for reverence.
Westville, OK CemeteriesBaptist Mission Cemetery
Many early graves dating back to the days of the old Mission are marked for reverence. Located across the street from the Old Babtist Mission Church built in 1888 and still in use.
Westville, OK CemeteriesHistoric Monuments at Babtist Mission
Robert Rodgers
A signer of the treaty of New Echota and grandfather of famed Will Rogers. Robert Rogers moved with his wife, Sally Vann, to Indian Territory about 1837, and established a home about 1 mile northwest. He was killed in 1842
Westville, OK MonumentsOld Baptist Mission
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"About 4 miles north and west
Establsihed by Rev. Jesse Busyhead in 1839
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Recreation
Deer and Small Game - Deer and small game are found in woods, fields, and forests in the Westville area. Hunting by permit in the Cookson Hills Game Refuge near Lake Tenkiller - turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel, elk, and deer.
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