27th Annual
Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo
WHEN: May 15 & 16, 2009
May 14, 2009 - 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 2, 2009 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 3, 2009 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 9, 2009: 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 27th Annual Rodeo Parade, featuring Queen and Cowboy Contestants & Cowgirls and Cowboys of all ages on horseback along with many buggies & wagons.
Saturday, May 9, 2009: 8:00 P.M. - Kickoff Concert featuring Confederate Railroad & Doug Stone
6:30 P.M. Gates Open. Concert begins at 8.
(Advance Tickets on sale April 1 - Railroad Bazaar. $15 advance/$25 at the gate)
Monday, May 11, 2009 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 12, 2009 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 14, 2009 Slack Admission $5.00
All team roping contestants will compete during the designated slack on this date.
9:00 A.M. Gates Open
Friday, May 15, 2009 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 15, 2009 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. 27th 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 16, 2009 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. 27th 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
Reliance Bank Athens
Railroad Bazaar Athens
Jiffy # 1 & 2 Athens
Preston's Western Wear Athens
Marie's Country Store Athens
Posey's Athens
Kim's Tiger Mart Ardmore
Warren's BP Rogersville
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo sponsors a Rodeo Queen Contest. There are seven divisions for the Queen Contest ranging from ages 3-4, 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.