Record Setting Crowds for Day Two of Clovis Rodeo Action
Record Setting Crowds for Day Two of Clovis Rodeo Action
95th Annual Clovis Rodeo – April 23-26, 2009
A whole lot of rodeo action followed by a concert with multi-platinum country super- group LONESTAR turned up the second day of events at the 95th Annual Clovis Rodeo. After the rodeo concluded rodeo fans, and fans that only came for the concert, bumped up the crowd to standing room only at 10,500 guests. Two more days of rodeo action will continue through the weekend.
A record setting ground of more than 7,000 for the Clovis Rodeo watched reigning world champions, past world champions and rising stars in the sport try for the best ride on some of the best stock in PRCA rodeo. Justin McDaniel lived up to his title in bareback riding with an 86-point ride for the world champion Results in other events included: Kelsey Anderson (Steer Wrestling), Brody Bolton (Saddle Bronc) Kevin Daniel and Ryan Motes (Team Roping), Joseph Parsons (Tie-Down Roping), Jolee Lautaret (Barrel Racing) and Clayton Savage (Bull Riding).
Rodeo action will continue into the weekend beginning with the rodeo parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The parade will wind its way through the streets of Old Town Clovis and is themed “Cowboys, Kids and Country.” The coronation of the 2009 Clovis Rodeo Queen will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the arena and the rodeo will kick off at 2:00 p.m. Followed by the Rodeo Dance at 7:30 p.m. in the rodeo hall.
On Sunday, April 26 the rodeo events will begin with Gold Card Team Roping at 9:00 a.m. and the Special Kids Rodeo with Break the Barriers at 12:45 p.m. The final rodeo performance will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Ticket prices range from $15.00 to $20.00 and are available by visiting ClovisRodeo.com, calling
559-299-5203 or visiting the Clovis Rodeo ticket office on the rodeo grounds in the heart of downtown Clovis. Parking is free of charge at the rodeo grounds.
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