Mesquite Championship Rodeo
The rodeo is always a good time. In between animals to watch you can watch the people. There are all kinds of people at the rodeo. But the real action is on the arena floor. With events like bareback riding, bull riding, chuck wagon races, cowboy poker, there is something for everyone. If none of those float your boat, there is also cowgirl barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and tie-down roping. Plenty of fine looking animals and fearless cowboys and pretty cowgirls. Personally I like them all. As they say, variety is the spice of life - and makes for an enjoyable rodeo.
There are even events for the children. When give the call for the Calf Scramble, the children go down to the arena and gather. At a given signal, they try to catch a couple of calves. When you let your child participate, remember that the rodeo assumes no responsibility for injury.
Smaller children, 4 and older, but 55 lbs. and under, can sign up on Friday and Saturday night for Mutton Bustin’. Eight children are randomly drawn to participate in the actual rodeo and ride a sheep. All eight participants receive prizes with the winner receiving a special prize. Parents are required to sign waivers. Mutton Bustin’ is how they begin to train future bull riders. It also looks like a lot of fun for the children.
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo has shows every Friday and Saturday night from April to September. This year’s season began on April 6 and will end Sept. 29. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The rodeo is from 8-10 p.m. The rodeo is held at Resistol Arena, Interstate 635 at Military Parkway in Mesquite. Box Seats are $14 - $30; reserved grandstand seats $12, $7 for ages 59 and over and ages 3-12. $5 for parking. 972-285-8777.
Have a good weekend and Peace be with you.
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