Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo – "The Greatest Show on Dirt!"

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Please arrive no later than 2:30 pm to meet Evonne for entry ticket(s) - We all would like to sit together and you don't want to miss the opening. We are not responsible for late arrivals. Please plan for long lines for parking ($).

Adults $20 Children $17 >> click link to purchase tickets www.KeepingItWild.eventbrite.com (http://www.keepingitwild.eventbrite.com/) SALES END Wed July 31

WE HAVE ACCESS TO GROUP TICKETS AT THIS PRICE. IF YOU PLAN TO GO, PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(s) SOON. WE WANT TO SIT TOGETHER AND MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES...IF WE HAVE ENOUGH TICKETS PURCHASED. WE NEED TO HAVE 25 TICKET SALES!

Now in it's 29th year the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo represents the spirit of the west and the rich heritage of Black Americans. It is the only Black touring rodeo in the country.

Some of the nation's most skilled and entertaining Black cowboys and cowgirls will ride in this touring rodeo competition. You don't want to miss it.

Buy your ticket(s) now to guarantee your seat and the group rate. If past performances are any indication, it is sure to sell out soon!

About Bill Pickett: Bill Pickett, a black cowboy, born in 1870 in Texas, five years after the Civil War ended and the slaves of the Confederacy were emancipated. He was the best-known African American rodeo performer of all time. The first Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, held in 1984 in Denver, Colorado.

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He created "bulldogging," a move in which he rode alongside a steer, jumped onto its shoulders and brought the steer down by digging his feet into the ground. The modern day version of the move is called steer wrestling and remains one the most intriguing exhibitions throughout rodeo history.

You can get more info here: Bill Pickett Rodeo (http://www.billpickettrodeo.com/index.php/2012-02-14-15-29-36/atlanta-ga-august-3-4)

Children's tickets (age 2 - 17) are available for $17.00. You must contact me to purchase their tickets.

Any questions, email me, Carolyn, through this meetup site, or call, or text me at 678.231.4973. Looking forward to you joining us for that great event!