LAKEPORT, Calif. – Calling all local team ropers and local barrel racers – the 83rd annual Lake County Rodeo comes to the Fairgrounds in Lakeport on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14.

Now is the time to sign up for the local team roping and local barrel racing competitions.

Local (open) barrel racing will be on Friday and Saturday nights, with the overall best time winner being announced Saturday night.

To reserve a place for local barrel racing, contact Steve Estrada at 707-245-5027 or his office number at 707-263-0357.

The entry fee of $50 per rider will be collected at the rodeo office on the night you ride. Waivers also will be signed at that time. A Gist silver buckle will be awarded along with prize money on Saturday evening.

Local team ropers may reserve a place by contacting Johnny and Debbie Jones at 707-279-8316. The fee for this event is $40 per person for a team total of $80.

Local team roping takes place on Saturday night, riders report to the rodeo office at the entrance to the arena area to pay fees and sign waivers. The winning team will each receive a Gist silver buckle and prize money. Local team roping buckle sponsors are Brad Rasmussen and Greg Scott.

Additional prize monies will be awarded in both events on Saturday evening.

For more information about the 83rd Lake County Rodeo go to www.lakecountyrodeo.com .