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Lake County's 86th annual rodeo takes place July 10 and 11
LAKEPORT, Calif. – It’s rodeo time in Lake County.
The California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association, or CCPRA, rodeo professionals return to provide thrills and spills in the arena on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport.
The 86th annual Lake County Rodeo is sponsored by the Lake County Rodeo Association and major sponsor Running Creek Casino.
Rodeo has been a tradition in Lake County since the 1800s and professionals from all around California and Lake County will pit themselves against the professional stock of the West Coast Rodeo stock company.
Professional competitors belonging to CCPRA will be competing in eight rough stock events both Friday and Saturday nights.
“Rodeo is for all ages,” said Adam Peters, president of the Lake County Rodeo Association.
Youngsters from 3 to 8 years can enter the cutest cowpoke contest held on Friday night, sponsored this year by the Clear Lake Junior Horsemen and the Scotts Valley 4-H Swine Group. There is no fee to enter the cutest cowpoke contest.
Another opportunity for the youngsters is the mutton bustin’ contest on both Friday and Saturday nights, sponsored by CJS Ranch Supply in Middletown.
The ages are from 4 to 8 years, youngsters must weigh no more than 50 pounds on the night they sign in. There is a $10 fee for contestants and there is a limit of 10 entries per night. Mutton bustin’ chair is Angel Purdy who can be reached at 707-349-1991.
Local, non-CCPRA competitors are welcome to sign up for the local team roping, held on Saturday night; they need to contact Johnny and Debbie Jones at 707-263-8916.
Local barrel racers can compete on both Friday and Saturday nights by contacting the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092. Only 10 slots are open for barrel racers each night, no limit on the local team roping entries.
In addition to winning silver buckles, a share of the entry fees, there is a $500 added money prize for each competition.
Presale tickets are now available at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, CJS Ranch in Middletown, Barreda’s Lower Lake Feed, Red & White Market in Clearlake Oaks, North Shore Sentry in Nice and Rainbow Ag in Lakeport.
Saturday night tickets are $2 off during presale. Saturday night admission includes the annual rodeo dance featuring the very popular Fargo Brothers.
For more information go to www.lakecountyrodeo.com or contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092.