September 15, 2010

Pro Rodeo Gallops into Shawnee!



Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA - Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, in association with the Barnes PRCA Rodeo, will host its 14th Annual Professional Rodeo on September 25 & 26, 2010 at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.

Come and experience the thrill of the Pro Cowboys competing in six events, including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping and Bull Dogging. These events are fully approved and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and will feature Pros from the First Frontier Circuit competing for thousands of dollars in prize money. Sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, women competitors will show their skills in the WPRA Barrel Race.

“Shawnee Mountain is a great location for a Professional Rodeo and we look forward to providing a quality family oriented event” commented Bob Barnes, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer and owner of Barnes PRCA Rodeo.

The Shawnee Mountain Rodeo will begin at 2:00PM both Saturday and Sunday, September 25 & 26. Gates will open at 11:30AM with the 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off returning to kick off Saturday’s events. Included with admission from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, Rodeo goers will have the opportunity to sample and then vote on a variety of specially prepared chilis. From mild to hot to vegetarian to buffalo chili, samples will be served by area restaurants, food vendors and individual chefs. It’s people’s choice, one vote per admission, with a winner being announced during the Rodeo intermission on Saturday. The Cook-Off Winner will receive a cash prize of $200 and bragging rights!

The Sidekicks Band will return to perform all your country favorites prior to and after the Rodeo each day. There will also be a country & western vendors bazaar and a Hickory Licks Barbecue both Saturday and Sunday.

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