16th Annual PRCA Sheriffs Rodeo Coming to Glen Helen

By: Mary Matthews

Community Writer

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The 16th Annual P.R.C.A Sheriff’s Rodeo is coming to the Glen Helen Regional Park on Friday, Sept. 25 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 27. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rodeo starts at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Challenged Children’s Rodeo at 6 p.m. on Saturday prior to the main event. Gates open at 1 p.m. Sunday. Rodeo Starts at 5 p.m. Several of the world’s top professional cowboys will be performing bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, barrel racing and team roping. Also performing will be the clowns and comedy trick-riding acts. This year’s entertainment will include Bobby Kerr Mustang Act. Friday night’s event will be dedicated to bringing awareness to Domestic Violence. The rodeo will be making a donation to the “Man Up Crusade”. Wear purple this night to the rodeo – Take A Stand and Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence. For Saturday, Sept. 26, we will be asking, “Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink?” Wear pink this night to the rodeo and show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness. The rodeo will be making a donation to Loma Linda University Hospital for breast cancer research. A dance featuring Eli V will follow the Friday and Saturday night rodeos. Tickets are $15.00 each for Friday and Saturday’s shows. Tickets for Sunday’s show are $10.00 each – children 6 and under are free each night. Proceeds from our event continue to support the youth in our community with the ultimate goal of developing them into responsible citizens. Cash donations will be given to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Challenged Children’s Rodeo, Children’s Fund, the 4H Club of San Bernardino, the Yucaipa Equestrian Center, the California State Horsemen’s Association, Loma Linda University Hospital for breast cancer research, Man Up Crusade bring awareness to Domestic Violence, East Valley Second Chance, and several service clubs. We encourage you to arrive early and meander among the merchandise vendors and partake in the food and beverages that will be available to you. The rodeo grounds are located in Devore a short distance from the I15/I215 interchange. Take the Devore turn off or Glen Helen Parkway. Mark September 25th, 26th and 27th on your calendars for this year’s Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo that benefits the children of San Bernardino County. The rodeo is made possible through generous donations from local businesses and organizations throughout the county.