64th Annual Hereford Heaven Stampede Set August 6-7

 

The Sulphur Round Up Club will present its 64th Annual Hereford Heaven Stampede Rodeo, August 6 and 7, at the Murray County Fairgrounds, on State Highway 7, one mile west of Sulphur. Grand entry will start at 8:00 p.m. nightly.

There will be several kids events during the rodeo, including mutton busting, $10.00 entry fee, for kids six and under and the calf scramble.

There will be eight main events during the rodeo, scheduled are Calf Roping, Ladies Breakaway Calf Roping, Senior Barrel Racing, Junior Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Ranch Broncs, Saddle Broncs and Bull Riding. Rules and regulations are from the Rodeo Cowboy Association.

Don't forget the Rodeo Street Parade, Saturday, August 7, at 4:30 p.m. through downtown Sulphur.

Admission to the night shows of the rodeo will be $7.00 in advance for adults, children will be $4.00. Adult tickets at the gate will be $8.00 and children will be $5.00. Children six and under admitted free. There are three candidates going for the crown and saddle this year they are Kelby Williams, Alexis Jones, and Megan Putman. Tickets may be purchased from any of the queen contestants, Sulphur Round Up Club members or at the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce.

Concession will be available during both shows.

The rodeo is presented by Chad Ramer, Rocking R Rodeo Company and the books will open on August 2. Chad can be contacted from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at (580) 618-2068.

This year's officers are President Ronald Trett, Vice President Don Hughes, Secretary Rita Ramer, Parade Marshall Sondra Swanson, Arena Director Ronald Richardson. If you should have any questions please contact any of these officers.