Native bull riders and calf ropers to barrel racers will converge Sunday in Tahlequah for the Cherokee Nation All-Indian Rodeo.
Bareback Riding World Champion Cody Parker, Professional Bull Rider Zane Cook and World Champion Calf Roper Steve Brickey are just a few who will compete for $20,000 in cash and prizes at the Cherokee County Rodeo Grounds, 16818 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah.
The rodeo starts in 5 p.m. with slack starting at 10 a.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
"The Cherokee Nation All-Indian Rodeo was created as a way to showcase our talented Native cowboys and cowgirls," said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker. "These cowboys and cowgirls will receive much-deserved recognition for their talents while also competing for some beautiful prizes, bragging rights and, of course, the cash. We hope the public comes out to enjoy this new event, as we fully expect it to be a great success."
Cherokee Nation All-Indian Rodeo events will include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, junior bull riding, mutton bustin, barrel racing, junior barrel racing, breakaway, senior breakaway, junior breakaway, team roping, senior team roping, junior team roping, steer wrestling and calf roping.
For more information, contact Diamond Thomison at 918-905-0364 or GV Gulagar at 918-772-7701.
Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
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