Celebrating Western Heritage

by Charlotte Kovalchuk

Promoting his town and western culture in general was Corey Ross’ goal when he founded the Liberty Hill Fair and Rodeo (now the Liberty Hill Pro Rodeo) 13 years ago. “The rodeo, especially in Texas and in the South, is just part of where we came from as a country. It all started on horseback and wagons, so we just want to keep that western heritage. And it’s a very family friendly event in our town, and that’s pretty important to me of course.”

He says this year’s rodeo is the most successful yet with more than 10,000 attending over two weekends in May, thanks in part to a brand-new covered arena on Harvest Ranch in Liberty Hill. Renowned rodeo champions from across the country participated while visitors got to enjoy a variety of food trucks and shopping vendors. The Liberty Hill Pro Rodeo was even more special for Corey as he got to watch his daughter, Londyn Ross, take second place in the barrel race.