Bulls, Broncs, Bands & Brews By Meg Wall-Wild
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our ears prick up as you wait for the gate to open at 6 p.m. Is that Lone Star Junction warming up? The outlaw country band fronted by James McBride and his Telecaster kicks off a smashing lineup of Saturday night fun July 17! Grab a brew from Humboldt Beer Distributors and watch the kids rodeo out with Mutton Bustin’ (ages 6-9 with adult) and Steer Ridin’ (ages 10-13 with adult). Both events are free but participants must have their own helmet and vest (rigging too, steer riders). The action starts at 7 p.m. Make sure the phone is charged to catch the family mutton buster in action! Cheer on those future circuit steer riders (they all start somewhere) and have a blast. Next, the Rescue Barrel Race gets that adrenaline pumping. A $200 purse is up for grabs! Horse and rider lean around a barrel and the crowd leans too. All clear and sprint continued on page 27»
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