e h t behind chutes spring 2016
table
contents
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Rodeo Austin Royalty page two
Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Main Stage Lineup
OFFICERS Brian Lehne, President Eddie Ledesma, President-Elect Lance Lively, Secretary-Treasurer
All About the Music
page three & four
A USTIN
page five & six page seven & eight
BBQ Austin
R O DE O
page nine
Great American Gives Back page ten
Artistic Endeavors
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AT-LARGE Keith Berdoll Brian Hill Steve Jennings David Kardosz KaLyn Laney Stacy Looney Craig Teykl Brian Yarbrough
PAST PRESIDENTS Travis Asklund Hap Feuerbacher Bryan Teich Shaun Tuggle Gilbert Turrieta Stan Voelker Fred Weber Kerry Wiggins
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bucky Lamb CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Jim Sharp 9100 Decker Lake Road Austin, Texas 78724 512-919-3000 phone 512-919-3005 fax RodeoAustin.com Info@RodeoAustin.com Cover art by Paul Lanquist Photographs by Mark Matson, Kirt Steinke and Susan Beth Sloan, Show Photo by Katina COPYRIGHT © 2016 RODEO AUSTIN
Rodeo Austin royalty Rodeo Austin is thrilled to announce our 2016 Rodeo Austin Royalty who will represent the organization throughout the year. Miss Rodeo Austin 2016, Tianti Carter, is from Fort Worth, Texas and currently attends Texas A&M University. Tianti hopes to attend Veterinary School and eventually open up her own clinic. Miss Rodeo Austin Princess, Madison Ward, is from Weatherford, Texas and is a student at Texas Tech University. Madison plans to obtain a Masters in Agricultural Business and work in marketing or media in the rodeo industry.
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Tianti Carter Miss Rodeo Austin 2016
Madison Ward Miss Rodeo Austin Princess 2016
Rodeo Austin is excited to host a new and improved event, BBQ Austin. Held March 4-5, 2016 at the Travis County Expo Center, this event will offer guests the ultimate experience with delicious BBQ, live music and family fun at Austin’s largest carnival. BBQ Austin will feature a sanctioned BBQ cookoff with nearly 100 teams competing for the title of “BBQ Austin Grand Champion.” BBQ Austin guests enjoy a variety of BBQ samples from competing teams, including ribs, chicken, beans and traditional sides.
BBQ beer & bands friday - March 4
austin’s largest carnival saturday - March 5
2 pm
elaina kay
2 pm
Electric Inferno
4 pm
dan johnson
4 pm
the new offenders
6 pm
dalton domino
6 pm
troy cartwright
8:30 pmwhiskey myers
8:30 pm josh abbott band
gate opens at 11 am presented by
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cowboy tournament Playoff Round
Qualifying Round
Final Round
16 athletes x 7 events
96 athletes x 7 events
8 athletes x 7 events
Saturday March 12,2016 Sunday March 13, 2016 Monday March 14, 2016 Tuesday March 15, 2016 Wednesday March 16, 2016 Thursday March 17, 2016 Friday March 18, 2016
top 16 advance
Thursday March 24, 2016 top 8 advance
Saturday March 26, 2016
Friday March 25, 2016
Saturday March 19, 2016 Sunday March 20, 2016 Monday March 21, 2016 Tuesday March 22, 2016
Wednesday March 23, 2016
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$570,000 in prize money
how it works Rodeo Austin’s innovative Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament returns March 12-26, 2016, featuring the world’s top cowboys and cowgirls, competing against the world’s toughest livestock.
The Playoff Round will take place March 24-25, 2016. Each night, eight athletes compete per event for a total of $140,000. The top eight athletes overall will advance on to the Final Round.
The Qualifying Round will take place March 12-23, 2016 and will spotlight 8 contestants each night in the bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding events. A total of $230,400 will be split between these 12 performances The top 16 athletes overall will advance on to the Playoff Round.
The Final Round will host the top 8 athletes from each event, paying out a total of $200,000. The first-place winner of each event will receive a Rodeo Austin branding iron and the title of Champion. Come see Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament in action from March 12-26, 2016!
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RODEO
willie nelson & family
the mavericks
Grouplove
March 12
March 13
March 14
Turnpike Troubadours
March 18
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cam
Tanya Tucker
March 19
March 20
eli young band March 24
josh turner March 25
A USTIN TM
gary allan March 15
diamond rio March 21
andy grammer March 16
smokey robinson March 22
josh abbott Band March 17
brett eldredge March 23
Kevin Fowler March 26
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all about the
music 100X CLUB monte good
March 12 - 19, 2016
south texas sounds March 20 - 26, 2016
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kase/kvet outdoor stage
Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Outbreak Abigail Taylor Katye Hamlin John Baumann
Sunday, March 13, 2016
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Winged Army 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Micah Wagner Band 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Dr. Zog Band 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Parker Heights
Monday, March 14, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Statesboro Revue 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jason Roberts Band 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Broken Arrow
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dillon Havins Band 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Frank Iarossi 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Logan Tucker
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Flatland Cavalry 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Electric Inferno 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Clayton Gardner
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Friday, March 18, 2016
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Parker McCollum 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nate Van Winkle 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Pearl Snaps 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Keen Country Band 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Collin Huntley 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cameran Nelson 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Isaac Sisters Abigail Taylor Abbi Walker Drew Fish Band
Sunday, March 20, 2016
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Peterson Brothers 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chance Anderson 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Stephen Dae & the Repeat Offenders 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Jackie Venson
Monday, March 21, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Isaac Sisters 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jason Roberts Band 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Shurman
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bri Bagwell 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Aaron Einhouse 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Matt Mason 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mike & the Moonpies 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jonathan Fox Band 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dolly Shine 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. South Austin Moonlighters 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fox Family Revival 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. All Hat No Cadillac
Friday, March 25, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Red Dirt Coalition 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Abraham Weaver 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Troy Cartwright
Saturday, March 26, 2016
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tropicosis 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lohman’s Crossing 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Janie Balderas 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pat Ryan Band
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greatamerican petting zoo
gives back
As a nonprofit, Rodeo Austin is proud of the impact its mission has on the youth of Texas. Rodeo Austin also strives to support other business doing good in communities. For this reason, Rodeo Austin is thrilled to partner with The Great American Entertainment Company during the 2016 Fair & Rodeo to present the petting zoo. Since 1983, The Great American Entertainment Company, has been providing animal attractions, petting zoos and agricultural education events across the country. However, their mission goes beyond simply providing a good environment for their animals; the founders are dedicated to giving back to their community. The company started 33 years ago with David and Dianne Linderman, who ran a ranch for troubled teens. When the Lindermans took over the operations of a wildlife park, the teens followed suit, where they became a vital part of it’s operations.
Now, Great American and their wide variety of animals have traveled nationwide. The animals have been featured in movies such as Twilight and Kindergarten Cop, Baby Gap magazines, and even made appearances at the parties of well-known celebrities.
After many successful years of running The Great American Entertainment Company, the Lindermans partnered with several of the former teens to take the reigns of the company. One such individual, Pamela Jaeger, serves as the Administrative Coordinator.
Part of what makes the Great American stand out in the industry is their barrier-free enclosures. They understand that the most important part of a petting zoo is the connection between humans and animals, so they have a more open approach to the typical layout. Once they set up their main pen, the animals, and people, are free to roam around together.
“[The Linderman’s] empower and believe in kids, which gives them the motivation to go out and do something with their lives,” Jaeger said. “Whether kids work one season or several years, Great American makes a lasting impact.”
Rodeo Austin is excited to work with Great American, not only to provide top-notch animal entertainment, but to work together to impact the lives of youth. Stop by Kidstown daily from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. to meet our animal friends.
family fairgrounds attractions friendly Swifty Swine Pig Races
rodeo austin railroad
Watch the porky speedsters race around Pork Chop Downs International Speedway toward the tasty prize of an Oreo cookie. Fun for the whole family!
With two convenient depot locations on the North and South sides of the Fairgrounds, hop on to see the fun and excitement at Rodeo Austin while enjoying a leisurely ride with your family.
team ghost rider
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Tomàs Garcilazo
This performance brings the jungle and rodeo together with sheep dog riding monkeys! These little wonders work together and bring the Wild West to life as they feature their special cowboy skills.
World-renowned trick rope artist, Tomàs Garcilazo, presents La Charreria horsemanship and rope skills.
carnival
Milking parlour
Rodeo Austin is proud to host the largest carnival in Austin! You can buy a day pass or a season pass to the carnival to get your fill of rides, games and carnival treats!
Learn about milking a cow during the Southwest Dairy Milking Show. Education and interactive, this exhibit is a fanfavorite.
artistic endeavors Rodeo Austin’s Youth Western Art Show continues to get bigger and better every year, showcasing phenomenal pieces from talented, individuals across the state. Held Saturday, January 23, 2016, young artists competed in the event, bringing in a record-breaking 309 entries. Students hope to place in the top 23, which in return will earn them a spot in Rodeo Austin’s Youth Auction. One district in particular stands out at the Rodeo Austin event. Pasadena ISD, located near Houston, brought two buses full of students who competed in the art show and anxiously awaited to see the results of the contest. “Our students get really excited for these kinds of events,” said Stephanie Albert, a teacher as Pasedena ISD’s J. Frank Dobie High School. “It’s so much fun for them to realize someone recognizes their talents and skills and how hard they have worked for this.”
In total, Pasadena ISD had 56 entries with nine of those placing in the top 23. Albert said that her students not only love this contest because of the opportunity to partake in the auction, but they enjoy the opportunity to travel. “It is nice for them to get out of the Houston area,” Albert said. “Some of our students don’t get to travel much, so it’s special for them to get to see other parts of Texas.” Albert also said that the contest not only helps improve skills, but helps them aim for a strong future. Pasadena said they will definitely continue to compete in Rodeo Austin’s art contest and appreciate such opportunities to help students grow.
Albert also said that Rodeo Austin is favored by many students at the Pasadena ISD. “Rodeo Austin definitely offers them another opportunity not only to express themselves, but to show off their skill sets,” Albert said. “They are also allowed to work on these pieces not just in the time frame of one school year, so they can start on it in the summer and find inspiration organically.” Deanna Ruiz, a junior at J. Frank Dobie High School, said this gives her more of an opportunity to branch out and try different mediums. For her second year of competing at the event, Ruiz entered a piece that received 9th place in the Traditional Art Category. “I enjoy being experimental with my artwork, and this contest provides an outlet for me to try new creative mediums, like pencil, which is hard for me,” Ruiz said. Ruiz plans on competing in the contest for a third time during her senior year, as she is eager to continue to challenge herself.
Deanna Ruiz, junior at J. Frank Dobie High School, is congratulated by Rodeo Austin Secretary-Treasurer Lance Lively. She placed 9th in the Youth Western Art Show.
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