Shawnee Mountain Press Releases
Pro Rodeo Gallops Into Shawnee September 26 & 27, 2009
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Shawnee on Delaware, PA - Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, in association with the Barnes PRCA Rodeo, will host its 13th Annual Professional Rodeo on September 26 & 27, 2009 at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Come and experience the thrill of the Pro Cowboys competing in six events, including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping and Bull Dogging. These events are fully approved and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and will feature Pros from the First Frontier Circuit competing for thousands of dollars in prize money. Sanctioned by the Womens Professional Rodeo Association, women competitors will show their skills in the WPRA Barrel Race.
“Shawnee Mountain is a great location for a Professional Rodeo and we look forward to providing a quality family oriented event” commented Bob Barnes, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer and owner of Barnes PRCA Rodeo.
The Shawnee Mountain Rodeo will begin at 2:00PM both Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2009. Gates will open at 11:30 AM with the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off returning to kick off Saturday’s events. Included with admission from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, Rodeo goers will have the opportunity to sample and then vote on a variety of specially prepared chilis. From mild to hot to vegetarian to white chili, samples will be served by area restaurants, food vendors and individual chefs. It’s people’s choice, one vote per admission, with a winner being announced during the Rodeo intermission on Saturday. The Cook-Off Winner will receive a cash prize of $200 and bragging rights!
New to this year’s event, Cowboy Larry and Brave Beth will be joining the festivities on Sunday at 12:30PM to present their Wild West Show including trick roping, gunspinning, knife and tomahawk throwing and more! Also new this year, Kickin’ Country’s Ken and Judi Schuler will be giving country line dancing instruction both days, so bring your boot scootin’ boots!
The Sidekicks Band will return to perform all your country favorites prior to and after the Rodeo each day. There will also be a country & western vendors bazaar and a Hickory Licks Barbecue both Saturday and Sunday.
Advance discounted tickets for the Rodeo are on sale at www.shawneemt.com. Slopeside seating will be available to all spectators, so bring your own blanket or lawn chair & enjoy the events.
The Shawnee Mountain Rodeo is sponsored by Budweiser, Reinhart Food Service & Coca Cola.
Shawnee Mountain is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania just off Exit 309 of Interstate 80. General information call 570-421-7231. For lodging information, call 888-VILLA4U (townhomes and chateaus), 800-SHAWNEE (Shawnee Inn), or 800-POCONOS (Visitors Bureau). Or visit Shawnee Mountain online at www.shawneemt.com.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE VIA E-MAIL - Contact Jim Tust at Shawnee Mountain, phone 570-421-7231 or e-mail - jtust@shawneemt.com
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area • I-80 Exit 309, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 • Phone: 570-421-7231
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