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As the weather heats up inFolsom, the FolsomChamber dials up the
fun with our 53rd annualFolsom Pro Rodeo set forJuly 4- 6.
Were bullish on thisevent which is a Sacramentoarea tradition of outstanding
family entertainment overthe July 4th holiday. Thisevent is an economic mag-
net as it attracts visitors froma 60-mile radius and resultsin a several million dollar
boost to the local economyeach summer.
The chamber is working
on exciting changes to theevent this year. In particular,we are designing a new look
to the arena including a newseating area close to thebucking chutes. An addi-
tional chuck wagon areawill give fans easy access torefreshments close to their
seats. Our in-arena fireworksshow promises to be out-standing. It is the only one of
its kind in the area.To kick off this celebration,
we are hosting the Country
Concert on the Green set forJune 29 on the lawn at RodeoPark. Featuring four talented
country music artists includ-ing Brett Eldredge, SteveHoly, Dave Russell and Stacy
Stone, the event is geared to
families offering plenty of
room to spread out a blanketto enjoy a picnic dinner fromone of the local vendors and
hear great music. Tickets areonly $12.50.
On July 3, the traditional
Folsom Cattle Drive will trotdown historic Sutter Street.This free event is all rodeo
complete with cowboys onhorseback, wagons, ourrodeo queen contestants
and the featured stars long-horn cattle.
Reserve your seat now for
the Folsom Pro Rodeo!
Joe Gagliardi is the CEO of the Fol-
som Chamber of Commerce.
Upgrades shaking
up rodeo layout
This event is an
economic magnet as it
attracts visitors from a
60-mile radius and
results in a several
million dollar boost to
the local economy
each summer.
JoeGagliardiFolsomChamberCEO
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Too Tall
calling it
quits?Charlie TooTall Westmight leavethe rodeobusinessafter thisseason.
See page 14
How to survive the rodeo 9A guide on how to prepare to getthe most out of your experience
Kids show their stuff 16Mutton busting gives young rodeofans a chance to take part in the action
Changing it up this season 28Some changes to the arena will give
the rodeo a whole new look this year
A special publication of
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FOLSOM PRO RODEO FACTS
FOLSOM CATTLE DRIVE
What: Longhorn cattle, wagons, cow-boys and more will jog down historicSutter Street. This is a Folsom traditionbased on its roots as a cattle farmingarea. A canned food drive will benefitthe Twin Lakes Food Bank. Non-perish-able food will be exchanged for patri-otic beads.When:
Wednesday, July 3, 6 p.m. onHistoric Sutter Street.Where: Historic Sutter Street.Cost: Free
FOLSOM PRO RODEO
What: Each night features wild rodeoaction, a high-flying motocrossfreestyle act, family entertainment andoutstanding in-arena fireworks. Therodeo includes bull riding, bronc rid-ing, barrel racing, mutton busting andmore. After the fireworks, the actionheats up in Mikes Golden SpikeSaloon with live music and dancing.
When: Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5 andSaturday, July 6. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Where: Folsom Dan Russell Arena, Fol-som Lions City Park.Cost: $24.50 Reserved seating, $19.50Adult General Admission, $15seniors/youths under 10. Family Bucka-roo Packs are $65 and include fourgeneral admission tickets, four hot-dogs and four sodas. Get up close tothe action in the Corral Club seating is$35 and includes no-host beverageservice. Tickets are available online at
www.folsomrodeo.com or at the Fol-som Chamber of Commerce, 200 WoolSt., Handleys Western Wear or BootBarn.
COUNTRY ON THE GREEN CONCERT
What: An evening country concert fea-turing Brett Eldridge, Steve Holy, DaveRussell and Stacy Stone.When: Saturday, June 29, 6 p.m.Where: Folsom Rodeo Park.Cost: Tickets are $12.50 online atwww.folsomrodeo.com or at the Fol-som Chamber of Commerce, Power-house Pub and other locations. Chil-
dren under 5 are free.
TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO
The rodeo and many of the eventstied to the rodeo (such as the CattleDrive), are family friendly.
DON CHADDOCK TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO
Music abounds at the rodeo and other supporting events, such as the Ophir Prison Band performing prior to the Cattle
Drive.
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BY EYRAGON EIDAM
TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT
Every year it takes around200 people several weeks
to prepare for the Fol-som Pro Rodeo and thethousands of guests who vis-
it the Dan Russell RodeoArena.
Perhaps no one is more
aware of the work that goesinto putting on a productionof this caliber than 53-year
rodeo veteran Jim DiggerWilliams.
This year, Williams is serv-
ing as the Grand Marshal ofthe Folsom Pro Rodeo withthe help of Diggers Crew, 24
youngsters who pull theirweight to get muttons bustedand the show going.
He has seen Folsoms popu-lation grow from around5,000 to roughly 73,000, busi-
nesses sprout up where therewere once empty fields, andthe rodeo he helped to create
become a regional tradition.In the 53 years that weve
been here, a tremendous lot
has changed, said Williams.Williams and his wife,
Sharon, came to Folsom in
1960 and he said they didntwaste any time throwingthemselves into the volunteer
work needed throughout thecommunity.
As he sees it, volunteerism
is a way of life and said itshow he raised his family sinceday one.
Ask not what your city cando for you, but what you cando for your city, said
Williams in his take on John F.Kennedys famous words.
Williams, Digger as he iscommonly known aroundtown because of his work at a
local cemetery, recounted hisinvolvement in the rodeo
with no small amount ofpride.
According to Williams, the
late Jack Kipp, a longtimepolitician in Folsom, gavehim the nickname.
He said the ongoingupgrades to the Dan Russell
Rodeo Arena have taken itfrom a simple dirt arena withwooden bleachers to a mod-
ern facility with restroomsand concession stands.
Its gotten more popular
every year and just aboutevery year we sell out, saidWilliams.
But, Williams said he isntalways at the front of theherd when it comes to the
duties of putting on therodeo. He jokingly recountsall the time he spent at the
back of the herd cleaning upafter the cattle drive as itmade its way through town.
His efforts as a strong com-munity contributor and vol-unteer go far from unnoticed
by those around him.Joe Gagliardi, president and
CEO of the Folsom Chamberof Commerce, said the long-time Folsomite and rodeo
powerhouse has been incred-ibly valuable to not only thechamber, but the community
as well.His passion for the sport
and for this event is just
incredible, said Gagliardi.We are fortunate to have himin this community.
For now, Williams has noplans of slowing down whenit comes to his involvement in
the Folsom Pro Rodeo. Hesaid the rodeo is in his bloodand doesnt plan on stopping
any time soon.Our lives have been dedi-
cated to it for the last 53
years, said Williams of therodeo he helped to establish.
Its in the blood. Ive raisedmy kids (around the rodeo)and theyre helping me.
Jim Williams has rodeo dust in his veins
Our lives have been
dedicated to it for the
last 53 years. Its in the
blood. Ive raised my
kids (around the rodeo)
and theyre helping me.Jim Williams, Grand Marshal of the
Folsom Pro Rodeo
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EYRAGON EIDAM THE TELEGRAPH
Jim Digger Williams is no stranger to Sutter Street, its annual cattle drive or the nearbyFolsom Pro Rodeo. Hes been around the event for 53 years.
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Are you a city slicker?Havent been to the Fol-
som Pro Rodeo in years?
Or, is an evening of wild west-ern fun a yearly tradition for
your family? Whatever thecase, weve got insider tips foreveryone planning to attend
this years event.
I want to buy a ticketPurchasing tickets to the Fol-
som Pro Rodeo is easy andfrankly, there isnt a bad seat in
the arena. New this year is theCorral Club seating locatedright next to the bucking
chutes. These seats offer anincredible view of the actionand offer no-host beverage
service. These roomy reservedseats are $35. There are twoother types of seating avail-
able, reserved ($24.50 all seats)and general admission ($19.50,
$15 seniors/children under
12). Reserved seating, onlyavailable for purchase online,
is a numbered seat. If you dontwant to hunt for the perfectseat, just choose best avail-
able and let the computer dothe rest. General admission isavailable online, at the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce, Han-dleys Western Wear and at oth-er select locations (see
www.folsomrodeo.com fordetails). If you require ADAseating or have special needs,
we ask that you call the FolsomChamber of Commerce, (916)985-2698 for assistance.
What is the best discountfor tickets?
The Buckaroo Pack ofcourse. Take advantage of
this deal which includes four
general admission tickets, fourhot dogs and four sodas for the
bargain price of $65. Thesepackage deals go quickly andare only available online (a
service fee applies).
Are tickets available atthe arena?
So are you one of those lastminute decision makers? Yes,
the box office at the arena willbe open beginning at 6 p.m.and tickets will be sold as avail-
able. Tickets at the box officeare $36 for Corral Club, $26 forreserved, $19.50 for general
admission and $15 for seniorsover 62 and youths 10 andunder.
Does my 2-year-oldneed a ticket?
Yes, they do. Unless they are
an infant and will sit in yourlap the entire rodeo, all rodeofans must have a ticket. Due
to fire marshal regulations, nostrollers are allowed in thearena. You can park your
stroller near the entrancegates.
What should I bring tothe rodeo?
A blanket to sit on (the
cement bleachers can bewarm)
SEE SURVIVAL PAGE 38
How to survive the Folsom Pro Rodeo
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EYRAGON EIDAM
TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT
The arena wont be the only thing look-ing shiny and new for this years rodeoguests. More than 50 official rodeo ban-
ners will showcase the art of one localartist for the thousands of rodeo atten-dees.
Janeen Meyer Johansen, artist, teacher,and winner of the Folsom Arts Associationbanner design contest, said her inspira-
tion was the embodiment of rodeo life -cowboy boots and fireworks.
I thought about rodeo, and Folsom,
and fireworks, and a nice pair of boots,said Johansen.
Johansen hopes her artwork will help to
draw more attention to the vibrant artcommunity in Folsom.
COURTESY
New banners promoting the rodeo can be seen hanging around Folsom.
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EYRAGON EIDAM
TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT
Folsom Chamber of Commerce Volun-
teer of the Year, Karen West, has rodeoseason on the brain as she prepares
to spend her annual vacation time mak-
ing sure things go off without a hitch.West has been using her vacation time
to volunteer at the event over the last
several years and said it is a special timefor her.
I take two weeks off from my work
and thats two weeks for the rodeo, said
West.West has worked with Costco for the
past 22 years and said the company hasalways been supportive of her volunteerwork. She said she has never had an
issue getting the time off she needs.Theyre behind me a 150 percent,
said West of her employer.
Volunteer gets into rodeo spirit
KarenandJenniferWest canoften befoundhelping
outaroundrodeotime
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are turned loose to find their
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BY PENNE USHER
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After more than 30 years in
the rodeo and clowning busi-ness Charlie Too Tall West
might call it quits after thisseason.
West, reportedly the smallest
professional barrel clown inthe world, has been in the
business 33 years and will be atthis years Folsom Pro Rodeo.
The 4-foot, 6-inch, barrel-
man-style clown well knownfor his one-liners and keeping
the crowd entertained, startedwith the Flying U Rodeo in1982.
Im going though the sea-son, but I dont know what
Too Tall may bebarreling into final rodeo
COURTESY
Charlie Too Tall West calls Loomis home but has deep roots with the Folsom Rodeo.
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next year will entail, Westsaid in a recent phone
interview. Enough isenough.
West caught the rodeo
bug decades ago when his
mother worked at the Fol-som Rodeo as a secretary.
Hes been in the businessever since.
Back surgery in 2009
almost ended his rodeocareer. West said he wasadvised back then to call
it quits.Now, my bodys telling
me its time for a change
and change is good, he
said.Rodeo clowns date
back to the beginnings ofcompetitive rodeo in theearly 1900s when promot-
ers hired cowboys toentertain the crowdbetween events.
The entertainers beganwearing oversized, baggy
clothing and eventuallydeveloped more out-landish gear.
When bull r iding com-
petition began to use ill-tempered Brahma bulls in
the 1920s, the need for aperson to distract the bullfrom fallen riders fell to
the rodeo clown. The useof a barrel for protectionbegan during the 1930s.
West, known as Too Tall,has been delighting rodeofans for years.
I remember seeing
him at rodeos in thearea, said Sheila Burton
of Shingle Springs. WhatI remember most is hiswit. He always had some-
thing funny to say.When asked if there
were anything hed miss
about the rodeo, Westsaid not much.
The places Ive beenand the things Ive seenand the crowds applause
I might miss that, he
said. Its really hard tosay, but there are other
tings to do out there.Other things such as
Monster Truck races,
which have kept Westbusy during the wintermonths. And then theres
always golf.Id play more golf and
work on my short game,
he said, Get it? My short
game.West, who makes his
home in Loomis, canoften be found on one ofmany of the areas golf
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This years mutton busting
competition at the Fol-som Pro Rodeo will be
about overcoming fears and
having fun.For Presley Geissinger and
Jayce Florey, the competition
holds special meaning, as
both missed out on compet-ing last year as 5-year-olds.
This is their last chance. Daysbefore last years rodeo, Pres-ley, 6, split her lip and needed
stitches to close the woundand her doctor advised hernot to compete.
I was really sad that I gothurt and couldnt do it last
year, Presley said. Im excit-ed, but a little nervous.
Presleys mom, Penny, is
looking forward to the event..She was devastated last
year when she couldnt do it,
Penny said. Im totally excit-ed for her. I love the mutton
busting event. Its my favoriteand its so much fun.
For Jayce, he had the
opportunity to compete lastyear, but didnt make it to the
back of the sheep.The girl that went before
Mutton busting
fun for all ages
TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO
A Mutton Buster hangs on.
SEE MUTTON BUSTING PAGE 37
I will ride the sheep. Im
going to do a wheelie on
it and hold on for 100
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For more than 44 years,Robert Smitty Smith
was a part of the Flying URodeo and an integral part ofthe Folsom Pro Rodeo.
Smith, 77, died in Augustand his absence at this yearsPro Rodeo will be noticed.
This is our first rodeo in along time without the expertassistance of Smitty, said Joe
Gagliardi, CEO of the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce. Hewas a jack of all trades and
was the backbone of our are-na operations.
Introduced to the world of
rodeo in 1968, it became alarge part of his life.
He was an active member
of the Professional RodeoCowboy Association (PRCA),
For 35 years, he was an inte-gral part of the Folsom ProRodeo.
He will be missed,
Gagliardi said.The Folsom Chamber has
honored Smiths dedicatedservice by naming him in thepast as grand marshal of the
Folsom Cattle Drive and theFolsom Pro Rodeo.
Everyone knew it was
rodeo time when Smittys
trailer pulled into town,according to a previous arti-cle in the Telegraph. His
capable and hard workinghands were the magicbehind a successful rodeo.
Bob Henderson has been afan of the Folsom Pro Rodeofor years and although he
didnt know Smith personal-
ly, he said he was very aware
of his presence at the rodeo.
Wed see him in townalways at rodeo time, he
said. I never did go up andmeet him, but it was cleararound here that he was
rodeo.Gagliardi said Smitty is
the personification of every-
thing rodeo stands for in thecommunity and he was atrue cowboy at heart.
Maybe hell be lookingout for us and finally gettingthe opportunity to actually
watch the rodeo, he said.
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COURTESY
Robert Smitty Smithpassed away last year
This is our first rodeo
in a long time without
the expert assistanceof Smitty.Joe Gagliardi, CEO of theFolsom Chamber of Commerce
Everyone knew it was
rodeo time when
Smittys trailer pulledinto town. His capable
and hard working hands
were the magic behind a
successful rodeo.According to a previous articlein the Telegraph
First rodeo without Smitty is bitter sweet
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EYRAGON EIDAM
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Big changes are underway
to the Dan Russell RodeoArena to make this years
Folsom Pro Rodeo better
than ever before.Some of the major changes
will include additional seat-
ing and new concessionareas positioned to improveaccess for rodeo-goers.
Marcia Durst, with Durst
Event Strategies, is oversee-ing the renovations and said
she is looking forward to see-ing the historic facilitybrought up to modern stan-
dards.This was a long time com-
ing, said Durst. It was time
to bring it up to modernstandards and because ofthat, we are shifting some of
the infrastructure just a little
bit.The improvements are
being made just as the 2013Folsom Pro Rodeo is prepar-ing to put the arena through
its annual paces with profes-sional bull riding, muttonbusting, and thousands of
excited fans.Durst said the updated
facilities will make thegrounds more convenientand more comfortable than
years past and will ultimate-ly lead to a more efficientshow. In all, upgrades will be
finished towards the end ofthis month.
What its allowed us to do
is bring in a new bank ofseating thats going allow usto provide an upgraded
experience, said Durst. Its
close to the action as well ascoming with no-host, seat-
side beverage service.Jim Digger Williams,
grand marshal for this years
rodeo, said he is looking for-ward to the improvementsnot only for the sake of the
riders and performers, butalso for the safety of the ani-mals.
Williams has long been a
driving force behind thepopular community event
and said the ongoingchanges will help to givelongevity to the rodeo.
Hopefully, well be able tokeep making as much moneyas we have been, said
Williams. Just keep on keep-ing on.
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A
professional cowboy does-nt get paid to compete. Hepays for the privilege. He
doesnt travel in luxury andusually spends hours drivingfrom event to event. If he wins
his event, he will likely earn theamount of money equal to thecost of getting to the Folsom
Pro Rodeo.Rodeo is the only sport in the
world developed from a job. In
the old west, cowboys from dif-
ferent ranches challenged eachother on who could do their
work faster and more efficient-ly.
The seven events in profes-
sional rodeo remain true totheir origins. All sanctionedProfessional Rodeo Cowboy
Association rodeos have theseevents such as the popular bulland bronc riding, steer
wrestling, barrel racing, saddle-bronc riding, calf roping andteam roping.
At the Folsom Pro Rodeo, setfor July 4- 6, cowboys competein timed events street
wrestling, calf roping and teamroping at 7 p.m. followed bygrand entry at 8:15 p.m. Fol-
lowing the grand entry are the
riding events including bullriding, bareback riding, saddle
bronc riding, barrel racing andof course, the popular muttonbusting.
There are specific rules foreach competition. Here is abrief summary about the
events.Bull Riding:While most of the
rodeo events have roots in
ranch work, bull riding evolvedfrom the cowboys fearless andperhaps foolhardy nature. With
those massive horns and pureattitude, its easy to see bull rid-ing is the most dangerous sport
in rodeo. A bull bucks different-ly than a horse, so the ridermust be prepared for a down-
ward thrust that could throw
him over the animals head.The surprisingly agile bull,
which weighs about 2,000pounds, often spins as hebucks. Bull riders ride only with
a flat-braided rope pulled tightaround the bull and acrosstheir gloved riding hand. The
rider uses his free arm andbody to counter the bulls spinsand lunges, while spurring with
his feet. For a qualified ride, therider must hold onto the ropeand not touch the ground or
any part of the bull with his freehand or arm for eight seconds.If even his hand brushes the
animal, he is disqualified. Extrapoints are awarded forspurring and turning out the
toes. The athletic performance
of both the cowboy and thebull determines the score.
Steer Wrestling: Speed andstrength are tested in steerwrestling. This event is the
quickest in rodeo and laststhree to five seconds. The steerwrestler or bulldogger begins
Rodeo cowboys live the sport
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his run behind a barrier withhis hazer, a second cowboy
who keeps the steer from veer-ing away from the wrestler. Thetwo chase the steer until the
wrestler is in position to jumpoff his horse and on to the rac-
ing steer. He hooks his rightarm around the steers righthorn and grasps the left horn inhis left hand and then digs in
his heels deep in the dirt to useleverage to bring down thesteer. To put it in perspective,
the cowboy and steer are usu-ally moving at about 30 mphand the steer generally weighs
at least twice as much as the
cowboy. Its easy to see the chal-lenge here. The winner is deter-
mined by the fastest time.Barrel Racing:Womens barrel
racing is an important part of
the rugged sport of profession-al rodeo. The clock is the oneand only judge of this contest.
A rider must run barrels in acloverleaf pattern starting ateither side of the pattern. The
distance between the barrels
varies with the size of the are-na. The barrel racer is allowed a
running start and is timed withan electronic timer. The rider isdisqualified if the pattern is
incorrectly run. Any timeunder 17 seconds is consideredto be excellent. In barrel racing,
the coordination betweenhorse and rider is crucial.
Saddle Bronc Riding: This is
the classic event of the rodeo. Itrequires the balance of a gym-nast, the timing of a spring-
board diver and the grace of adancer - all aboard a 1,200pound twisting, pitching horse.
For a qualified ride, a saddlebronc riders feet must touchthe horses shoulders on the
first jump out of the chute. Therider, gripping a thick reinattached to the horses halter,
attempts to place his feet over
the horses shoulders a split
second before the animals feet
strike the ground. As the horsebucks, the rider bends his
knees and finishes his spurringstroke near the cantle (back ofthe saddle) then snaps his feet
back to the horses shoulders asthe animals front feet hit theground. Unlike bareback rid-
ing, the cowboy is aiming for afluid ride in tune with thehorse and hes prevented from
touching the horse with his free
hand. The event is judged byboth time and physical per-
formance of both horse andrider.
Bareback Riding: To get an
idea of the strength required inbareback riding, imagine rid-ing a jackhammer as if it were a
pogo stick, holding on withonly one hand. This event isconsidered the most demand-
ing. Riders gasp a rigging, ahandhold made of leatherwhich is secured to the horse
with a cinch. After the initialjump out of the chute, the cow-boy pulls his spurs up the
horses neck and shouldersuntil the spurs are nearlytouching the rigging. A bare-
back rider is judged on hisspurring technique and howfar he leans back to take what-
ever happens during his ride.
Tie-down Roping: One of the
oldest events in rodeo, tie-
down roping, dates back to theOld West when ranch hands
used to chase down sick orinjured calves and immobi-lized them for treatment. After
giving the calf a predeterminedhead start, the horse and ridergive chase. When the rider las-
sos the calf, he dismounts, runsto the calf and ties any three
legs together using a piggingstring. When the roper hascompleted his tie, he throws his
hands in the air as a signal totimers. He then remounts his
horse and rides toward the calfmaking the rope slack. The calfmust remain tied for six sec-onds after the rope is slack or
the cowboy will receive notime.
Team Roping: This is the only
true team event in professionalrodeo. One cowboy, the header,waits behind a barrier until the
steer has taken its head start.
He must rope the steer aroundone horn, two horns or around
the neck. The heeler follows theheader by roping the steershind feet. Catching only one
foot with the rope results in afive-second penalty. This is atimed event.
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BY LAURA NEWELL
TELEGRAPH STAFF WRITER
Summer months in Folsomare known by many as
rodeo time and Junemarks the countdown for thecountry-themed festivities.
To kick off the patriotic
events, people are invited tobring a blanket for a night onthe green at the Folsom
Chamber of Commercesnewest addition to the Fol-som Pro Rodeo celebrations.
The second Country on the
Green concert will be 6-10p.m. on Saturday, June 29, atRodeo Park in Folsom.
We wanted to create acomfortable atmospherewhere you can be outside and
meet with family and friendsin Folsom, said Nancy Pryor,Folsom Chamber marketing
and communications coordi-
nator. Country on the Greenwill complement the week of
Rodeo action, including theFolsom Cattle Drive on July 3in Historic Folsom and Rodeo
(weekend) July 4-6.Local musician Dave Rus-
sell will open for Brett
Eldredge at the evening con-cert. Both artists have albums
coming out later this year. Theoutdoor event will also fea-ture local food vendors and
kid activities.Community events drive
Dave Russell (left) Steve Holy Brett Eldredge Stacy Stone
KNOW AND GOWhat: Country on the GreenconcertWhen: 6-10 p.m., Saturday,June 29Where: RodeoPark in Fol-somTickets:$12.50; fami-ly packs $50Info: Folsom
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The second Country on the Green concert will be from 6-10 p.m. onSaturday, June 29, at Rodeo Park in Folsom, to kick off the FolsomPro Rodeo.
economic benefit tothe city, Pryor said.The popularity of
events like Folsom Livehave encouraged us toexpand the live music
and entertainment ele-ments associated withthe Folsom Pro Rodeo
family of events.
According to Pryor, thechamber partners with
local charity groups likeFolsoms Citizens Assist-ing Public Safety, parent
booster associations andthe Twin Lakes FoodBank to offer fundraising
opportunities.Proceeds from the
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Tickets for Country on
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Country on the Green will complement the
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Rodeo (weekend) July 4-6.Nancy Pryor, Folsom Chamber marketing and communicationscoordinator
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Historic Cattle Drive rolls down Sutter StreetTo get the rodeo started, youll find longhorn steer making their way down Sutter Street at 6 p.m. on July 3. There
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him, as Jayce says, ate it, said Jayces mom,Kim. After he saw that he said there was no way
he was getting on. Hes pumped up for it thisyear and Im excited for him. I hope he does it. If
he does, he will be proud of himself.Jayce has been practicing on the familys pot-
bellied pig. As the day grows near, Jayce is feel-ing brave and confident.
I will ride the sheep, he said. Im going to doa wheelie on it and hold on for 100 minutes.
Winners of the mutton busting competition,
which is held every night of the rodeo, receive$75. Second-place finishers earn $50, while earnthird-place finishers get $25.
If Presley is in the money, shes hoping to buy
a hamster, while Jayce said he would like a dog.Ryan Jimison, 6, competed in the event last
year and is back for another chance for glory.It was fun last year and I wanted to do it
again, Ryan said. I wrapped my arms around
the sheeps neck. I wasnt scared.Ryans goal this year is to hold on for eight sec-
onds.
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MUTTON BUSTING:
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Mutton Busters head into the fray.
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For Tess Bowman, 5, this isher first opportunity to ride
the sheep and she is lookingforward to it.
Im a tiny bit nervous, but I
think it will be fun, Tess said.Im going to hold on to his
neck, but not too tight becauseI dont want to hurt him.
Tess is just as excited to getdressed for the rodeo as she is
for the mutton busting event.She said she will wear anAmerican flag outfit and red
boots.Tesss mom, Jessica, is excit-
ed to watch her girl perform.
Shes seen mutton busting
the last few years and wevetalked about it, Jessica said.
She quite competitive andsays she could probably hangon longer than anyone else. Im
excited to see what she can do.Emma Riedinger, 5, is also
looking forward to her first
mutton busting competition.
As part of a rodeo family, itsonly natural for Emma tocompete.
My husbands family is biginto the rodeo and hes theguy who runs and picks up
the kids after they fall off the
sheep, said Emmas mom,Danielle. Shes very excited.My brothers done it. My
niece has done it. Shes beenpracticing on her daddy. Shesalso excited to get some cow-
girl boots and a hat.
Emma said, I cant wait.My dads going to chase afterme very fast. If I win, Im
going to buy my own car.
~ Matt Long
Hurt prideand a fewbumps arecommon-place dur-ing Mut-ton Bust-
ing at therodeo.TELEGRAPH FILE
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Sunscreen A hat and sunglasses.
(There is no shade in the are-na.)
What should I leave athome and are notallowed at the rodeo?
Ice chests, food or bever-ages not purchased withinthe arena
Strollers Pets of any kind (except
service animals)
Camera or video equip-ment (photography is notallowed except by pre-
approval) this includes Mut-ton Busting. We will supply aCD video of your childs per-
formance. No weapons of any type
(pocket knives, Leathermantools, etc)
When should I arrive?
The rodeo gates open at 6p.m. The roping events startat 7 p.m. If you have a gener-al admission ticket and want
that perfect seat, we suggestarriving close to that time. Puta blanket down on your seats
and stroll out to the CoolDown Corral or over to ournewest food and beverage
area Smittys Cowboy Canti-na for dinner or snacks.There are a variety of dining
choices for everybodys taste.The Rodeo really heats up at 8p.m. so if you have a reserved
seat, be sure and be therebefore then.
Wheres the parking?Parking is available around
the Folsom City Park. Parkingonsite is $8 and benefits the
Folsom Citizens Aiding Pub-lic Safety. If parking nearbythe arena, we ask that youare courteous to the neigh-
bors by not blocking drive-ways or other access andPLEASE dont leave any
trash.
Is there an after-party?As soon as the fireworks
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country music. The saloonfeatures a full-bar for those21 and older. The saloon is
open until midnight. Danc-ing and fun is encouraged!
Im looking for more funKick off your rodeo experi-
ence early on Saturday, June29, with the Country on the
Green concert at Rodeo Park.Sponsored by KNCI Radio andthe Folsom Chamber of Com-merce, this fun event features
Brett Eldridge, Steve Holy,Dave Russell and Stacy Stone.Tickets are $12.50 (five and
under free) and can be pur-chased at Boot Barn locations,the Folsom Chamber of Com-
merce and at the rodeo web-site, www.folsomrodeo.com.
I need more informationPlease call the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce at
(916) 985-2698. We have theanswers.
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