The 2012 Statewide Ranch Rodeo Competition and Cowboy Heritage Festival will be held September 28 & 29 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee adjacent to the Silver Spurs Arena. Sponsored by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the rodeo will feature 16 ranch teams competing in saddle bronc riding, colt branding, team doctoring, double mugging, cattle sorting, and stampede race. Tickets for the 7pm performances are $10 and free for children 10 and under.
There is no charge for the Cowboy Heritage Festival which offers live entertainment, historical re-enactments, storytellers, cowboy arts and crafts, and refreshment booths. Check it out at http://www.thecrackertenor.com/Florida_Ranch_Rodeo_Finals.html.
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