Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Rodeo of the Ozarks
When: Wednesday through Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m. Where: Parsons Stadium, 1423 E. Emma Ave.
Website: http://rodeooftheozarks.org Rodeo tidbits: The Rodeo Parade will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rodeo Slack Performance will be 5 p.m. Tuesday. The rodeo will feature more than 400 cowboys and cowgirls and a wide variety of classic competitions, including bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing and bull riding. This rodeo will feature two new acts, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, which is two cowgirls doing trick riding, and the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard. The final night of the rodeo will feature a 20-minute fireworks show.