Family Activity: Livermore ropes in World’s Fastest Rodeo

Horse flying into the Livermore RodeoThe Livermore Rodeo rides into town next weekend, June 14th and 15th, 2008. Yeeee Ha! Sorry. I got a little carried away. But there are a host of rodeo related events that you might want to check out. They are all held at the Robertson Park Rodeo Arena in Livermore, unless noted otherwise.

On June 11th at 5:30 pm, the Rodeo Cattle Penning and Mixer. Adults 21 and older only .

On June 12th at 5:00 pm. the Rodeo Family Night sponsored by Lucky, Terry’s Tree Service, and State Farm – Cathy Pasut-Graham. The event features Local Team RopingCowboy Boot Business Card Holder and Wild Cow Milking. Admission is free and Hot Dogs and Soda are only a dollar.

On June 13th, the Pro Rodeo Slack starts at 8 am. I had to look it up. “Slack” appears to be another word for “preliminary heats”. Top Qualifiers will compete again over the weekend.

Bookmark gift with pink ribbon breast cancer awareness designOn June 14th, The Annual Livermore Rodeo Parade in Downtown Livermore at 10 am.

And on June 14th and 15th, the Main Event, the 2008 Livermore Rodeo itself will be held from 10 am to 6 pm on both days. Of Special Note: On Saturday, those who attend the Rodeo are being asked to wear Pink, to show support for Rodeo’s campaign to help fight Breast Cancer. As they say: “Give Cancer the Boot”. Pink ribbon pins will be on sale at the Rodeo, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Valley Care Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center. Will you be “Tough Enough to Wear Pink?”

Poker Lover Design, Texas Hold'em Player GiftIf you are looking for just the right Western themed gift for the Cowboy in your life, be sure to check out Kyle Design, a local Livermore business that is based on the web at www.kyledesigns.com. Among her many designs, she has gifts with images of boots, horses, horse shoes, cows, sheep, cowboy hats, poker, and mountain scenery. She can also personalize your gift with an engraved message. Sorry Hoss. Kyle doesn’t currently carry Belt Buckles. Check Back in 2009. But she does have flasks, bookmarks, condom cases, lighters, cigarette cases, money clips, pocket knives and key chains. Yippee-ki-yay for that.

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