Don’t miss the Florida Ranch Rodeo, September 29th and 30th.
Hurricane Irma has put the Florida ag industry on edge, but the Florida Ranch Rodeo is just the thing to have some fun. The State Ranch Rodeo Finals are September 29th and 30th at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola, and we think it’s an event that will bring a lot of fun and entertainment to an industry that’s been hammered by recent weather event. Everyone loves the rodeo, and this one especially celebrates the heritage of the Florida’s Cowboy history by exhibiting the skills needed: riding, roping, and more. See what’s on the agenda for the Florida Ranch Rodeo below.
Florida Ranch Rodeo Details
Each day’s final’s competitions are slated to begin each evening at 7:00 p.m. Held by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the event also includes a free Cowboy Heritage Festival aimed at teaching and celebrating Florida’s cowboy history. The festival will have living history exhibits and interesting and educational arts & crafts displays.
The Ranch Rodeo Finals highlight those skills needed on a working ranch operation. Such events include:
- Bronc Riding
- Calf Branding
- Doctoring
- Colt Riding
- Double Mugging
- Sorting
- Wild Cow Milking
Other events held at the event include:
- The Working Florida Cowdog Competition
- The Ranch Horse Competition
- Whip-Popping Competition
There is also a steak dinner on Saturday, the 30th, starting at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $25 each and tickets are limited, so call 407-846-6221 to reserve your seat.
Griffin Fertilizer is committed to helping both growers and ranchers make sound agronomic and economic decisions in order to maximize the health of their grove and pasture. As a full-service custom dry & liquid fertilizer blender and crop protection product distributor, we will continue our mission to further advance Florida agriculture. For questions or concerns about your farm or pasture, contact us and one of our team will be in touch.
