By Paige Gurgainers
The Springhill Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) will be celebrating their 71st year with week-long list of events, at Springhill Rodeo Arena, 1101 Machen Drive.
“The Springhill Rodeo is the oldest PRCA Rodeo and the longest consecutive professional running rodeo in the state of Louisiana,” said Johnnye Kennon with the Webster Parish Tourism Office. “It is also one of the largest outdoor events in the state. The prizes are nationally competitive and attract NFRQ (National Finals Rodeo Qualifiers), as well as contestants from across the United States.”
To start the association held a “Bulls, Barrels & BBQ” event on September 14 at the arena.
They returned for the annual Monday night team roping. They will host the barrel races on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Then the kids will have a chance to get in on the action Wednesday for the Mutton Busting qualifier, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a few smaller events to enjoy before the rodeo that begins at 7:45 nightly, September 19 – 21. The rodeo parade will take place on Thursday, September 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade is set to begin at the Chamber of Commerce in Springhill. On Friday, September 20, the Kid’s Rodeo will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday the new Rodeo Royalties will be announced at 7:30 p.m.
According to Springhill Chief of Police Will Lynd, parking may be tight, but there will be no road closures. Lynd also serves as the President of the Springhill Rodeo Association. He said, “If somebody is looking to come out to an All-American, family-friendly event the Springhill Rodeo will be the place to be.”
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/springhill-prca-rodeo/2024/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOrp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfCOhffXZSABq-6blesjHpcsvBX-9JJ3QbDP5xTDcyITgi0hx8ovViyYog_aem_H0Ye8IA1P51McMo5bE2uaw