ST. GEORGE – Three nights of rodeo action begin tonight at the Dixie Sunbowl. The 81st Dixie Roundup gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the event that has become a St. George tradition.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo action starts at 7:30 p.m.
Competition in seven rodeo events will take place over three nights and feature top cowboys, Kaycee Feild, currently No. 1 bareback rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; and the Wright brothers from Milford are expected to continue their domination of the saddle bronc event.
The competition will be fierce as cowboys fight for final spots in the National Finals Rodeo and top spots for the Wilderness Circuit Finals. There are only 15 days left in the battle for slots at the NFR.
Rodeo clown Randee Munns preparing for the Dixie Roundup Rodeo that will take place Sept. 17-19 in St. George, Utah; photo taken at Dixie Sunbowl, St. George, Utah, circa Sept. 14, 2015 | Photo by Leanna Bergeron, St. George News
Tonight is Kids Night. All children age 11 and under are welcome to attend the rodeo for free.
Mutton Busting and Rodeo Clown Randee Munns will add to the family entertainment.
Read more: Clowning around with Randee Munns: Dixie Roundup
Friday is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night. One dollar from each ticket will be donated to the local Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness Program.
One long-standing Roundup tradition has changed. The rodeo parade, traditionally held on Saturday evening has been moved to a 9 a.m. start time for the comfort of spectators. Rodeo competition will conclude Saturday night.
General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children age 11 and under. Toddlers age 2 and younger are free.
Tickets are now on sale at the St. George Lions/VFW Building, 301 E. 100 South, in St. George. For more information call 435-673-3301.
Event details
What: 81st Dixie Roundup
Where: The Dixie Sunbowl, 150 S. 400 East, St. George
When: Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19, Gates open at 6 p.m.
Cost:
General Admission – Adults, $10
General Admission – Children, 11 and under, $5 (except Kids Night Thursday – free); children, 2 and younger who do not take up a seat (by sitting on Mom or Dad’s lap) are free
Reserved Seating: $15.00, pre-purchased
Resources
Dixie Roundup Rodeo
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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