Texas Ranch Roundup

This weekend is the Texas Ranch Roundup down at the MPEC (Muti-Purpose Event Center). A friend of mine has taken her kids in previous years to the Kid's Roundup (Friday from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and said it was great. From what I understand, you actually get to go down on the arena floor in the dirt. They have a petting zoo, mechanical bull (they go real slow for the kids or you can ride with them), they can ride on a longhorn, make a lasso rope, ride on a miniature horse and more. In past years, they served hot-dogs, chips and drinks. I believe the event is free and that you only have to pay for food.

The Texas Ranch Roundup is the original ranch rodeo held in Wichita Falls, Texas each August.
This year marks the 29th year the event will be held. It features 10 historic Texas ranches competing for bragging rights in arena events, chuck wagon cooking and festival events. All proceeds from the event benefit the North Texas Rehab Center in Wichita Falls, the West Texas Rehab Center in Abilene and the West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo. All provide quality physical, occupational and speech therapy to children and adults regardless of their ability to pay.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9:00 a.m. -Ranch Cutting Horse Association Competition, Bridwell Arena
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Festival & Trade Show, Exhibit Hall and grounds
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Kid’s Roundup, Coliseum
5:30 p.m. - Kid’s Stickhorse Barrel Race- Coliseum
7:30 p.m. -Texas Ranch Roundup Arena Events, Coliseum**Including performance from the Budweiser Clydesdales

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30 am – Noon - Ranch Horse Competition – Coliseum
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Festival & Trade Show, Exhibit Hall and grounds
10:00 a.m. – Noon - Cookin’ & Displayed Talent Competition, Exhibit Hall and grounds
Noon - Ranch Cutting Horse Sale- Bridwell Arena
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Ranch Music/Skit Competition, Coliseum
5:00 p.m. - Ranch Kid’s Goat Markin’, Coliseum
6:15 p.m. - Ranch Horse Competition Finals
7:30 p.m. - Texas Ranch Roundup Arena Events & Award Ceremony, Coliseum *Including performance from the Budweiser Clydesdales

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
9:00 a.m. - Cowboy Church Service- Susie Luchsinger, Exhibit Hall- Room 9-10

See the MPEC website for more information or to purchase tickets.