J.P. Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo set for April 1-2
The 2023 John Perry Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo will be held this Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds.
The 2023 John Perry Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds.
Sponsored by the Sallisaw Round-Up Club, All-Around buckles will be presented to the top cowboy and cowgirl in each age group, according to organizer J.P. Wickett. However, contestants must compete both days to be eligible.
Wickett said Saturday’s events include flags, barrels, poles, goat undecorating (taking a ribbon off a goat’s tail), goat tying, breakaway, ribbon roping, tie down roping, heading, and heeling. Goats must be paid up by 9 a.m and ropers paid up by the first pole bender. He said rodeo time will begin at 10 a.m.
There will also be a silent auction on Saturday. OJRA members are asked to please bring items for the auction.
On Sunday, Rodeo Church will start off the day at 9 a.m. followed by the rodeo at 10 a.m.
Sunday’s events include breakaway, ribbon roping, tie down roping, heading, heeling, goat undecorating, goat tying, exhibition barrels (limit 30), flags, barrels, and poles.
Call 918-931-2651 for additional information.
