Known as the “GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT,” the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrated its 40th anniversary by performing to a sold-out audience on June 20-21, at the Industry Hills Expo Center in the City of Industry.
Southern Californians will enjoy African American cowboys, cowgirls and youngsters choke dust and cheer
for hard riding competitors as they battle to be named the best after a season of competition; spectators,
competitors.
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Jul 15, 16 At the Bill Pickett Rodeo, watch African American cowboys, cowgirls and youngsters will choke dust as fans and novice spectators cheer for hard riding competitors as they battle to be named the best after a season of competition July 15 at 6:30pm and July 16 at 3:30 pm. Spectators cheer for their favorite competitors during thrilling Calf Ropin’, exhilarating Bareback Ridin’, Bull Doggin, Ladies Barrel Racin’, Junior Barrel Racin’, Ladies Steer Undecoratin’, and gripping Bull Ridin.’ Come on out at enjoy the festivities at @Industry Hills Expo Center located at 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA
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