KISSIMMEE, Fla. – (March
2004) The Silver Spurs Riding Club ropes in the CBR Bull Ride and the long-established
Silver Spurs Rodeo to tie down the very best entertainment you will find in
Central Florida at the new Silver Spurs Arena, April 24-25.
The wildest, heart-pounding eight seconds to be shown on national television
will explode into action at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, as the CBR Bull
Ride makes its debut into the Silver Spurs Arena. Only bucking bulls and professional
cowboys will share the spotlight on Saturday evening with some of the world’s
best rodeo clowns and bullfighters, sure to keep the crowd in stitches while
they avoiding getting any themselves!
The CBR, committed to bringing the very BEST in the sport of professional
bucking bull riding to the area, launched its first season in 2002. CBR events
are televised through the nationally syndicated Outdoor Channel.
On Sunday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m., the tradition and heritage of the Silver
Spurs Rodeo will ride into action. Rodeo fans will be entertained by the country’s
best cowboys and cowgirls competing in breathtaking events such as bull riding,
steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, and barrel racing.
The world famous Silver Spurs Quadrille team will also showcase their award-winning
talents as they perform challenging square dances on horseback.
The chutes open for the CBR at 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 24 and the Silver
Spurs Rodeo kicks off at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 25. Tickets are $25 for
adults and $12.00 for children (3-12yrs). Florida residents will receive $5.00
off per adult and $2.00 off per child with a valid Florida I.D. I.D. required
per adult in party.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Silver Spurs Arena Box Office,
located in Osceola Heritage Park at 1875 Silver Spur Lane, off Hwy 192, the
box office is open Monday-Friday, 10 am – 5 pm or through Ticketmaster, log
onto www.ticketmaster.com.
Both events are held in the high-tech, brand new Silver Spurs Arena, located
in Osceola Heritage Park. Fans and cowboys alike will enjoy the climate controlled,
multimillion dollar facility, which is home to 8,300 extra-wide seats, the
latest in state-of-the-art, advanced lighting, audio and electronics, and
the ultimate in rodeo watching comfort: 12 luxury suites, featuring bar and
restaurant service.
The 120-acre Osceola Heritage Park, which includes the Osceola County Stadium,
the Exhibition Building, Outdoor pavilion, KVLS Pavilion and University of
Florida Extension Services has been developed as a showplace of facilities
that honors and celebrates the Kissimmee/St. Cloud community and its agricultural
and cattle ranching heritage.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo was founded by the Silver Spurs Riding Club in 1944
to promote good horsemanship and good fellowship in Osceola County, the Silver
Spurs Rodeo today is one of the most successful rodeos in the country. Steeped
in history and an icon of the area’s rich cattle ranching heritage, the Silver
Spurs Rodeo has been a signature event in the Kissimmee-St. Cloud area for
more than half a century. For additional information on the CBR or the Silver
Spurs Rodeo of Champions, call 407-67-RODEO or go to www.silverspursrodeo.com.
For information on the Kissimmee/St. Cloud area, go to the Kissimmee-St. Cloud
Convention and Visitors Bureau call 800-333-KISS or visit www.floridakiss.com.
CONTACT:
Michelle Harris
PHONE: (407) 847-4003
CELL PHONE: (407) 948-5044
EMAIL: Mharris@professionalmktingsolutions.com
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