Horse and bull riders return to Taylor this week.
The 72nd Annual Taylor Rodeo will be Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. The event, which includes live music, is hosted by the Taylor Rodeo Association.
Competitive events are co-sanctioned by the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association and United Professional Rodeo Association. There’s a $35,000 prize purse with buckles going to event champions.
Gates open each night at 5:30 p.m. Live action begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission prices differ each night. Tickets for people ages 13 and older are $20 Thursday, $25 Friday and $28 Saturday. Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $15 Thursday, $20 Friday and $23 Saturday. Children ages 7 and under get free admission. Parking is $10 each night.
Tickets can be purchased online or in town at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, 1519 N. Main St.; Eagle Bank, 106 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. NW.; and Randig Insurance, 1900 N Main St.
All proceeds from the event go to provide scholarships to graduates in local communities.
For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit https://www.taylorrodeo.org.
