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MOUNT PLEASANT, Tx – The Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo is back for another exciting weekend, bringing rodeo action, family entertainment, shopping, and motocross thrills to East Texas.<\/p>\n
KTBS\u2019 Bethany Nolan spoke with Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo President Bo Rester ahead of the weekend festivities, which locals call \u201cSpur Week\u201d \u2014 one of the busiest and most anticipated times of the year in the community.<\/p>\n
According to Rester, this year\u2019s rodeo includes more than 600 contestants competing throughout the week, with slack events already underway and nightly rodeo performances scheduled Thursday through Saturday.<\/p>\n
Fans can expect all the traditional rodeo favorites, including bareback riding, bronc riding, bull riding, and roping competitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to start with the traditional events of rodeo,\u201d Rester said during the interview.<\/p>\n
But beyond the standard rodeo lineup, organizers say several fan-favorite attractions are returning this year \u2014 including mutton bustin\u2019 for kids and the wildly popular \u201cdonkey deal.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe release six donkeys all at one time, and the teams have to get on them and ride them,\u201d Rester explained. \u201cEverybody wants to see the donkey deal.\u201d<\/p>\n
The entertainment continues after the rodeo performances with Cowboy Kenny, a five-time world champion X Games motocross rider, performing freestyle motorcycle stunts inside the arena.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019ll be right here flipping that motorcycle in the arena,\u201d Rester said.<\/p>\n
Families attending the rodeo can also enjoy a large vendor area featuring shopping, food, entertainment, jewelry, and western wear.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s something for everybody,\u201d Rester said. \u201cIt\u2019s great family fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets are available online through MP Rodeo<\/span>, at the gate, or at select local businesses including Diamonds & Designs Outfitters and Bo Rester Steak Barn.<\/p>\n Organizers say the rodeo will take place rain or shine, with plenty of seating available for guests throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n The Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo continues through Saturday in Mount Pleasant.<\/p>\n
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