State’s longest running rodeo returns this week

Bareback riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, and bull riding will be featured at Kansas’ longest-running rodeo starting Thursday in Strong City.

Thursday will be Kids Night. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free. The first 200 kids entering through the east gate will get a ticket for a free hot dog.

Nightly activities will include a kids’ stick horse rodeo at 6 p.m. and rodeo performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, a cowboy/cowgirl dance will begin at 10 p.m. A parade will kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cottonwood Falls .

Thursday tickets are $14 for reserved seats and $11 for general admission. Friday tickets are $15 and $12 for adults, and $8 for kids. Saturday tickets are $17 and $13 for adults and $9 for kids.