The Clovis Rodeo Association will begin their celebration of the community's western heritage on Saturday, April 14 with the annual Jackpot Roping event. The event opens a month of activities leading towards the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo to be held April 26-29, 2012.
The Jackpot Roping event is the time for local cowboys and cowgirls to show off their skills when ropers from throughout California join them for the high-energy competition. Rodeo fans will see some of the best cowboys and cowgirls compete in one of the most exciting timed event competitions in rodeo.
Ropers with all levels of experience compete for top prize money and custom made saddles that say Clovis Roping Champion Heeler or Header. All ropers who compete must be members of the National Team Roping Association.
The action will begin in the rodeo at 8:00 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. There is no charge to fans that want to come out and watch the action. Parking at the Clovis Rodeo grounds is also free.