The inaugural Alabama Sheriffs Association PCA Pro Rodeo is set for May 9-11, 2024 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, AL. Proceeds from this three day event will benefit the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches and the Alabama Sheriffs Foundation.
With over $50,000 in added prize money, The Alabama Sheriff’s Association PCA Pro Rodeo is shaping up to be the largest pro rodeo east of the Mississippi River in terms of the prize offered.
The gates will open early each afternoon, and attendees will have the opportunity to see k9 demonstrations and exhibits of some of the specialized equipment that Sheriffs throughout the state use before the events begin.
There will be eight events from barrel racing to bull riding. There will even be a mutton busting competition for kids 12 and under. The rodeo will be available via livestream worldwide for anyone who is unable to attend.
The first night of the Alabama Sheriffs Association PCA Pro Rodeo will be veterans night. That night, veterans can attend the rodeo free of charge and will be honored throughout the night. The same night, all 67 Sheriffs from around the state will be represented during the opening ceremony with a parade of the Sheriffs and/or their representatives arriving on horseback and in wagons.
Sponsorships are available for both individuals and businesses. Individuals who want to show their appreciation for their county’s Sheriff can purchase a friends and family of the rodeo sponsorship that will be shown on banners/boards throughout the arena.
For more information about attending or sponsoring the Alabama Sheriffs Association PCA Pro Rodeo, email libby.shepherd@alabamasheriffs.org or visit alabamasheriffs.com.
About the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches
The Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches is a 501(c)(3), non-profit Christian organization that provides safe, loving homes for at-risk children throughout Alabama. Starting with one Boys Ranch in 1966, Alabama’s Sheriffs provided a safe haven and surrogate family for boys who were in crises situations. There are now four ranch locations, Baldwin County & St. Clair County boys ranches, and Colbert County & Tallapoosa County girls ranches. Each of the four ranches provides the children in their care with a structured, loving environment. The children attend local churches and schools in their communities, and they share in household duties and chores on the ranches. The ranches operate almost entirely through funds donated by individuals and corporations, as well as income from special events and grants.
