Beef Empire Days Parade Set on Main Street Route
Preparations for the Beef Empire Days parade are underway with about 105 entries, up from 90 last year. The event runs from Isabel to Hackberry along Main Street starting at 10 30 a m Saturday with line up at 8 a m and judging at 9 30 a m. Parade walkers will hand out candy for safety reasons as Main Street closes to traffic from 7 30 8 a m until the parade ends. Aquila volunteers assist with line up and judging, while other volunteers handle traffic control and awards.
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Spirit of the Plains exhibit at Finney County Museum
The Finney County Museum hosts a traveling Spirit of the Plains exhibit during Beef Empire Days, showcasing American Indian folk art and local artifacts. Curator Laurie Oshel notes artifacts from the collection and a June 12 flintknapping demo by Keith Foster, with Ken Weidner presenting Cheyenne culture inside a teepee on Saturday.
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Historical Society
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Finney County Historical Museum
Garden City rodeo grows with bigger payout and names
The Garden City PRCA rodeo attracts world‑class competitors like Cody Ohl as payouts near 120000 dollars, up from about 50000 five years ago. Organizers credit community supporters and Bad Company, with 20 to 30 volunteers, aiming to rival Dodge City’s nearly 250000 payout.
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Speed Cowboys Are Human Too At Las Vegas Rodeo
Speed Williams and Chancey Larson, both top rodeo competitors, show nerves and drive as 524 cowboys compete in Las Vegas. Larson posted a 6.1 but missed a placing and looks to Friday night for another shot.
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