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Posted on Sun, Oct. 25, 2009 10:35 PM
This week at the Royal | Livestock, cowboys and bucking bulls
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In October 1899, Kansas City’s West Bottoms played host to the first nationwide show for the exposition and sale of purebred cattle.
The three-day National Hereford Show drew 541 registered Herefords and is credited with being the official beginning of the American Royal.
Now, 110 years later, the livestock show features youths from 37 states showing and selling more than 4,000 cattle, lambs, goats and hogs.
“The livestock show is what made the American Royal famous,” organization president Jim McNair said. “It is one of the roots of our city’s heritage, and we are proud to host it year after year.”
TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
•Livestock show: Visitors can see the animals up close all week. Shows start at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. daily. Various facilities. $5.
FRIDAY
•Championship Bull Riding: Kansas City is the last stop on the 2009 Championship Bull Riding tour. Professional cowboys compete for the title of CBR world champion and $300,000 in prize money. 7:30 p.m. at Kemper Arena. Tickets start at $15.
SATURDAY
•Chairman’s Cowboy Days: New this year, cowboys and cowgirls (or rodeo hopefuls) can hear tricks of the trade at clinics led by world champions of the rodeo, including legendary cowboy Larry Mahan. 1 p.m. at Kemper Arena. $25.
SUNDAY
•Championship Bull Riding: Last performance in the Carter Energy 2009 CBR Tour Finale. 2 p.m. at Kemper Arena. Tickets start at $15.
All events take place at the American Royal Complex, next to Kemper Arena in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. For a complete livestock show schedule or to purchase event tickets, go online to americanroyal.com.
| Sara Shepherd, sshepherd@kcstar.com
Posted on Sun, Oct. 25, 2009 10:35 PM
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