When the calendar turns to May, it is time to kick off the 47th annual Mothers' Day Rodeo in Cottonwood. This year the May 7-10 event centers on the theme "Old Days and Cowboy Ways."
The 2009 events begin Thursday, May 7 with Ladies Night Out at the Bobby Jones Arena. This year, the event is a potluck with no-host cocktails starting at 6:30 p.m.
The annual Kiddie Parade and barbecue is scheduled for Friday, May 8, on Front Street.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. and features the youth of Cottonwood in their favorite Western garb. Following will be a barbecue hosted by the local branch of Tri-Counties Bank. The main course is sponsored by Kent's Meats.
The Cottonwood Rodeo Parade steps off smartly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, starting at Front Street. It will feature floats, bands, drill teams and mounted entries from throughout northern California.
The 47th annual Cottonwood Mothers' Day Rodeo begins at 1 p.m. in the Bobby Jones Arena with the crowning of Miss Cottonwood Rodeo for 2009.
Rodeo action continues through Sunday, May 10.
Rodeo events include barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, breakaway roping and bull riding. All of the rodeo stock will be supplied by Four Star Rodeo of Cottonwood.
One special event this year will be a drawing held at the rodeo to raise funds for the Donny Martin Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded in June during the California State Finals High School Rodeo in Bishop. Rodeo scholarships in Martin's name will be given in California as well as in Nevada. The Scholarship in Nevada will be awarded at the State Finals in Winnemucca.
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