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The goal
of
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo is
to
create a
fun and
exciting
event
designed
for the
entire
family.
We
feature
the
nations
top
African-American
rodeo
cowboys
and
cowgirls,
while
offering
entertainment
as well
as a
cultural
and
educational
experience
for
everyone.
(Photo
by
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo) |
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The
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo
returns
to Wayne
County
Fair
Grounds
Family-friendly
rodeo
showcases
the
nation’s
top
African
American
cowboys
and
cowgirls
Wayne
County
Executive
Warren
C. Evans
to
participate
as Grand
Marshall
BELLEVILLE,
MI - The
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo —
the
nation’s
top
showcase
of the
Black
cowboy/cowgirl
story —
will
return
to Wayne
County
Fairgrounds
in mid
June in
partnership
with
Wayne
County
Parks.
For one
weekend
only,
Friday,
June
11th and
Saturday
June
12th,
Metro
Detroiters
are
encouraged
to
experience
the
authentic
African-American
Rodeo
and join
in
celebration
of
Juneteenth.
Wayne
County
Executive
Warren
C. Evans
will
participate
as the
Grand
Marshall.
With
over 50
years of
rodeo
production
experience,
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo is
a
competitive
traveling
rodeo
that
showcases
the
nation’s
top
rodeo
talents.
More
than 100
competitors
from
across
the
country
will
compete
in
events,
including
steer
wrestling,
calf
roping,
relay
races,
and bull
riding.
Additionally,
the
family-friendly
event
will
feature
enjoyable
activities
for all
ages.
Prior to
the
rodeo
which
starts
promptly
at 7pm
both
days,
doors
will
open to
the
public
at 3pm
for a
festival
atmosphere;
of food
trucks,
music,
product
and
service
vendors.
The
American
Red
Cross,
Michigan
State
4-H
program,
Wayne
County
Parks
and many
other
special
vendors
and
guests
will be
in
attendance
on June
11th and
June
12th.
This
entertainment
and
educational
experience
will be
fun for
the
whole
family.
Grounded
by
generations
of
history,
the
showcase
celebrates
African-American
cowboys’
meaningful
contributions
to the
sport.
Following
the
Civil
War,
working
as a
cowboy
was one
of the
few jobs
available
for men
of color
in
search
of
economic
opportunity
amidst
newfound
freedom.
That
said,
those
who did
pursue
this
path
often
faced
discrimination
in many
American
towns
despite
their
skillset
being
deemed
equal to
their
white
counterparts.
“The
County
welcomes
this
partnership
to bring
such an
incredibly
energetic
and
vibrant
event
back to
Metro
Detroit,”
County
Executive
Evans
said.
“As we
commemorate
so many
pieces
of our
history,
from the
Tulsa
Massacre
to
Juneteenth,
it’s
important
that
everyone
take the
time to
learn
the
facets
of our
history
that are
usually
ignored
or
glossed
over in
the
textbooks
and pop
culture.
Learning
those
lessons
will
ensure
we not
only
avoid
repeating
similar
mistakes,
but also
is a key
guiding
principle
if we
are to
build a
fairer,
more
equitable
future
for
everyone.”
“The
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo is
proud to
showcase
to the
residents
of the
state of
Michigan
an
authentic
and
competitive
rodeo
that
pays
homage
to the
African
American
cowboys
and
cowgirls
that has
not been
properly
recognized
as part
of our
nation’s
history.
We enjoy
preserving
our
heritage
-- for
example,
our
audience
will
learn
about
Bass
Reeves,
the
first
black
U.S.
Deputy
Marshal
west of
the
Mississippi
River,
and many
more
stories
such as
this. We
will put
together
an
inclusive
show
intended
to
entertain
and
educate
attendees,”
Nicole
Scott,
founder
of
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo,
said.
EVENT
DETAILS:
When:
Friday,
June 11
and
Saturday,
June 12,
2021
(Doors
open
3pm,
Rodeo
Starts
at 7pm)
Where:
Wayne
County
Fairgrounds
(10871
Quirk
Rd.,
Belleville,
MI
48111)
Admissions:
●
Tickets
purchased
in
advance
- $20
●
Tickets
purchased
day of
the show
- $25
● Kids
under 3
- free
●
Parking
- $5
For more
information
about
the
Midwest
Invitational
Rodeo
and to
purchase
tickets,
please
visit
www.midwest-invitational.com
or
contact
Midwest.Invitational.Rodeo@gmail.com
via
email.
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