UPDATE: We have received word that the chainsaw art auction and rodeo raised a large sum of money for our wounded soldiers! I was also told that the contestants at the finale of the Red, White and Blue Tour gave the spectators and outstanding shhow. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard!
Heartland Rodeo Productions along with High Risk Bucking Bulls are joining together in a two day rough stock and barrel racing event in Grinnell, Iowa. The event will be a part of the Chainsaw Carving for America's Heroes Festival which begins September 28th and last thru September 30th. Proceeds will benefit our wounded soldiers. The rough stock rodeo and barrel racing begins at 7:30 PM on both Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th. The bull riding is sanctioned by both the Bull riders Of America and the Iowa Rodeo Cowboy Association. There will be 30 contestants in the bull riding each night with a short go competing for $1000 in added money. Saddle bronc, bareback and barrel racing are sanctioned by the Iowa Rodeo Cowboy Association. Added money for saddle bronc and bareback is $500 and for barrel racing is $250. These rodeo companies and associations are all members of the Rodeo Attitude Program and we are extremely proud of what they are doing for our wounded soldiers and their families. This will be the final event on Heartland's Red, White & Blue Tour. They will present saddles to their year end champions at the end of the Saturday event. Judges will be Todd Crase and John Thomas. Todd is also a member of Rodeo Attitude. Announcer for the event is Bruce Brown and funnyman will be Tadpole Dennis. For more information on the rodeo event call 319-560-3062
Chainsaw artist from across the country will be on hand for various competitions with all final works being sold with proceeds going to the benefit. Other activities include amusement rides, comedy dinner theater.
