It's rodeo time in Fort Smith this weekend

Paige Eichkorn, Fort Smith Times Record
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Old Fort Days will celebrate its 89 years of it's annual rodeo and Memorial Day events starting Sunday, May 29.

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill waves at the crowd gathered along Garrison Avenue during the Old Fort Days Parade in Fort Smith on May 31, 2021.
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill waves at the crowd gathered along Garrison Avenue during the Old Fort Days Parade in Fort Smith on May 31, 2021.

All rodeo events take place in Harper Stadium of Kay Rodgers Park at 4400 Midland Blvd.

"Each year cowboys from all over the world compete for one of the largest prize purses in Arkansas. You’ll see some of the rankest bulls and broncs in America."

Check out their website for tickets and details.

Events include Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Breakaway Roping (new in 2021).

Bethany Iles performs a trick ride on the opening night of the Old Fort Days Rodeo at Harper Stadium in Fort Smith on May 31, 2021.
Bethany Iles performs a trick ride on the opening night of the Old Fort Days Rodeo at Harper Stadium in Fort Smith on May 31, 2021.

Here are this year's events:

Sunday, May 29

8:30 a.m. - Old Fort Days Rodeo Cowboy Church, Old Fort Days Stage

Monday, May 30 Wrangler national patriot night - attendees encouraged to wear red

10 a.m. - Old Fort Days rodeo parade, downtown Fort Smith

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - Opening performance

Tuesday, May 31 - $7 family night, sponsored by KFSM

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - second performance of the 89th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo

Wednesday, June 1 - $7 family night, sponsored by KFSM

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - third performance of the 89th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo

Thursday, June 2

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - fourth performance of the 89th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo

Friday, June 3 - "Tough enough to wear pink" night in support of breast cancer

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - fifth performance of the 89th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo

Saturday, June 4

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Muttin’ bustin’ qualifying event

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Old Fort Days stage performances

7 p.m. - Rodeo grand entry

7:30 p.m. - sixth and final performance of the 89th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo

This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: How to spend Memorial Day in Fort Smith