Bill Pickett Rodeo rides for a purpose, kicking off season on MLK Day
Saddle up for the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo at the MLK Jr. Rodeo of Champions on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm taking place at the National Western Stock Show located at the Denver Coliseum 4600 Humboldt St., Denver CO 80216.
The Annual MLK, Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions features African American Champions and African American cowboys and cowgirls who have qualified for the finals of the NFR, IFR, PBR and BPFR. The concept is to include participation by all African American Champion Cowboys from the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA), International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), and the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) who have attended either the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), International Finals Rodeo (IFR), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) or the Bill Pickett Championship Finals Rodeo (BPFR). Denver gets the best of all.
MLK Jr. Rodeo of Champions ticket prices range from $26 to $45. Event tickets include Grounds Admission for the day of the event. Parking is free in National Western lots.
In 2020, thousands of spectators' young and old and from all over the world will continue to watch over 50 black cowboys and cowgirls compete in nine major rodeo events labeled as "The Greatest Show on Dirt." The events are Bare Back Ridin', Bull Doggin', Calf Ropin', Ladies Steer Undecoratin', Ladies Barrel Racin', Jr. Barrel Racin', Jr. Break Away, Relay Racin', Bareback Ridin" and Bull Ridin'-all absolutely spectacular!
Producer Valeria Howard-Cunningham (STILL the only African American woman producing national urban tour consistently) sets the 2020 theme: Riding With A Purpose! You are important to us. You Matter!
"Now that barriers have been torn down, and the world sees the BPIR brand, let's focus on the beyond us moment. Let's ride with a purpose focused on us as a people! Let's use the platform to create awareness in major issues effecting our communities: mental health, breast care, prostate cancer, domestic violence and suicide," states Howard-Cunningham.
"In 2020, it is important that as we rodeo in each city, there will be local community involvement. Each day, our world gets more complex with increasing violence, domestic violence, suicide and health issues. Empathy, love and concern for one another are desperately needed," Valeria continues.
The Rodeo Community cares about many things; families, friends, co-workers, other communities and a better future for our kids. BPIR would like to encourage everyone to be more in tune to those around us and reach out to provide a listening ear or a helping hand. The act of caring is what makes us human.
Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia
BPIR TOUR DATES:
Denver, CO
MLK Jr. Rodeo of Champions
Monday, January 20, 2020|6:00 pm
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National Western Stock Show
Denver Coliseum
4600 Humboldt St
Denver CO 80216
Memphis, TN
(Rodeo for Kidz Sake)
April 3, 2020 10:30 am
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Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
April 4, 2020 | 7:00 pm
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Agri Center International
105 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN
Oakland, CA
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | 2:30 pm
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | 2:30 pm
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Rowell Ranch Rodeo Ground
9711 Dublin Canyon Road
Hayward, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Saturday, July 18, 2020 | 6:30 pm
Sunday, July 19, 2020 | 3:30 pm
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Industry Hills Expo Center16200 Temple Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91744
Atlanta GA
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Saturday August 1, 2020 | 7:30pm
Sunday August 2, 2020 | 3:30pm
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Georgia International Horse Park
1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy
Conyers, GA
Upper Marlboro, MD, DC area and Virginia
Bill Pickett Rodeo ChampionshipRodeo for Kidz Sake
Friday, September 18, 2020 10:00 AM
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Bill Picket Championship Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm
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The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Ave
Upper Marlboro,
BPIR TOUR
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