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TRYON–Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) invites the community to enjoy an entertaining evening at its Annual Round-Up Rodeo on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17. 

The rodeo begins each night at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate. The rodeo will be in the covered arena and offers plenty of on-site parking. The event will be held rain or shine.

As part of the International Professional Rodeo Association, the rodeo will feature bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, cowgirls breakaway roping, team roping, cowgirls barrel racing and tie-down roping.

Although families are invited to come to the rodeo both nights, Friday night is branded as “Family Night.” Food and drinks will be available for purchase on both nights of the rodeo.

FENCE encourages the community to come out to the rodeo as all proceeds will go to support FENCE’s programs and events such as the Therapeutic Riding of Tryon program (TROT), youth and adult educational programs, summer camps, free family events and much more. 

Additionally, the funds raised will also help to support the upkeep and maintenance of 384 acres of land and five miles of trails which are open to the public 365 days a year at no cost. 

For more information about this event, contact FENCE at 828-859-9021, info@fence.org or visit fence.org. FENCE is located at 3381 Hunting Country Road in Tryon.

Submitted by Tracie Hanson